Lower School Judaic Studies Administrative Assistant
Location: New York, New York | Type: Full Time
About the role
The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking an administrative assistant to support the Lower School Judaic Studies team. The Judaic Studies (JS) Assistant provides administrative, logistical, and Hebrew-language curricular support for the department.
Schedule: Mon–Thu 7:45 AM–4:45 PM and Fri 7:45 AM–2:15 PM.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars for the Head of JS and Programming Director; coordinate meetings and teacher reimbursements.
- Oversee room reservations, catering, and IT for JS ceremonies (Humash, Siddur), holidays, and daily Tefillot.
- Manage parent notifications and weekly school updates. Interface with parents and teachers in person and in writing in Hebrew and English.
- Support production of curriculum materials.
- Maintain student records in Veracross, including Hebrew name lists and report card reviews.
- Manage procurement of supplies and Hebrew books, provide front desk coverage, and maintain the department office.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multi-stakeholder logistics.
- Experience working with elementary-aged children.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
- Some Hebrew knowledge preferred.
About the school
The Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent, pluralistic Jewish Day School (N-12), unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school’s approach to education is governed by a profound respect for children and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Teachers at Heschel nurture students’ curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative, and build their critical-thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities. The school includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices, and beliefs.
Pay
Full-time equivalent salary range: $55,000 – $60,000, depending on years of experience.