Seattle Hebrew Academy
Leadership
Rabbi Benjy Owen, Head of School
Kerri Stern, Principal
JaVohn Perry, Early Childhood Director
Mike Loebe, Director of Finance and Operations
Benjamina Menashe, Development Director
Sharon Mezistrano, Admissions Director
Rabbi Chaim Weiss, Rosh Beit Midrash, Judaics Studies Director
Administration
Aviad Cohen, Accounting Assistant
Saul Greene, Technology Director
Kris Hawley, Human Resources/Benefits
Susan Matalon, Office Manager K–8
Peta Mehlman, Development Assistant
Yaakov Meteko, Facilities Lead
Early Childhood Faculty
JaVohn Perry, Early Childhood Director
Gail Ben-Meir, Curriculum Advisor
Sheila Gruner, Outdoor Curriculum and Mindful Movement and Support
Ilana Greenberg, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Hummingbirds
Audrey Scrafford, Eli Warshal
Chickadees
Esther Ben-Meir, Rachel Rozen
Robins
Gail Ben-Meir, Ilana Duban
Eagles
Sheila Gruner, Rachel Russak
Support Staff
Emma Andress, Jackie Eisenberg
Kindergarten - 8th Grade Faculty
Kerri Stern, Principal
Rabbi Chaim Weiss, Judaic Studies Director
Paula Bilstein, Gesher Director
Julia Guard, Curriculum and Instruction Director
Sara Weiss, Dean of Middle School Students
Sarah Seiler, Behaviorist
Kindergarten
Katie Regala
First Grade
Avi Behar, Rachel Hanan, Mindy Swedarsky
Second Grade
Avi Behar, Rabbi Saadya Davidoff, Rachel Hanan, Sheryl Warshal
Third Grade
Morah Kaden Oppenheimer, Naomi Solam, Blake Wotherspoon
Fourth Grade
Rinah Benoliel, Sheryl Warshal, Haggit Yoav
Fifth Grade
Rabbi David Benchlouch, Julia Guard, Naama Merromy, Haggit Yoav
Middle School Faculty
Sara Weiss, Dean of Middle School Students
Jamie Kahana, Social Studies
Naama Merromy, Hebrew Studies
Jill Norton, Math
Rabbi Benjy Owen, Judaic Studies
Lindsay Powers, Math
Sam Rapoport, Science
Benzy Shani, Judaic Studies
Paul Watlington, Language Arts
Rabbi Chaim Weiss, Judaic Studies
Sara Weiss, Judaic Studies
Shahar Yoav, Judaic Studies
Specialist Faculty
Natton Ben-Meir, Activities
Talya Ben-Meir, Afterschool Coordinator
Anthony Brown, Athletic Director, MS PE
Rabbi Saadya Davidoff, EC Sing a Long, Music-Lower School Assemblies
Saul Greene, Technology Director
Jacob Hanan, Physical Education
Jan Harvey, Art
Lindsay Powers, Library
Gesher Program Faculty
Paula Bilstein, Director of Gesher
Dr. Josh Gladstein, Occupational Therapist
Ilana Greenberg, Speech Therapist
Kim Hardman, Lower School Learning Center Specialist
Tamora Schoeneberg, Learning Center Specialist
Sarah Seiler, Behaviorist
Nomi Winderbaum, Learning Center Specialist
Shahar Yoav, Learning Center Specilaist
Board
Jamison Russ, President
Ilana Segal, First Vice President
Janna Harel, Second Vice President
Jason Shindler, Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee
Elizabeth Sytman, Secretary
Ben Lipman, Member-at-Large
Karen Naggar, Immediate Past President
TRUSTEES
Emily K. Alhadeff
Jared Brown
Rebecca Angel-Feuer
Cynthia Gamel
Li-or HoltzmanRaphael KatsmanRachel Kimelfeld
Joy Maimon
Uri WegEX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Rabbi David Benchlouch
Rabbi Avi Rosenfeld
Employment
SEATTLE HEBREW ACADEMYPart-Time Recruitment DirectorSeattle Hebrew Academy is an Jewish Modern Orthodox PreK - 8th Grade Day School of 175 students. We serve a diversity of families from over twenty zip codes and many different synagogues around the Greater Seattle area. We recently celebrated our 75th year and our beautiful school building is a nationally registered historic landmark located within a park-like campus in the leafy Capitol Hill neighborhood.
SHA seeks a dynamic and experienced Part-Time Recruitment Director to lead our student recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the impact of Jewish Day School education, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with families, community leaders and other partners. The Recruitment Director will work with the Head of School and the school’s Leadership Team to promote our mission, values, and academic excellence. The Recruitment Director reports to the Head of School.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract new students and families
Build relationships with local synagogues, Jewish organizations, community groups and feeder schools
Represent the school at events, conferences, and recruitment fairs
Manage and analyze recruitment data, tracking inquiries, applications, and enrollment
Host tours, info sessions, and meet with prospective families
Collaborate with admissions, marketing, and faculty teams
Work with the Marketing Assistant to develop marketing materials, social media content, and website updates
Stay updated on Jewish education trends and best practices
Meet enrollment targets and contribute to the school's growth
Ideal Requirements2+ years of experience in recruitment, admissions, or marketing
Strong knowledge of Jewish education, culture, and community
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
High attention to detail
Strategic thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in CRM software and data analysis
Availability for occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred QualificationsExperience in Jewish day school or non-profit environment
Familiarity with local Jewish community and organizations
Hebrew language proficiency
Bachelor's degree in Education, Marketing, or related field
Working HoursPart-time, approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust based on recruitment needs.
Salary$40k - $48k DOE
BenefitsSchedule corresponds to the school calendar including Jewish Holidays
Opportunity to contribute to Jewish education and community
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Professional development opportunities
For more information, please contact Rabbi Benjy Owen, Head of School -
[email protected].