Employment Opportunities

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) is an ISACS-accredited, independent K-12 Jewish day school located in Overland Park, Kansas. Since 1966, HBHA has served the Greater Kansas City Jewish community by cultivating generations of Jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on the world. We provide a nurturing, collaborative, and joyful environment that supports the emotional, spiritual, academic, and physical growth of our students. HBHA seeks a dynamic Director of Development to lead and drive our fundraising efforts. As the primary architect of our development strategy, you will spearhead annual and endowment campaigns that ensure HBHA's financial strength and future growth.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Annie Glickman, Head of School, at [email protected].

Key Qualifications:

• Five years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, ideally in an educational setting. Knowledge of the Jewish community is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in both annual and major gift development, with a track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Expertise in working within a philanthropic community, with deep knowledge of donor engagement, stewardship, and relationship building.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – a self-starter who can develop new opportunities.
• Strong leadership skills, comfortable as a hands-on practitioner and a strategic visionary, guiding a small team to success.
• Experience in planning and managing events of all sizes, from intimate donor meetings to large-scale community events.
• Experience working with and leading volunteer constituencies to achieve fundraising targets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversight of comprehensive development plan, including endowment, capital, and any open campaigns.
• Annual Campaign Leadership: Design, implement, and manage the annual giving program, from donor communication and solicitation to stewardship, ensuring we meet or exceed our annual goal ($2.2 million).
• Endowment Campaign Execution: Collaborate with the Endowment Steering Committee to conduct the endowment campaign plan, solicit major gifts, and oversee all donor cultivation and tracking aspects.
• Major Gifts Solicitation: Take the lead on securing contributions and crafting compelling cases for support that resonate with high-net-worth individuals and other funders.
• Grant Oversight: Manage the full cycle of grant writing, submission, and reporting while actively pursuing new funding opportunities that align with HBHA’s mission.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Partner closely with the Head of School and administrative team to align development goals with school priorities. Supervise a Senior Philanthropy Associate and Database Coordinator to ensure seamless operations.
• Community Engagement: Actively cultivate relationships within the Jewish community and Greater Kansas City’s philanthropic landscape to expand HBHA’s visibility and donor base.

Why HBHA?

HBHA is a community-driven institution that prides itself on its values-driven education, solid academic foundation, and personalized attention for every student. As Director of Development, you’ll ensure these offerings continue to thrive and evolve, securing resources that impact generations of students and families.

A preferred candidate will have:

• Successfully managed high-value fundraising programs, particularly in educational or nonprofit settings.
• Strong communication, writing, and editing skills, with experience creating compelling fundraising materials.
• Knowledge of DonorPerfect or similar CRM platforms.
• A passion for Jewish education and a deep connection to HBHA’s mission.

Salary

This position offers a salary range of $100,000-$110,000, commensurate with relevant, documented experience, plus a generous benefits package. HBHA also offers significant tuition discounts for your family.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, or other protected status. Join us in shaping the future of Jewish education. 

The priority deadline for this position is February 15, 2026. Apply today — submit your cover letter and resume to Annie Glickman, Head of School, at [email protected].

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy welcomes your application for the Substitute Teacher position at our K-12 Jewish Day School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. HBHA is a community day school with two separate Jewish Studies options: Oren, for families looking for an Orthodox approach to education, and Erez, which is an egalitarian, pluralistic approach to Jewish education.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is seeking a substitute teacher to fill in for teachers who are not able to teach their classes. The substitute teacher will arrive on time, follow modesty and professional dress, and establish rapport with the students and fellow staff members.

Ideal candidates will:

• Have a background in teaching
• Have a degree in education
• Share successful experiences working with students
• Be cordial and responsible

Job Responsibilities

• Follow provided lesson plans
• Have behavior/classroom management skills and be able to perform duties such as lunch duty, hallway duty, room cleaning, and desk moving (as needed for classroom structure/lesson plan)

HBHA substitute teachers make an hourly wage of $18/hour.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited to computers, telephones, copy machines, facsimiles, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods is common.

Equal Employment Opportunity
HBHA is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual or group based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of HBHA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants.

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete the online application below and remember to upload your cover letter, and resume, and provide three references.