Director of Guidance

Director of Guidance, Robert M. Beren Academy, Houston, TX

Robert M. Beren Academy is a modern orthodox day school in Houston, Texas, educating about 275 students, from early childhood through high school. We offer a curriculum predicated on the principles of Torah u’Maddah, delivered in both a traditional and Montessori classroom setting in the elementary grades and characterized by a 50/50 split between Judaic and secular subjects in the upper school, a full menu of up to 11 AP classes, preparation for bechinah yerushalmit, and advanced Judaic studies classes. There is a resource room for students who need academic support.

The majority of students come from modern orthodox homes. A significant number of students come from traditional conservative homes. All classes are co-educational, on principle. All davening options are orthodox. Virtually all of our graduating students do a gap year program in Israel, usually in yeshiva or seminary. The school itself has a religious Zionist orientation. We have B’nai Akiva shelichim, celebrate yom ha’atzamut with full hallel, and stress the teaching of conversational Hebrew through an immersion approach in the elementary school grades, using the Tal Am curriculum.

Director of Guidance - Job Description
The position is for a full time (possibly ¾ time) mental health professional to promote the developmental, emotional and social well being of our students from elementary through high school. Qualifications of the strongest candidates will include a minimum of three years professional in a school setting, experience with children of all ages, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Masters or PhD in social work, psychology or mental health required. Applicants must understand the social dynamics of traditional Jewish families and the Jewish community at large.

Resume to Rabbi Harry Sinoff at hsinoff@berenacademy.org