Downey, California
Posted: 14-Jan-23
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $120-150,000
Hannah Senesh Community Day School, a progressive, independent K-8 Jewish school in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, is hiring a Director of the Middle School to begin July 1, 2023. Competitive salary and benefits; $120-150,000, commensurate with experience.
About the School
Guided by our core values, Hannah Senesh Community Day School is an open and inclusive Jewish Day School committed to the rich mosaic of Jewish life. Our community reflects the great diversity of the modern Jewish people who find a warm and welcoming Jewish home at Senesh. Applicants should be creative, thoughtful, and reflective educators who value working in a progressive school setting. Senesh teachers strive to achieve purposeful learning, active engagement, and meaningful connections with students, families, and colleagues. To learn more about the school visit our website at www.hannahsenesh.org.
The Director of the Middle school is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reports to the Head of School and works with all constituents—students, parents, and faculty—in support of the school’s mission and values.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Lauren Goldberg, Middle School Director: lgoldberg@hannahsenesh.org.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction for the Middle School especially in the articulation and promotion of the Senesh mission and values.
- Serve as the instructional leader of the Middle School; identify and determine priorities and opportunities for growth.
- Review and align the curriculum across subject areas to ensure appropriate challenge, support, and alignment.
- Recruit, mentor, and supervise Middle School faculty.
- Collaborate with Senior Leaders to ensure a cohesive K-8 experience for students and families.
- Lead the student support team and guide grade-level advisors to ensure the health, well-being, and academic success of all students.
- Partner with the Outplacement Director to oversee the high school application process.
- Ensure up-to-date and recurring professional development and continued learning for faculty.
- Serve on the admissions committee in reviewing and interviewing student applicants.
- Foster trust and a positive school culture that promotes joyful Jewish learning.
- Create a sense of school pride and enthusiasm that inspires creativity, collaboration, and community.
- Engage Middle school students, faculty, and parents with warm and regular communication about the school’s Jewish values, vision, program, policies, and events.
- Serve as a visible presence and role model during the school day and at events.
Qualities and qualifications
- School leadership experience and experience in middle school teaching, including expertise in best-practices for this age group.
- A dynamic leader who is able to motivate, inspire, and support faculty, students, staff.
- A commitment to values-based education and to building a diverse Jewish community that fosters a sense of belonging.
- Significant experience in DEIB training and implementation.
- A warm, relationship-oriented leadership philosophy; outstanding communication and organizational skills.
- A collaborative approach to leadership balanced with the ability to make decisions
- Advanced degree in Education or related field.
Hannah Senesh Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community including, but not limited to staff of any race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
