Abrams Hebrew Academy in Yardley, Pennsylvania, is an independent, co-educational Community Hebrew Day School that embraces Jewish families from all backgrounds. Abrams provides its students with a healthy and supportive environment that fosters scholarship and intellectual curiosity, love of learning, and a commitment to Judaism and to the State of Israel.
The educational mission of Abrams Hebrew Academy is to encourage and challenge the students to develop and embrace disciplined and creative life-long learning practices, thereby instilling pride and understanding of both their Jewish and American heritage while providing them the impetus to become future leaders and active citizens in their communities.
Abrams is an N-8 program with just under 200 students. There is a full secular and Judaic curriculum as well as core specials. The highlight for every student at Abrams is the 8th-grade trip to Israel. There are extracurricular clubs and sports, including soccer and basketball. Two new additions this year include an Athletic Complex to broaden the appeal of the school and unite the community around sports, and the Learning Center to enhance support and expand learning opportunities, since every child matters and every child deserves a place to thrive.
The school has a head of school and two principals, one for secular studies and one for Judaic studies. The principals oversee the teachers and curriculum in their field of study.
The school draws from a wide range of communities throughout the greater Philadelphia area and parts of New Jersey.
What makes Abrams unique is….
- Geography- we draw from a wide geographic area
- Diversity of student population
- Long tenure of our Head of School, principals, teachers, staff and board members, some for more than thirty years
- Coed classes for inclusion, although prayer services remain traditional
Abrams is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Associate Head of School and to transition to Head of School within a period of no more than two years. Our Head of School is retiring and the plan is for this role to assume Head of School at the latest 2 yrs from the start of this position.
Ideal candidates will be organized, creative, collaborative and understanding of the culture of the school. Additionally, they will have experience in the day school environment, including administrative experience and have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in the ability to interact with students, staff, and parents.
Associate Head of School
Reports to Head of School, oversees the principals both Secular and Judaic, collaborates with the principals.
Shadows Head of School in working with the Board and managing operations.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of administrative experience in Jewish Day School
- Personal commitment to Jewish Observance and Shomer Mitzvot
- Must have experience in a school with a diverse student body and observant Judaic staff
- Experience mentoring teachers
- Experience building relationships
- Experience developing curriculum
- Unapologetic love for the State of Israel
- Preferred experience in fundraising
Key Responsibilities:
Educational leadership:
- Overseeing curriculum and programs
- Overseeing professional development
- Setting goals for student achievement
Community Engagement:
- Building relationships with all members of the school community
- Building relationships with the larger community
Staff Development and Management:
- Mentoring and Evaluating Staff
Recruitment:
- Outreach and creating a demand in our communities for Jewish Day School Education
Fundraising and Development:
- Working with Head of School leading fundraising and development efforts
Governance:
- Working with the Board
- Managing the operations of the school, including finance
*Some of these responsibilities will transition over the two years
Base Salary starting at: $150k
Board to make final approval based on Rabbi Budow’s recommendation to determine transition from Assoc HOS to HOS within the two year timeframe.
Contract will be renegotiated commensurate with Head of School position
To apply for this exciting role send a resume and cover letter to our search consultant from Prizmah Amy Wasser [email protected].