Head of School

About the Company

Well-established Jewish day school

Industry

Primary/Secondary Education

Type

Educational Institution

Founded

1917

Employees

1. 200

About the Role

The Company is seeking a current Head of School to lead its pluralistic Jewish day school, which serves a diverse community of 550 students from various Jewish backgrounds and learning styles. The successful candidate will be a strategic and forward-thinking leader, capable of partnering with the Board to develop and implement the school's next strategic plan.
A deep and meaningful engagement with Jewish life is essential, as the Head will be responsible for ensuring that the school's Jewish education reflects the same rigor and excellence as its academic and co-curricular programs. The role demands a charismatic and approachable leader, with a proven track record of building trust and collaboration, setting high expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability.

The Head will also be a key figure in the broader Jewish community,



and their decisions must consider the best interests of both the school and the community it serves.

Applicants for the Head of School position at the company should possess a range of qualifications and personal attributes. These include a leadership presence with a CEO mentality, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to connect with and welcome all members of the school and the Jewish community.
The ideal candidate will have a collaborative backbone, be a servant leader, and have a robust fundraising experience or the skills to become an effective fundraiser. Financial literacy, experience in a best-practices partnership with a Board, and a deep understanding of what it means to be a community school are also key requirements.

The Head will be expected to continue the school's tradition of fiscal prudence, ensure the success of a diverse student body, and lead the school in its growth and expansion, both physically and programmatically.

Hiring Manager Title

Board

Functions

- Education/Academic Administration

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