Careers

Position Title: Communications Specialist

Reports to: Director of Institutional Advancement

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000

Position Summary

The Leo Baeck Day School is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Communications Specialist to support the school’s internal and external communications, marketing, and community engagement initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Communications Specialist will play a key role in telling the Leo Baeck story through compelling written and visual content across a variety of platforms.

The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and editor, a creative storyteller, and a proactive team player who can manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work with strong attention to detail.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

School Communications

• Coordinate, write, edit, and produce the school’s weekly newsletters and other communications to parents, staff, and the broader school community.
• Ensure that all communications are clear, accurate, engaging, and consistent with the school’s voice and brand.
• Gather information and stories from faculty, staff, and students to highlight school programs, events, achievements, and community initiatives.

Social Media & Digital Communications

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across the school’s social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Develop compelling captions, graphics, photos, and short-form videos that showcase school life and support marketing and community engagement goals.
• Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to strengthen the school’s digital presence.
• Support the development and execution of a consistent social media content calendar.

Website Management

• Write, edit, and maintain website content, ensuring information is accurate, current, and aligned with the school’s messaging.
• Support the school’s website redesign project, including copywriting, content development, and coordination with external partners.
• Assist with ongoing website updates and improvements following the launch.

Marketing & Communications Projects

• Support the planning and execution of marketing and communications initiatives, including print publications, promotional materials, advertising, media outreach, and event communications.
• Collaborate with the Admissions and Development teams to create compelling content that supports student recruitment, fundraising, donor stewardship, and community engagement.
• Assist with the production of school publications, including newsletters, magazines, brochures, and other marketing materials.
• Maintain consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across all communications channels.

Photography, Video & Content Creation

• Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos of school activities, events, and programs.
• Create engaging visual content for social media, newsletters, the website, and other communications.
• Organize and maintain the school’s digital photo and video library.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are accurate and polished.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments while demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.
• Support school events and special projects as required.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and platforms.
• Strong creative storytelling skills and an understanding of how communications support marketing and organizational goals.
• Experience creating content for social media and digital communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Canva and familiarity with social media management tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• A proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a communications, marketing, or content creation role.
• Experience with website content management systems, such as WordPress and Elementor.
• Photography, videography, and basic video editing skills.
• Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.
• Familiarity with Jewish education, Jewish community organizations, or independent schools.

The successful candidate will be:

• A strong communicator with a keen eye for detail.
• Creative, curious, and enthusiastic about telling meaningful stories.
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative, flexible, and receptive to feedback.
• Proactive and able to take initiative while working within established communications priorities.
• Committed to maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in a school environment.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume with covering letter to:

humanresources@leobaeck.ca

The Leo Baeck Day School values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

PLEASE NOTE: We thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applicants, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Admission Coordinator

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000

The Leo Baeck Day School is currently seeking an outgoing, relationship-driven, and highly organized individual to fill the role of Admission Coordinator. In partnership with the Director of Admission, the Admission Coordinator guides prospective families from their very first point of contact through to enrollment and school entry. The core of this role relies on impeccable attention to detail managing the office workflow, providing thoughtful and exceptional customer support to families, and collaborating seamlessly with all stakeholders to showcase our school’s mission and vision.

Principal Responsibilities

Organization & Information Management

• Maintain and optimize all admission processes and structured workflows to keep the office running efficiently.
• Manage the OpenApply platform, handling data entry, family records, list management, and application/re-enrollment processes.
• Track and analyze admission data spreadsheets, ensuring precise collection and reporting to inform recruitment and admission processing strategies.

Thoughtful Customer Support

• Serve as a primary ambassador for the school, providing warm, empathetic, and timely responses to all phone, email, and website inquiries.
• Support prospective families through every stage of the enrollment lifecycle, delivering high-touch customer care that ensures a smooth and welcoming transition into the school.
• Coordinate impactful outreach and community programming to create memorable and relationship driven experiences for prospective families.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, communications and development colleagues, as well as the academic leadership team.
• Work closely with the Little Leos lead teacher to coordinate early-years programming and integration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations to expand the school's community reach.
• Provide strategic administrative support to the Parent Ambassador Committee.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in an administrative or customer-facing role where multitasking and precision were required.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Google Suite and comfort in a Mac-based environment.
• Knowledge of Canva.
• Knowledge of MailChimp and OpenApply is considered a strong asset.

The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:

• Exceptional Organization: Proactive time management with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities, deadlines and events.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for data integrity, accurate record-keeping, and high-quality written communications.
• Thoughtful Customer Care: Advanced interpersonal and communication skills rooted in empathy, patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong Collaboration: A team-first mindset with the ability to work independently while seamlessly collaborating with diverse stakeholders across the school community.
• Adaptability: A flexible, creative problem-solving approach thriving in a fast-paced environment, backed by a growth mindset.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume with covering letter to:

humanresources@leobaeck.ca

The Leo Baeck Day School values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

PLEASE NOTE: We thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applicants, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Student Support Specialist 

Salary Range: $45,000-$80,000

Location: Toronto, In-Person

Full-Time, One Year Contract

The Leo Baeck Day School is a Reform Jewish Day School and an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, a designation reflected in our innovative pedagogy. We work to create a child-centred environment where each student's learning style is nurtured and students learn to think critically and make positive choices.

We are currently seeking a Student Support Specialist (Social Worker, Guidance Counsellor, or Child & Youth Worker) who will work as part of a team under the supervision of the Principal and the Dean of Student Services. The successful candidate will provide individual and small-group emotional support to students, family guidance, facilitate dynamic workshops and classes on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts, and partner with teachers to implement our social-emotional curriculum across Grades K–8.

Applicants should have:

• Background in Social Work, Guidance Counselling, Child and Youth Care, or a related field (e.g., BSW/MSW, CYC/CYW diploma/degree, or Guidance & Counselling qualifications).

• Active registration or membership with the relevant Ontario professional body or association.

• Demonstrated experience providing individual support and leading small group interventions for K–8 children.

• Proven ability to design and deliver engaging classroom instruction and workshops on SEL concepts.

This is a one-year contract position: December 2026 - December 2027 

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to humanresources@leobaeck.ca

The Leo Baeck Day School values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Supply Teacher 

The Leo Baeck Day School is a Reform Jewish Day School and an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, a designation reflected in our innovative pedagogy. We work to create a child-centred environment where each student's learning style is nurtured and students learn to think critically and make positive choices.

We are currently seeking Supply Teachers, certified to work in Ontario. The ideal candidate will be committed to inquiry-based learning and will enjoy working as part of a team.

The Leo Baeck Day School values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested candidates should send their resume with covering letter to humanresources@leobaeck.ca.

This is a part-time role with a pay rate of $225 per day, pro-rated for partial days.