National Ramah Commission · 1 month ago
Tikvah Director — Inclusion and Support Program
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$2,500/mo - $10,000/moNational Ramah Commission is seeking a compassionate and experienced Tikvah Director to lead their inclusion program at Camp Ramah in Canada. The role involves supporting campers with disabilities, developing individualized support plans, and collaborating with staff and families to ensure an inclusive camp environment.
CommunitiesReligion
Responsibilities
Partner with the Camp Co-Directors to review camper applications and identify inclusion needs
Communicate with families to understand camper strengths, needs, and goals
Develop camper support plans and oversee implementation and parent communication
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training members of the Tikvah staff team
Contribute to pre-camp and in-camp staff training sessions; prepare resources and materials for summer
Provide daily and ongoing support for Tikvah campers; develop and implement individualized support plans
Supervise, mentor, and guide Tikvah staff, addressing challenges and supporting their success
Communicate regularly with parents to share updates and collaborate on strategies for camper growth
Offer ongoing support to staff across camp who may require guidance; develop individualized strategies to be implemented by supervisors
Work closely with the Summer Leadership Team — including the Camp Co-Directors, Rashei Eidot (unit heads), Yoatzot (parent liaisons), medical team, specialists, and program staff — to ensure inclusive practices camp-wide
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in special education, social work, psychology, child development, or related field
Experience working with children with disabilities in educational, therapeutic, or recreational settings
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and families
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to problem-solve in real time
Maturity, professionalism, and discretion in managing sensitive camper needs and maintaining confidentiality
Flexibility, creativity, and a strong team-oriented mindset
Preferred
Master's degree in special education, social work, psychology, child development, or related field
Company
National Ramah Commission
Ramah is the camping arm of Conservative Judaism.
Founded in 1947
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2017-09-17Grant· $0.6M
2016-09-27Grant· $1.4M
Company data provided by crunchbase