Career Opportunities

List of 5 items.

• After-School-Counselor (Part-time)

  Description

   

  Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit delivers an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from early childhood through eighth grade. At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.

   

  We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic After-School Counselor (part-time) to assist in providing a safe, caring and educational environment for children in our after-school program. The hours are Monday through Friday 3:15pm to 5:30pm, rate of $18.00 per hour. The children will be Kindergarten to 4th grade.

   

  Responsibilities include supervising and guiding children, assisting with homework, planning and implementing educational activities, and communicating effectively with parents and school staff.

   

  Our ideal candidate is experienced in child development, education, or a related field and has a passion for helping children grow and learn outside of the traditional classroom setting.

   

  The following duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning and implementing daily after-school activities
  • Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities
  • Maintain a safe and positive environment for the children
  • Distribute snacks following health and safety guidelines
  • Communicate effectively with parents/staff about their child’s behavior
  • Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance

  Requirements

   

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working with children in a school or after-school setting
  • Basic knowledge of child development and educational activities
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patience and resilience with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to pass background check

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• Front Desk Receptionist (Part-time)

  Description

   

  Hillel Day School seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Front Desk Receptionist (part-time / 2-days a week). The front desk receptionist is the first point of contact for parents, students, visitors and walk-ins. He/she performs various functions, including providing clerical and customer support.

   

  Responsibilities:

  -      Welcome all incoming parents, students, staff and visitors.

  -      Answer incoming phone calls.

  -      Ensure all visitors are signed in and they are wearing a security badge.

  -      Administer first aid and prescription medications to students for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care when the school nurse is not available.

  -      Monitor the front door when security staff is otherwise occupied

  -      Assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

  -      Create a warm, friendly and approachable office environment.

   

  Requirements

   

  Job Requirements

  -      Strong organizational skills including the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

  -      Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  -      Knowledge of office procedures and equipment.

  -      Excellent problem solving and people skills.

  -      Ability to manage work in a highly confidential manner.

  -      Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

  -      Strong technology skills. Must be proficient in Google Suites platform

   

  Education:

  -      High School Diploma or GED required.

  -      Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  
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• Marketing and Events Manager

  Description
  
  School Mission:

  Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit delivers an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from early childhood through eighth grade. At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.

   

  Job Summary:

  Hillel seeks a full-time Marketing and Events Manager to join our Advancement Team. The Marketing and Events Manager should be passionate about storytelling, design, and event planning, while supporting the school’s mission. This position supports school-wide marketing and promotes the school through digital, print and social media channels, as well as event planning and execution. 

   

  Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategy & Brand Support

  • In partnership with Enrollment Management and Development, help develop and manage a marketing strategy that includes brand management, design and execution, advertising, social media, direct marketing, and other activities to support the school’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities
  • Ensure all visual content aligns with Hillel’s brand identity by maintaining consistency, quality, and adherence to established brand guidelines
  • Review and approve final visuals as needed, and support the school community in using brand assets correctly and consistently
  • Stay current with marketing trends in the education sector and actively engage in professional development to remain current on best practices related to independent school marketing, emerging social media, and effective marketing and advertising strategies 

  2. Creative Project & Program Management

  • Manage the production and delivery of marketing projects including digital and print publications, advertising campaigns, and other promotional materials meant to engage the targeted audience, increase the school’s visibility and competitive positioning, and enhance the perception of the school
  • Maintaining a clear content calendar that reflects upcoming school events, partnered programs, promotions, activations, and other seasonal initiatives.
  • Maintain and update the school’s website, including regular analysis of site traffic and content for continuous improvements and accuracy
  • Develop and help guide the strategic vision for Hillel’s social media presence on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, with the goal of strengthening brand identity and deepening engagement across diverse constituent groups.
  • Plan dynamic, innovative and impactful events that strengthen connections within the school and broader community, often with the goal of raising funds and/or attracting prospective families.
  • Oversee all event logistics, including but not limited to managing vendor relations, registration, entertainment, run of show, volunteers, and budgeting
  • Work with the Communications Manager to plan communications that meet the goals of the school
  • Participate in and provide support to all fundraising and recruitment activities.

  
  Requirements 
  
  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, design, photography, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a marketing, communications, or creative role
  • Demonstrated experience developing and/or implementing marketing plans, strategies, tactics, and programs
  • Expertise in digital and print graphic design, layout, illustration, and brand identity
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Google Workspace
  • Experience in social media platforms and engagement
  • Familiarity working with a website Content Management System (CMS), preferably Finalsite and Blackbaud.
  • Exceptionally creative and extremely detail-oriented and organized
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Coordinate with printers and vendors to reorder marketing collateral as needed.

  Other requirements:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be self-motivated, self-starter and a team collaborator
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to early mornings, nights and weekends, as needed

  
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• Guest Teacher

  At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.

   

  Guest Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Implement lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher to ensure a seamless learning experience  
  • Motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered environment  
  • Monitor student attendance and maintain effective classroom management  
  • Foster student participation, minimize distractions, and create a positive learning atmosphere  
  • Supervise students during class, lunch, and recess.

  Requirements:

  • A college degree in Education is preferred but not required. 
  • Experience working with children and strong communication skills.
  • Punctual, reliable, and able to manage student behavior effectively. 
  • Ability to maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment.  

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• Kitchen Aide

  Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit (www.hillelday.org) delivers an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from early childhood through eighth grade. At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment. 

   

  We are seeking a full-time Kitchen Aide employee, Monday through Friday. 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Potential for overtime with in-house catering services. School year schedule August 18, 2025 through June 11, 2026.  Summer coverage for other staff taking time off may be available.

   

  Summary:

   

  The Kitchen Aide performs a variety of routine manual tasks associated with the cleaning of the kitchen area and food preparation equipment to ensure the kitchen is clean and operational at all times. 

  • Helps kitchen team in kitchen staff absences
  • Handwashing food preparation and serving equipment, utensils, pots, pans, etc.
  • Delivers and stores clean dishes and utensils to proper storage area
  • Cleans kitchen area, tables, cabinets, equipment and disposals of trash and garbage
  • Assists in loading food in disposable containers for carts or trucks for delivery
  • Assist with large catering events as required
  • Performs related kitchen duties as required and assigned
  • Help prep simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping, slicing, cutting cooking, baking, salad bar prep and service 
  • Report to the Food Service Manager
  • Help with stocking inventory and supplies
  • Able to follow health guidelines by state and local officials
  • Ability to work some weekends, Saturday nights after Shabbat, Sunday (catering) very rare
  • Other duties assigned as required under the Jewish day school guidelines
  • Attend and/or schedule meetings and trainings as required
  • Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance  

  Requirements:
  

  • High School Graduate 
  • Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar role
    
  • Knowledge of food and kitchen best practices and cooking methods
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Exceptional Customer-Service Skills

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