Assistant Head of School

Title: Assistant Head of School

Supervisor: Head of School

Ben Porat Yosef, located in Paramus, NJ seeks an Assistant Head of School to begin during the Summer of 2023. Ben Porat Yosef has recently received prestigious dual accreditation from the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and The Middle States Association. This is a great opportunity for a talented and experienced professional to impact student learning and success and shape the continued growth of the institution.. This role works collaboratively with the administrative team, teachers, students, parents, and lay leadership.

The Position: 

In this newly created position, the  Assistant Head of School is part of the admin team, including decision-making, meetings, supervision, and support and the role includes supervising some of the divisional heads. The Assistant Head of School will play a key role in:

•  Help to design, supervise and participate in various special programs
•  Conduct regular observations and performance reviews
•  Assist in curricular review, mapping, and design
•  Participate in budget formation
•  Participate in board of trustee meetings & strategic planning 
•  Work with student discipline issues
•  Participate in faculty hiring and retention
•  Participate in group and individual faculty meetings

Experience and Skills, Dispositions, and Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in Education
• At least 5 years of teaching experience and 5 years of administrative experience
• Experience creating and implementing curriculum
• Strong work ethic, excellent organizational skill, team player, flexible thinker, patient, and “can do” attitude
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively to students, parents, teachers in a warm, nurturing and helpful manner.
• Proficient in using Google tools and other technology

Candidates are welcome to submit their CV’s to Rabbi Saul Zucker at  [email protected]