POSITION FILLED: Torah Academy of Jacksonville, FL

PRINCIPAL

OVERVIEW

Torah Academy of Jacksonville has been the premier Orthodox Day School in Northeast Florida for the past 20 years. Torah Academy is located on the campus of Etz Chaim Synagogue and is looking for a Principal to grow and shape our school for the next generation. If you are someone who loves chinuch, can inspire others, and can see both the big picture while paying attention to the everyday details, let’s talk.

Our students learn through a dual curriculum (Secular and Judaic Studies) currently serving around 70 students from all types of Jewish backgrounds from Nursery (Age 3) through 12^th Grade.

A successful Principal of Torah Academy must be:

• A strong leader with skills both in team management and in developing and implementing high-quality instructional programs
• An innovative educator committed to academic excellence
• Be passionate about Torah Academy and its mission
• Be skilled in creating a vision for our school’s future growth and success
• Be a dynamic communicator and networker who energizes the community in support of the school and its mission  
• Have a desire embrace a diverse and stimulating group of students, faculty, parents, and administrative colleagues

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Principal reports to the Executive Director and will provide leadership for the school in the following ways by:

• Developing and implementing the strategic plan
• Setting a vision for the school
• Modeling appropriate behavior and inspiring students and staff
• Representing the school in the synagogue and community
• Leading family/student recruitment and retention activities
• Leading and promoting fundraising activities

The Principal will ensure academic excellence by:

• Developing Jewish studies curriculum
• Ensuring effective implementation of both the Judaic and General studies curricula through written teacher evaluations and in-class observations
• Promoting transparency of curriculum objectives with staff, parents and other constituencies
• Ensuring compliance with all government and other requirements and accreditation processes.

The Principal will ensure the effective management of the school by:

• Maintaining recruiting, hiring, evaluation and termination processes
• Promoting and participating in professional growth and development personally and for the staff
• Developing and executing a communication plan for the school
• Creating an annual plan and calendar for each school year
• Being involved in fundraising and other activities as requested by the President and/or Board.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Principal/Assistant Principal experience in an Orthodox day school
• Degree or in a higher education discipline
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external constituencies
• Effective oral and written skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive management experience in planning organization and motivation skills
• Commitment to teamwork and attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership skills

For more information or to apply, please contact Rabbi Heshy Glass at hglass@cojds.org.

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