Head of School

Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton is seeking a Head of School to serve our Pre-K through grade 8 school, currently with an enrollment of 700. Located in sunny South Florida, KHDS is a modern orthodox Jewish day school whose mission is an ongoing commitment to excellence in providing each student with a synthesis of Jewish and general studies and striving for excellence in all areas.  

The Head of School must be adept at key administrative and personnel management duties and the skills required to oversee day to day operations.  He/she should be an experienced classroom teacher with a graduate degree in education, a strong background in Jewish education, and experience working in day school administration. As the chief academic officer of the school, the Head of School will be responsible for both Hebrew and general studies curricula and will serve as a mentor and instructional leader for the teaching staff in all subject areas. The Head of School is also responsible for working closely with the Board of Directors, overseeing fundraising efforts, and managing the staff in charge of outreach, recruitment, HR, and communications.

The Boca Raton area has a diverse and close-knit Jewish community, and the successful Head of School will be able to work effectively with representatives from local institutions and funding agencies such as the Jewish Federation of the South Palm Beach County and the local synagogues.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and background

Benefits Package

Advanced Degree in Education, Jewish Education, or Education Administration
required.

Please send a detailed resume and cover letter to: [email protected]