Career Opportunities

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• Advancement Office & Data Manager

  Hillel Day School is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Advancement Office & Data Manager to lead the administrative and data operations of the Advancement Department. This key role supports fundraising, admissions and enrollment, alumni engagement, and special events through strong data oversight and operational coordination. The successful candidate will bring financial acumen, excellent communication skills, an understanding of confidentiality and discretion, and a commitment to excellence that aligns with the school’s mission and values. 

  Database and Financial Management

  • Oversee data entry and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the donor database; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.
  • Execute and oversee gift processing, including timely and accurate receipt, and acknowledgment letter generation.
  • Maintain donor records and constituent data in alignment with established gift entry standards and guidelines.
  • Perform daily reconciliations and generate other reports in collaboration with the Accounting Office to ensure accurate financial tracking of gifts, pledges, and payments.
  • Coordinate the preparation and distribution of annual tax and endowment letters and tribute/memorial gift notification.
  • Maintain and look to enhance systems for tracking donor engagement, stewardship activities, and alumni activity.

  Advancement Operations and Event Support

  • Oversee daily office operations and support the Advancement team's logistics.
  • Assist with event coordination, including creating registration forms, RSVP tracking, budget management, supply procurement, and day-of logistics.
  • Ensure advancement-related communications (emails, mailings, acknowledgments) are timely and professional.
  • Collaborate to execute successful school events and fundraising campaigns.

  Collaboration and Communication

  • Support communications with donors, alumni, parents, and community members courteously and professionally.
  • Manage inventory of printed materials, marketing collateral, and Advancement supplies.
  • Assist with basic content and image curation for social media, newsletters, and donor-facing communications.
  • Support, as needed, with various aspects of the admission and recruitment process, and also supporting the needs of teachers, staff, parents, and the general Hillel community. 

  Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in advancement, nonprofit administration, or database management preferred.
  • Strong financial literacy and experience with reconciliation processes.
  • Proficiency in data management systems; experience with Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred.
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, manage sensitive information, and ensure data accuracy.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence.
  • Flexible, collaborative team player with a proactive approach and growth mindset.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced school environment and balancing multiple priorities.
  • Personal qualities include self-motivated, approachable, kind, sensitive, discrete, and possessing a sense of humor and the highest ethical and professional standards
  • Flexible and willing to work evenings/weekends as necessary

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• Hebrew Teacher

  Hillel Day School is a vibrant, independent Jewish day school serving students from Early Childhood through 8th grade. Our school blends academic excellence with Jewish tradition, fostering a nurturing, innovative, and inclusive community. Hebrew language and Israeli culture are integral parts of our curriculum, and we are committed to providing an authentic and joyful Hebrew learning experience for our students.

   

  Hillel Day School of Metro Detroit is seeking a passionate, creative, and skilled Hebrew Teacher to join our dynamic team for the 2025–2026 school year. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator who loves working with children, embraces Jewish values, and is excited about creating an engaging, immersive Hebrew language environment. This position will start on Monday, August 18, 2025.

  Responsibilities:

  • Teach Hebrew language classes (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to middle school students
  • Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with ACTFL standards
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners
  • Foster a classroom culture that promotes respect, curiosity, and a love of the Hebrew language 

  Requirements:

  • Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably in a Jewish day school or immersion setting
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • Familiarity with current language instruction methodologies and technologies
  • Committed to Hillel’s mission and values

  What We Offer:

  • A supportive and mission-driven professional community
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities for creativity, leadership, and growth within a collaborative educational environment

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• Hebrew Teacher (Part-Time)

  Hillel Day School is a vibrant, independent Jewish day school serving students from Early Childhood through 8th grade. Our school blends academic excellence with Jewish tradition, fostering a nurturing, innovative, and inclusive community. Hebrew language and Israeli culture are integral parts of our curriculum, and we are committed to providing an authentic and joyful Hebrew learning experience for our students.

   

  Hillel Day School of Metro Detroit is seeking a passionate, creative, and skilled Hebrew teacher (part-time) to join our dynamic team for the 2025–2026 school year. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator who loves working with children, embraces Jewish values, and is excited about creating an engaging, immersive Hebrew language environment.

   

   Responsibilities:

  • Teach Hebrew language classes (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to middle school students
  • Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with ACTFL standards
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners
  • Foster a classroom culture that promotes respect, curiosity, and a love of the Hebrew language

  Requirements: 

  • Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably in a Jewish day school or immersion setting
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • Familiarity with current language instruction methodologies and technologies
  • Committed to Hillel’s mission and values

  What We Offer:

  • A supportive and mission-driven professional community
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities for creativity, leadership, and growth within a collaborative educational environment

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• 1st through 4th-Grade Literacy Specialist

  Hillel Day School is a vibrant and joyful, early childhood-through-eighth-grade Jewish day school in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Hillel is committed to embracing an authentic and rigorous education for the modern learner. Teachers at Hillel enjoy fostering an academic culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity where learning is lasting and infectious. 

   

  Position Description:

   

  The Literacy Specialist is a full-time employee managing a caseload of approximately 30 students and reports to the Director of Student Services. This staff person works closely with the Leadership Team and the 1st through 4th grade faculty. 

  The Literacy Specialist supports early elementary school students with developing early literacy skills; provides individual and small group instruction as appropriate; follows an MTSS framework; and serves as a resource for staff and families alike. 

  This position will start on Monday, August 18, 2025 for Professional Development.

  Requirements

   

  Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Provide one-on-one and small-group support/instruction for students, both in push-in and pull-out environments. 
  • Recognize signs of learning challenges and identify students in need of intervention.
  • Assist classroom teachers in the differentiation of instruction to ensure effective delivery of content to a variety of learners. Regularly meet with classroom teachers for this collaboration and planning.
  • Develop Learning Plans, with measurable goals and objectives. 
  • Regularly collect data to accurately monitor, assess, and report student achievement and progress. This includes the leading of universal screenings. 
  • Provide individualized instruction to students that require the highest level of intervention. Utilize scientifically research-based interventions to promote growth.
  • Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences to discuss pupil progress with parents, for students on caseload and to collaboratively present, with classroom teachers, on students supported in the general classroom.
  • Communicate, and meet, with families to discuss the progress of their children and build trusting relationships with families.
  • Oversee and ensure the implementation of classroom accommodations. 
  • Support teaching staff by offering resources, assistance, advice, and training to enable faculty to better meet the needs of all learners. 
  • Assume an active role in Student Problem Solving and Planning (SPSP) meetings. 
  • Coordinate with outside specialists when necessary, regarding Psychoeducational evaluations, and collaborate with tutors. Read and summarize all Psychoeducational evaluations. 
  • Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Student Services. 

  Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field. Master’s degree in Special Education preferred. 
  • At least three years of experience, as a Learning Specialist, or in a related role such as Resource Room Teacher.
  • Independent school experience preferred. 
  • Familiarity with legal responsibilities of independent schools related to IEPs, Nonpublic Service Plans, and 504 plans. 
  • Preferred knowledge of The Science of Reading, Orton Gillingham, University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI), Heggerty, etc. 
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, leadership, and parents. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
  • Positive attitude, flexible approach, team-centered, and strong values needed. 

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• ECC Camp Counselor

  Hillel Day School located in Farmington Hills, Michigan is seeking Camp Counselors to join our growing camp. In this position you will play a key role in shaping and educating our campers by instructing them on numerous outdoor activities and experience. You will also collaborate with other counselors, create recreational plans and activities and lead campers in fun-filled projects.

   

  Camp Dates: June 16 through August 8, 2025
  

  • Full-time and Part-time positions available
  • Daily hours 8:30am - 3:15pm (Monday through Friday)
  • Willingness and ability to work with children ages 2-5 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team 
  • Patient, reliable, and creative
  • Supervise and engage with campers during all activities and meals

  Requirements

  • First Aid and CPR training and certification preferred. 
  • High School Graduate or College Students 
  • Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor
  • Follow the CDC requirements for COVID
  • Background check and fingerprinting is required (reimbursement will be provided with receipt)

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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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