Head of School, Vancouver Talmud Torah

Jewish Toronto; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Vancouver Talmud Torah (VTT) in Vancouver seeks a Head of School to lead a thriving community of about 550 students from Early Childhood through Grade 7. The role focuses on strategic direction, organizational leadership, and a commitment to academic excellence and Jewish values.

Ideal candidates bring experience in educational or organizational leadership, strong financial acumen, collaborative style, and a track record in fundraising and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experienced educational or organizational leader.
• Strategic thinker with financial and operational acumen.
• Collaborative, relationship-oriented, and highly communicative.
• Proven ability to build trust, accountability, and strong teams.
• Fundraising and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Commitment to Jewish life, learning, and pluralistic Jewish education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the school.
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors on future planning and growth initiatives.
• Strengthen excellence in both general and Jewish education.
• Lead community engagement, fundraising, and donor relations.
• Foster an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and families.
• Serve as a respected leader within the broader Vancouver Jewish community.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team building

Fundraising

Jewish education commitment

Job description

Head of School,Vancouver Talmud Torah (VTT)

About the Opportunity

Vancouver Talmud Torah (VTT), the largest Jewish day school in Western Canada, is seeking an outstanding Head of School to lead its thriving and growing community. Serving approximately 550 students from Early Childhood through Grade 7, VTT is known for academic excellence, strong Jewish values, innovation, and an inclusive school culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the school.
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors on future planning and growth initiatives.
• Strengthen excellence in both general and Jewish education.
• Lead community engagement, fundraising, and donor relations.
• Foster an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and families.
• Serve as a respected leader within the broader Vancouver Jewish community.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced educational or organizational leader.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial and operational acumen.
• Collaborative, relationship-oriented, and highly communicative.
• Proven ability to build trust, accountability, and strong teams.
• Fundraising and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Commitment to Jewish life, learning, and pluralistic Jewish education.

Why Join VTT?

• Lead a highly respected and financially stable school.
• Work with a strong senior leadership team and engaged Board.
• Make a meaningful impact on one of North America's most vibrant Jewish communities.
• Live and work in one of Canada's most desirable cities.