Elementary School Principal, Grades 1-5

School Background:

Yeshivat Noam is an Orthodox, Zionistic, Yeshiva Day school with over 850 students located in Paramus, NJ. The school philosophy is the belief that every student is an individual, that every student has the capacity to learn and grow, and that Yeshivat Noam is laying the foundational blocks for their students’ future success. Yeshivat Noam places a primary emphasis on Midot Tovot, nurturing a deep love of Torah in their students, and are committed to academic excellence, providing  students with dynamic, challenging and engaging learning. Yeshivat Noam is a nurturing, caring environment, Yeshivat Noam is a family. 

The position:

Yeshivat Noam seeks an Elementary School Principal to start in the Summer of 2026.  This is a wonderful opportunity to have a significant impact on students, teachers, and families, and to work closely with talented educators in a collaborative and innovative learning environment. 

This individual will lead the Elementary school and reports directly to the Head of School, Rabbi Chaim Hagler. The Principal will be a member of the Senior Administration Team and coordinate with all divisions of the school - early childhood and middle school.

The role involves the following responsibilities:

• Educational Vision for Elementary School
  • The Elementary School Principal will have a broad knowledge of data trends to inform educational vision and oversight of student data. This individual will also oversee a broad view of Curriculum and Technology and ensure Integration and synchronization of departments.
• Supervise Elementary School Administrators
  • This includes Assistant Principal, Elementary School Psychologist and Elementary School Director of Support.
• Student Development & Growth: Oversee student social, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual growth.
  • Supervise and lead the mental health team.
  • Ensure effective systems to identify and support students needing intervention.
  • Promote kindness and positive behavior; intervene consistently when issues arise.
  • Set the spiritual tone by supervising the Torah “L’shmah” team and overseeing Tefilah.
• Parent Communication: Oversee communication for Elementary school
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for parent concerns and communication.
  • Ensure proactive outreach and transparent resolution of issues.
• Teachers Development and Supervision
  • Develop a vision for professional growth beyond curriculum.
  • Supervise and evaluate all elementary teachers in collaboration with the Assistant Principal.
  • Directly supervise specialty teachers (Art, Music, Phys. Ed and STEM).
  • Oversee the Elementary School office administrative staff.
• Oversees/ coordinates all Administrative Functions and liaison with PR Department
  • Oversee parent orientation evenings, conferences, and anecdotal reporting.
  • Manage class placements, schedules, calendar events, shabbatonim, testing dates, drills
  • Oversee teacher communication 
• Oversee Protocols and Procedures
  • Arrival and dismissal
  • Lunch and recess
  • Hallway conduct, bulletin boards, classroom decor
  • Computer use 

Elementary School Principal Hours:

• 12 month position 
• Off all days that school is closed and 4 weeks off during the summer
• Daily
• Start 7:45am
• End:
• 1 day/week admin meeting until 5:30
• Every 2-3 weeks: senior admin meeting until 6:15pm
• 2 days until 4:45pm
• Friday until 2:00pm
• After school hours
  • Evening meetings/programs (10-13 per year)
  •  Sundays:
    • 1 Sunday morning Sunrise Minyan program
    • 2 days Parent/Teacher conferences 
    • 4 half days/or 2 full days - Siddur and Chumash presentations
• One Motzei-shabbaton per year

• Qualifications:

  • Deep love for children and Torah
  • M.A.; an advanced degree in Jewish Studies preferred
  • Significant teaching and administrative experience
  • Fluency in Ivrit; excellent written and computer skills
  
  

  We look forward to welcoming an inspiring educational leader to our Yeshivat Noam family.

  Interested candidates should contact Yael Harari, at [email protected] to confidentially discuss the opportunity and the process.

  Candidates who are ready to apply should submit a current resume as a PDF, via email to: [email protected].