EILEEN HAMILTON
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Director-level education professional with a record of building curricula, leading staff, and coordinating programs across religious education and youth engagement. Known for managing budgets, databases, communications, and cross-functional committees while improving program delivery, faculty readiness, and organizational support.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Isaac M. Wise Temple
Cincinnati , OH
06.2026 - Current
- Enhanced educational programs at Kehillah Religious School by collaborating with staff and community members
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness in partnership with senior rabbi to inform future instructional strategies
- Directed religious school curriculum for Isaac M. Wise Temple families and children.
- Coordinated youth programs with clergy, teachers, and temple volunteers.
DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION, EDUCATION AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
Congregation B'nai Israel
Little Rock, AR
07.2016 - Current
- Coordinated vendor hiring and supported administrative assistant and custodial staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Wrote plans and carried out programs for holiday celebrations for all participants.
- Managed database records, billing statements, invoice coding, and bank transfer requests.
- Oversaw temple and religious school policies and introduced new ideas.
- Developed clear communication materials for community engagement. for religious school and temple announcements and edited the monthly newsletter.
- Hired, trained, and supervised faculty and planned staff training.
- Created and implemented original curricula and programs to enrich educational experiences.
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
ATI DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Authored Judaic curriculum and trained early childhood staff on holiday, cultural, and spiritual themes to enhance educational engagement.
- Coordinated Shabbat programming for preschool, bolstering community involvement and supporting outreach and fundraising initiatives.
- Coordinated early childhood curriculum alignment with center-wide learning standards
- Developed lesson frameworks for infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms
- Trained teachers on curriculum plans, classroom routines, and developmental goals
CURRICULUM WRITER
URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp
Utica, MS
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created and implemented innovative Jewish curricula for summer camp programming, enhancing educational engagement.
- Worked with Jewish education team to design and deliver immersive summer learning experiences, fostering community connection.
COORDINATOR OF JEWISH LIFE
New Orlean Jewish Day School
Metairie , LA
08.2014 - 05.2015
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Touro Synagogue
New Orleans, LA
01.1993 - 01.2014
- Served as professional staff for Touro Synagogue: established curriculum programs for all ages including youth group.
- Developed an annual budget, oversaw policies, reviewed all reports, secured and supervised staff, instituted new ideas and programs, utilized and presented new resources, and established a close working relationship with member families and committee chairs.
- Acted as an active and loyal employee and leader in all facets of the congregation, handling tasks of all sizes. Contributed to the overall betterment of the congregation.
Education
MA ED -
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV/COLLEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES
01-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
SUNY - THE COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ
01-1989
Skills
- Administrative & Organizational Development
- Director Level Experience
- Institutional Development
- Education & Instructor Skills
- Volunteer Management Skills
- Nonprofit Budget Management
- Program Coordination
- Curriculum Development
RELEVANT TRAINING SESSIONS & CONTINUED LEARNING
- Conferences on:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Repairing the World & How To Do It
- Breaking the Mold: New Trends for the New Century
- Setting the Agenda: Linking Past, Present and Future
- Culture and Community
- Using What We Know to Improve Teaching
- Project Based Learning
Timeline
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Isaac M. Wise Temple
06.2026 - Current
DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION, EDUCATION AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
Congregation B'nai Israel
07.2016 - Current
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
ATI DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2017
CURRICULUM WRITER
URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp
01.2015 - 01.2017
COORDINATOR OF JEWISH LIFE
New Orlean Jewish Day School
08.2014 - 05.2015
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Touro Synagogue
01.1993 - 01.2014
MA ED -
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV/COLLEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
SUNY - THE COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ