Rambam HS, Cincinnati, OH

Cojds; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cojds in Cincinnati is launching a new Orthodox, college-preparatory high school and seeks a hands-on Principal to lead instruction and operations. You will shape a safe, academically rigorous environment and supervise faculty, students, and events while aligning with the school’s mission and values.

Under mentorship from the interim Head of School, you will balance strategic planning with daily management during a fixed 3-year contract with renewal, guiding the school's growth and accreditation

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education, Psychology, or related field (preferred).
• Strong understanding of the developmental needs of high school‑aged students.
• Minimum 3–5 years of educational experience.
• Proven success working collaboratively.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic policies and curriculum development.
• Establish a comprehensive assessment system to monitor student progress, inform instructional practices, and ensure continuous academic improvement.
• Bring the school’s mission and vision to life through innovative classroom practices and programs, including teaching at least one class.
• Oversee schedules, calendar, state assessments, and graduation requirements.
• Promote the school’s mission to prospective families and partners.
• Address academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs in partnership with faculty, staff, parents, and external partners.
• Encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, and service projects.
• Support student recruitment, admissions, and retention efforts.
• Support teachers through coaching, professional development, and performance evaluation.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and mission‑driven work environment.
• Interview and recommend prospective candidates to the Head of School.
• Set ambitious yet attainable objectives to guide the school’s growth, sustainability, compliance, and accreditation.
• Be a visible and accessible leader for all community members, including faculty, students, and parents.
• Provide essential input and oversight during the school design and construction phases, ensuring that the facilities support the school’s short‑and long‑term goals.
• Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, discipline, events, and safety protocols.
• Maintain complete and accurate academic and attendance records for all students.
• Collaborate with the business manager to maintain a budget, approve necessary purchases, and allocate resources as needed.
• Serve as the primary contact for parents and guardians, fostering open communication and trust.
• Represent the school at community events and maintain key stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strong written and oral skills

Excellent organizational and present​a

Education

Advanced degree in Education, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Join us in launching a new Orthodox, college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati! The High School Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the school, ensuring a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous environment that aligns with the school’s mission, vision, and values. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance strategic leadership with direct involvement in daily operations, faculty support, and student engagement. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a candidate seeking to grow into a Principal role, given the small school size and mentorship from the interim Head of School, who will guide and support a successful experience. The Principal will be hired on a 3-year contract with the option to renew.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Lead the academic policies and curriculum development.
• Establish a comprehensive assessment system to monitor student progress, inform instructional practices, and ensure continuous academic improvement.
• Bring the school’s mission and vision to life through innovative classroom practices and programs, including teaching at least one class.
• Oversee schedules, calendar, state assessments, and graduation requirements.

Admissions and Student Success

• Promote the school’s mission to prospective families and partners.
• Address academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs in partnership with faculty, staff, parents, and external partners.
• Encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, and service projects.
• Support student recruitment, admissions, and retention efforts.

Faculty and Staff Management

• Support teachers through coaching, professional development, and performance evaluation.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and mission‑driven work environment.
• Interview and recommend prospective candidates to the Head of School.

Strategic Vision and Leadership

• Set ambitious yet attainable objectives to guide the school’s growth, sustainability, compliance, and accreditation.
• Be a visible and accessible leader for all community members, including faculty, students, and parents.
• Provide essential input and oversight during the school design and construction phases, ensuring that the facilities support the school’s short‑and long‑term goals.

Business, Finance, and Operations

• Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, discipline, events, and safety protocols.
• Maintain complete and accurate academic and attendance records for all students.
• Collaborate with the business manager to maintain a budget, approve necessary purchases, and allocate resources as needed.

Community Engagement and Advancement

• Serve as the primary contact for parents and guardians, fostering open communication and trust.
• Represent the school at community events and maintain key stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education, Psychology, or related field (preferred).
• Possess a strong understanding of the developmental needs of high school‑aged students.
• Minimum 3–5 years of educational experience.
• Proven success working collaboratively
• Strong written and oral skills
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of the school.

Requested Documents

• Cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest, qualifications, experience, and how they are a fit for this position
• Current resume or CV
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Personal statement about your leadership philosophy and style
• 3‑5 references