Open Positions
Employment Opportunities
The Lerner Jewish Community Day School is a private, independent elementary and early childhood school committed to excellence in secular studies and Jewish learning. We are committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation plan. A full benefits package includes medical coverage; long term disability; life and accidental death & dismemberment; personal/sick leave; paid bereavement leave; a comprehensive elective cafeteria plan with such options as vision, cancer & dental insurance, and flexible spending accounts; generous vacation allowance and holidays (staff employees) and 100 percent matching of up to two percent of an employee’s salary towards a 403(b) retirement plan with TIAA-Cref.
The Lerner School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants for employment shall be judged on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.
Application Process
Applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter of interest to The Lerner School, Principal, at shalom@lernerschool.org.
Current Postings
Head of School
The Lerner Jewish Community Day School is looking for a new Head of School to begin in the 2010-11 academic year. The Lerner School, with 140 students from pre-school through fifth grade, is part of a vibrant and growing Jewish community that includes an anticipated Jewish Community Center on the same campus as the school. The school is located in beautiful Durham, North Carolina, between Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We seek a Head of School with a strong background in education and a strong commitment to Jewish values. In addition, we seek a charismatic and visionary leader who can build relationships with its stakeholders. For more information about the job, click here. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information to Jeff Spinner-Halev at lernerjob@lernerschool.org.