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The Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is an independent, coeducational program for learners in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Located in Foster City, CA, Wornick seeks a dynamic and strategic Director of Development to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Head of School and is responsible for leading all aspects of the school’s development and fundraising programs.

Wornick is in an exciting phase of growth, with enrollment, philanthropy, and endowment all significantly increasing in recent years. We are completing a $24.2 million comprehensive campaign and currently raise $2.5 million annually through a combination of gifts and grants. The next Director of Development will play a critical role in shaping the future of the school by expanding our culture of philanthropy and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the institution.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a motivated, mission-aligned fundraiser who thrives in a relational culture, has a talent for strategic execution, and is energized by the power of Jewish education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and oversee the execution of all aspects of the development program, including annual giving, major gifts, endowment and capital campaigns, alumni giving, and planned giving initiatives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to increase giving at all levels, with a particular emphasis on major gifts and endowment growth.
• Build and strengthen relationships with foundations and institutional funders.
• Partner closely with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and campaign leadership to drive strategic fundraising initiatives and build meaningful donor relationships.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing development team; implement systems and processes that support effectiveness and accountability.
• Work closely with the Development Committee and other board committees to plan and execute fundraising initiatives.
• Lead and support staff, lay leaders, and volunteers in planning and executing events that build community and cultivate donors.
• Expand alumni engagement and giving programs to deepen long-term relationships with former students and families.
• Build and sustain a robust culture of philanthropy across the school community—including parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty/staff, and friends of the school.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop compelling messaging, donor communications, and promotional materials.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and Development Committee to track progress and inform planning.
• Serve as a confident and inspiring ambassador for Wornick to external stakeholders including donors, foundations, and community partners.

Personal and Professional Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven track record in fundraising, with at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in development, ideally in an educational or nonprofit setting.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, building donor pipelines, and managing comprehensive or capital campaigns.
• Familiarity with Jewish Day Schools or Jewish education, and the ability to passionately articulate its importance.
• Management experience is required, including supervising staff and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience partnering with boards, committees, and senior leaders to advance institutional goals.
• Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic landscape and relationships with major donors or foundations is a plus.
• Dynamic and inspiring leader who motivates others, builds trust, and cultivates a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Highly organized, process-oriented, and comfortable setting up systems that create structure and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders and inspire support.
• Outstanding writing, storytelling, and communication skills; able to craft persuasive messaging and articulate a compelling case for support.
• Confident, thoughtful, and mission-driven professional who brings initiative, integrity, and joy to their work.
• Understanding of and commitment to Wornick Jewish Day School’s mission and core values.

About the School:

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is an award winning, vibrant, and innovative community of 210 learners from Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Wornick students are supported, challenged, and inspired to become their very best selves. An integrated curriculum emphasizes the connections across academic subjects and among students, families, and our community. Informed by shared Jewish values and ethics, our students emerge as engaged, confident young adults with the desire and skills to change the world. We are open to all applicants as an inclusive, supportive, and diverse community.

Mission

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School develops students who are socially and academically prepared to meet their full potential as engaged leaders committed to a life steeped in Jewish ethics and values.

Accreditation

• California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Membership

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
• PRIZMAH Jewish Day Schools

Compensation:

This position offers an annual salary range of $120,000-$180,000 commensurate with relevant experience, plus a generous benefits package including tuition remission and a complimentary family membership at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center.

The priority deadline for this position is May 9th, 2025.

Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking a Kindergarten lead teacher beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Wornick’s kindergarten is a play based environment that helps prepare students for the academic and social-emotional requirements of elementary school. Every year we have a handful of transitional kindergarten students join us. The role is supported by an assistant teacher and an additional Hebrew/Judaics enrichment teacher. The teacher will serve as a lead teacher and will be responsible for teaching ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science. We are seeking an experienced teacher who has knowledge of progressive educational environments.

The Kindergarten teacher will:

• Provide an instructional program based on the needs of each student
• Implement our school adopted programs as the base curriculum for the grade
• Design engaging curriculum that meets the school’s guiding principles, including but not limited to Project Based Learning, design thinking, performance-based assessment
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other teachers
• Differentiate effectively for diverse learners in the classroom
• Assess students learning frequently and effectively to ensure grade level standards are being met
• Create engaging lesson and unit plans under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School and other educational leaders at the school
• Document student learning and report home frequently on student assessments and progress
• Utilize multi-modal methods of instruction and learning in recognition of the diverse ways students learn
• Assist the administration in creating a respectful school environment in support of the behavioral and cultural policies of the school
• Provide appropriate and engaging individualized work for students in support of plans created with parents, tutors, aides and specialists
• Collaborate with grade level peers to support students, integrate learning across multiple subject areas and create a holistic grade level experience
• Recognize parents as critical partners in student learning and utilize support services within the school
• Use technology appropriately to advance learning goals
• Attend all staff meetings and fulfill other duties assigned by the Assistant Head of School (recess duties, club supervision etc)
• Receive and provide feedback in a professional manner with other school professionals

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a degree or an advanced degree in education with a California teaching credential
• Have a minimum of three (3) years as a kindergarten teacher, 5+ highly preferred
• Have experience teaching “Wilson Fundations” or similar reading program
• Possess a strong understanding of child development through professional development and formal learning experiences
• Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, flipped classroom etc)
• Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS a plus
• Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum design
• Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students
• Have experience differentiation for diverse classroom learners
• Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services
• First aid/CPR a plus
• Experience with independent schools is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our range for elementary school teachers is between $70,000 and $105,000
• Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependent benefits or taken as taxable compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistant program
• Significant tuition remission for employee children enrolled at Wornick

Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking an elementary school teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The teacher will serve as a lead teacher in our lower elementary school (TK-2nd) and will be responsible for teaching ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science. We are seeking an experienced teacher who has knowledge of progressive educational environments.

The elementary school teacher will:

• Provide an instructional program based on the needs of each student
• Implement our school adopted programs as the base curriculum for the grade
• Design engaging curriculum that supports the base curriculum and meets the school’s guiding principles, including but not limited to Project Based Learning, design thinking, performance-based assessment
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and other teachers
• Differentiate effectively for diverse learners in the classroom
• Assess students learning frequently and effectively to ensure grade level standards are being met
• Create engaging lesson and unit plans under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School and other educational leaders at the school
• Document student learning and report home frequently on student assessments and progress
• Utilize multi-modal methods of instruction and learning in recognition of the diverse ways students learn
• Assist the administration in creating a respectful school environment in support of the behavioral and cultural policies of the school
• Provide appropriate and engaging individualized work for students in support of plans created with parents, tutors, aides and specialists
• Collaborate with grade level peers to support students, integrate learning across multiple subject areas and create a holistic grade level experience
• Recognize parents as critical partners in student learning and utilize support services within the school
• Use technology appropriately to advance learning goals
• Attend all staff meetings and fulfill other duties assigned by the Assistant Head of School (recess duties, club supervision etc)
• Receive and provide feedback in a professional manner with other school professionals

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 5+ years of classroom experience as a lead classroom teacher
• At a minimum have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Have a California Teaching Credential (preferred)
• Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, flipped classroom etc)
• Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS a plus
• Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum design
• Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students
• Have experience differentiation for diverse classroom learners
• Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services
• First aid/CPR a plus
• Experience with independent schools is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our range for elementary school teachers is between $70,000 and $105,000
• Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependent benefits or taken as taxable compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistant program
• Significant tuition remission for employee children enrolled at Wornick

Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students, and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking a part-time (16-24 hours per week) school counselor to join our professional team and significantly impact the academic, social, emotional, and cultural well being of our students, professionals, and families.

The School Counselor will:

• Serve on our Student Support Team to create strategies, support plans, and systems for students who are experiencing social, emotional, and learning challenges
• Liaison with outside service providers while coordinating and implementing support plans at our school.
• Meet with students for in school sessions as needed
• Guide teachers and administrators in supporting students emotional needs
• Support and create social emotional programs for students in concert with grade level teachers and administrators
• Provide training to teachers in supporting students
• Be available for contact with parents, students, and staff as needed
• Support students when they need breaks from class. Create systems to support emotional regulation for students when classes become challenging for individual students.
• Advise and inform discipline policies and classroom management strategies

A successful candidate will have:

• Masters Degree in School Counseling, MFT, MSW or related degree
• Our school will consider applicants who are still working towards their credentials
• 3+ years working with children in a school setting (ideally, not required)
• Experience providing counseling support in a student centered environment
• Experience liaising with other service providers
• Experience speaking with parents, students, and teachers about sensitive issues
• Prior knowledge and experience with Jewish communities a plus but not required

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our expected range for this position, based on 40-60% FTE, is $32,000-$63,000.
• Additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependent benefits or taken as taxable compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistant program
• Significant tuition remission for employee children enrolled at Wornick

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@wornickjds.org

Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking a Learning Specialist, specializing in language learners, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The Specialist will be part of the Learning Support Services team and work closely with students learning English as a second language. The role will involve providing one-on-one or small group instruction and collaborating with teachers, professionals, and parents to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed. We are seeking an experienced person who has experience in progressive educational environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction to language learners in both individual and group settings.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching methods to meet the specific needs of students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to integrate language support into the curriculum.
• Assess student performance and provide regular feedback to students, families, and educational staff.
• Implement and support various strategies to enhance language acquisition, including scaffolding, differentiation, and cultural sensitivity.
• Stay up-to-date with best practices in language acquisition and special education, particularly in language learners.
• Provide support in the use of educational technologies that facilitate language learning.
• Participate in weekly SST meetings to discuss students’ progress
• Communicate effectively with parents about student needs and progress

The ideal candidate will have:

• At a minimum have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Master’s Degree preferred in literacy or equivalent field
• Proven experience working with language learners, preferably in a K-12 education setting.
• In-depth knowledge of language acquisition theories and language learning strategies.
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by Language Learners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, students, and families.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to diverse learning styles.
• Certification in CLAD preferred.
• Knowledge of Wilson Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and/or Lindamood Bell methodologies desired
• Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, flipped classroom etc)
• Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS a plus
• Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students
• Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services
• First aid/CPR a plus
• Experience with independent schools is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary for this position is determined by years of experience and credentials. Our range for a 50-75% FTE Learning Specialist is between $40,000 and $65,000 per year
• Dependent on percentage of FTE, additional benefit stipend to assist with retirement contributions, dependent benefits or taken as taxable compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision, life and AD&D, 403b retirement plan, and employee assistant program, dependent on percentage of FTE.
• Dependent upon percentage of FTE, tuition remission for employee children enrolled at Wornick