We are looking for a Head of School to manage all administrative tasks and provide educational leadership both for Limudei Kodesh and General Studies.
As the HOS you’ll need to wear many different hats; the planner, the problem-solver, the educator and the counselor being a few of them. You will need to use your skills to communicate with various people, handle budgets and logistics, and keep all educational programs running. You will be a religious role model for the parents and the students and ensure that the school’s mission is understood and adhered to. You will need to work with the board of directors and Rabbinic Committee as well as interact with the community at large. If you’re up to the task, and you’re also committed to high-quality religious education, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities:
- Manage budgets, logistics and events or meetings
- Handle scheduling, record-keeping and reporting
- Ensure the school complies with relevant laws and regulations
- Develop and run educational programs
- Hire, train and advise staff
- Counsel students when needed
- Resolve conflicts and other issues
- Communicate with parents, regulatory bodies and the public
- Have a hand in the creation of the school curriculum
- Implement actions that improve the school and the quality of education (e.g. building renovations, new
- Help shape and uphold the vision of the school
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a School Administrator
- Classroom experience
- Knowledge of administrative processes of schools
- Ability to use computers (e.g. MS Office) and education management systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding organizational ability
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Good judgment and decision-making aptitude
- Degree in Education or similar field; post-graduate degree is a plus
To apply for this job email your details to j.endzweig@starrjds.com
