Middle School Director: Visionary Leader for Grades 5–8

Hannah Senesh Community Day School; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hannah Senesh Community Day School in Brooklyn seeks an experienced Middle School Director to lead grades 5–8, guiding an engaged faculty and partnering with families to support adolescents’ intellectual, social, emotional, and Jewish growth.

The ideal candidate brings a proven record in middle school teaching or leadership, strong coaching skills, and a commitment to belonging, equity, and a vibrant Jewish educational identity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience teaching and/or leading in a middle school setting.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing educators.
• Understanding of excellent middle school teaching and learning.
• Experience working with families and supporting students with diverse needs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to communities grounded in belonging and respect.
• Commitment to Jewish education and to fostering meaningful Jewish identities.
• Experience in independent schools is strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide vision and leadership for the Middle School reflecting mission and values.
• Create a warm, structured environment responsive to adolescents' development.
• Establish clear expectations fostering belonging, responsibility, independence and agency.
• Be a visible, trusted leader for students, faculty and families.
• Observe, coach, and evaluate faculty; support professional learning and collaboration.
• Ensure curricular coherence, appropriate challenge and differentiation across grades.
• Support thoughtful use of technology and AI aligned with Jewish educational values.
• Lead student support and coordinate with advisors and families.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor faculty; promote collaboration and growth.
• Contribute to admissions, enrollment, and community-building efforts.

Connaissances

Middle School Leadership

Educator Coaching

Family Collaboration

Communication Skills

Jewish Education Commitment

Advanced Degree

Independent School Experience

Belonging & Respect

Formation

Advanced degree in education

Jewish education background

Description du poste

Hannah Senesh Community Day School in Brooklyn seeks an experienced Middle School Director to lead grades 5–8, guiding an engaged faculty and partnering with families to support adolescents’ intellectual, social, emotional, and Jewish growth.

The ideal candidate brings a proven record in middle school teaching or leadership, strong coaching skills, and a commitment to belonging, equity, and a vibrant Jewish educational identity.