Job Description

Who We Are:

NCSY Canada is dedicated to inspiring Jewish teens to connect deeply with their identity, their people, and their Torah. Through dynamic programming—Shabbatons, clubs, trips, learning initiatives, and one-on-one relationships—we create life-changing experiences for thousands of teens across the country

Torah High provides accredited Jewish studies education to public school students, offering them the opportunity to earn credits while engaging meaningfully with Torah learning in a relevant, real-world way.

The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol, Ⓤ, is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.

The Director of Integrated Jewish Education will serve as the architect of NCSY Canada’s educational vision—bridging formal and informal education into one seamless, strategic experience.

This roleis responsible fordesigning and implementing a cohesive educational framework that connects alltouchpointsin a teen’s journey: JSU, Torah High,Shabbatons, summer programs, school partnerships, and ongoing engagement.

The goal:no experience stands alone Every program reinforces the next. Every student is part of a larger, intentional journey.

Responsibilities

Strategic Educational Vision

• Develop and oversee a unified educational strategy that integratesall programs.
• Create a clearannual educational arcaligned with the Jewish calendar
• Ensure consistency of messaging, values, and growth across all platforms.
• Develop a curriculum that aligns with NCSY goals.

Staff Development & Training

• Train NCSY staff and advisors in delivering both formal and informal education effectively.
• Provide tools to help staff:
  • Facilitate meaningful conversations
  • Build educational continuity
  • Inspire and mentor teens
• Serve as a thought-partner to program directors and educators.

Student Journey Mapping

• Define and track thestudent journeyfrom firsttouchpointto long-term engagement.
• Identifygaps and opportunities to deepen impact.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Jewish education (formal and/or informal)
• Deep understanding of traditional Jewish values and practice
• Experience in curriculum design, experiential education, or program development
• Ability to think strategically while executing practically
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Passion for teen engagement and relationship-based education
• Creative, entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on impact

This is not a classroom teaching role—it is a vision-building, system-creating, impact-driving leadership position.

The right candidate will help ensure that every encounter a teen has with NCSY is not just a moment—but part of a journey. A journey that opens doors, builds identity, andultimately transformslives.

The Details

• Open to both part-time and full-time candidates
• Hybrid role based in Thornhill, with travel to programs and events across the GTA
• Compensation commensurate with experience

• Paid Jewish holidays

• Short Fridays to accommodate Shabbat observance

Apply

Email your resume to:ncsycahr@ncsy.orgSubject line: INTEGRATED JEWISH EDUCATION