Tehila High School, Baltimore, MD

Cojds; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tehila High School in Baltimore seeks a passionate Head of School to lead its new Orthodox Jewish girls’ high school, serving as educational, spiritual, and operational leader and partnering with families and the community to foster warmth, growth, rigor, and Torah-true formation.

The role emphasizes strengthening the program, overseeing faculty, curriculum for Limudei Kodesh and General Studies, budgeting, fundraising, and outreach to the Baltimore Jewish community, with a focus on nurturing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in Jewish education; high school leadership preferred.
• Deep commitment to Orthodox Jewish hashkafa and values.
• Strong background in curriculum development and school programming.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative mindset with ability to inspire and cultivate excellence.
• Passion for empowering Bnos Yisrael with warmth and vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic educational vision for Tehila High School.
• Lead as a role model in Torah values, character, and personal conduct.
• Foster academic excellence, personal growth, and student well-being.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, parents, community partners, and board.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Innovative mindset

Chinuch passion

Community leadership

Job description

Tehila High School is seeking a passionate, visionary, and mission-driven Head of School to lead our new Orthodox Jewish girls’ high school. The Head of School will serve as the educational, spiritual, and operational leader of the institution, guiding faculty, inspiring students, and partnering with parents and the broader community to ensure a warm, growth-oriented, academically rigorous, and Torah-true environment.

About our School

A mainstream Orthodox Jewish girls’ high school that inspires students to embrace frum life with joy and purpose, while honoring each girl’s natural growth and individuality.

Core Values

Positivity and Purpose
At the heart of our Torah learning is an emphasis on Simchas HaChaim and Ahavas Hashem. We will cultivate a positive, joyful approach to life through the lens of Torah, halacha, and mitzvos. Our goal is to instill in our students a genuine appreciation for Torah and its meaningful role in shaping and enriching our lives.
Am Yisrael & Eretz Yisrael
Tehila High School emphasizes the centrality of Eretz Yisrael in our lives. Students will have opportunities throughout their high school experience to undertake leadership roles and involvement in chesed in our community and for Eretz Yisrael.
Individual Character Development
THS is dedicated to fostering the development of each student into a thoughtful, dignified, empathetic, and responsible young woman. We will empower our students to live by Torah values in their personal lives and to lead with integrity and purpose within the world around them.

Nurture Intellectual Curiosity
THS (Tehila High School) will foster a learning environment grounded in critical thinking, where students actively engage through thoughtful questioning and problem-solving. The school will inspire a lifelong passion for learning that extends well beyond the classroom.

Teacher-Student Relationships
We place a high value on meaningful teacher-student relationships, with each student positioned at the heart of the educational experience. Our dedicated and nurturing educators are committed tosupporting every student’s individual journey through these formative years. These relationships will be further enriched through impactful Jewish experiences both within the school setting and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & School Vision

• Develop and execute the strategic educational vision of Tehila High School.
• Serve as an inspiring role model in Torah values, character, and personal conduct.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, personal growth, and student well-being.
• Build strong relationships with students, faculty, parents, community partners, and board members.

Faculty Development & Management

• Recruit, hire, and support high-quality faculty and staff.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, supervision, and performance evaluation.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, professional school culture.
• Lead professional development initiatives and innovative teaching practices.
• Oversee the development and implementation of rigorous Limudei Kodesh and General Studies curricula.
• Ensure programming aligns with the school’s mission, educational standards, and student needs.
• Create and develop extracurricular programs that enrich student life and foster leadership.
• Champion creative educational initiatives and cutting-edge instructional approaches.
  
• Engage regularly with students, creating an approachable and supportive presence.
• Promote individualized student success in academic, emotional, and spiritual domains.
• Uphold policies that ensure a safe, respectful, and growth-oriented school environment.

Financial & Operational Leadership

• Work collaboratively with the board and administrative team to manage and adhere to the school’s budget.
• Assist in financial planning, resource allocation, and responsible spending.
• Support fundraising and development initiatives as needed to sustain school growth.
• Ensure efficient operations aligned with the school’s mission and priorities.

Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong connections with the broader Baltimore Jewish community.
• Communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders.
• Represent the school with professionalism and warmth at all community functions.
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in Jewish education; high school leadership preferred.
  
• Deep commitment to Orthodox Jewish hashkafa and values.
• Strong background in curriculum development, school programming, and faculty leadership.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to inspire, motivate, and cultivate excellence.
• Passion for empowering and educating Bnos Yisrael with warmth and vision.
  

Personal Qualities

• Warm, approachable, and compassionate.
• Strategic thinker and proactive decision-maker.
• Inspiring presence and role model in Torah, middos, and derech eretz.
• Collaborative teammate and community-minded leader.
• Deep passion for chinuch and the growth of every talmidah.