General Studies Director

Cheder Lubavitch of Arizona is seeking a thoughtful, experienced, and mission-driven General Studies Curriculum Director to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity for an educational leader who is passionate about strong instruction, teacher support, and meaningful school growth. In this role, you will help strengthen and refine the general studies program in a warm, values-driven Jewish day school environment, while working closely with school leadership to elevate student learning and instructional quality.

We are looking for a candidate who not only brings educational expertise, but who is also able to work effectively within the culture and values of our school community. The ideal candidate will be respectful of the school’s standards and environment, and able to adapt to and support the cultural norms that are an important part of school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for the general studies team
• Serve as the primary instructional support for teachers, helping foster a cohesive, collaborative, and trusting professional environment
• Oversee curriculum implementation and ensure alignment with academic goals and benchmarks
• Conduct classroom observations and provide clear, actionable feedback
• Offer instructional coaching, including model lessons and practical teaching support
• Analyze assessment data, including standardized assessments such as MAP, to help guide instruction and improve student outcomes
• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents regarding curriculum and instructional approach
• Confidently represent and support the school’s educational vision and general studies program

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum leadership, instructional coaching, or school administration
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, implementation, and academic standards
• Experience working with assessment data to inform instruction
• Familiarity with standardized assessments such as MAP preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to support teachers in a constructive, practical, and encouraging manner
• Sensitivity to the culture, values, and expectations of a Jewish day school environment, with the ability to embrace and support those norms in a professional and respectful way
• Commitment to educational excellence and collaborative school culture

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Excellent work-life balance
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing school community