Middle School Coordinator for Student Life

Our mission at Milken Community Schools is to educate our children so they can surpass us. We are a school founded on Jewish values, and our goal is to help our students become the best version of themselves and make a positive impact on the world.

The Middle School Coordinator for Student Life will design, coordinate, and oversee a comprehensive student life program for grades 6–8 that nurtures students' social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

This role involves working collaboratively with Division Deans and reporting directly to the 6–8 Rabbi. The Coordinator will strengthen middle school culture, foster student leadership, and deepen Jewish life through developmentally responsive, mission-aligned experiences.

In addition to student life leadership responsibilities, this role includes teaching three middle school classes and contributing to the academic program of the division.

The position requires strategic vision, strong program design, effective classroom teaching, careful logistical execution, and reflective practice to ensure a cohesive and meaningful student experience across the division.

Responsibilities:

Student Life Programming and Community Culture

• Design, coordinate, and implement grade-level and division-wide student life programming for grades 6–8.
• Partner with Division Deans to support student culture, reinforce community norms, and advance division-wide initiatives.
• Develop programming that reflects middle school developmental needs and promotes belonging, responsibility, and positive peer culture.
• Assist in annual student life visioning, calendaring, and program evaluation processes.

Jewish Life Integration

• Collaborate closely with and report to the 6–8 Rabbi to develop and implement Jewish life initiatives.
• Design and lead Jewish life programs that foster a sense of community and connection among students.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Jewish Studies, or a related field.
• Experience in student life programming, teaching, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and students.
• Knowledge of Jewish values and traditions.