Bernard Zell is an independent Jewish Day School for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning and a deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world.
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Jewish Day School of Chicago, Illinois is seeking an Assistant Head of School to serve as a senior member of our administrative team. In addition to developing and maintaining a positive and visible presence in all areas of the school, you will have two main areas of focus: collaborating with Division Heads on curricular and co-curricular programming, and overseeing Jewish studies and Jewish life on campus.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- In partnership with the Head of School, Division Heads, and department chairs, ensuring academic excellence as well as alignment between the curriculum, co-curricular programming, the school mission, and Bernard Zell's Portrait of the Graduate.
- Serving as the leader and administrator for Jewish studies, Hebrew language, and Jewish life, including Spiritual practice.
- Identifying opportunities for instructional collaboration and integration, especially opportunities for integration around core Jewish values.
- In partnership with Division Heads, overseeing professional development opportunities (including new teacher training) and ensure teachers continue to be up to date on current trends and research in curriculum and instruction.
- Inspiring, promoting, encouraging, and nurturing new and innovative programs, including those spearheaded by faculty, and support faculty on program improvement initiatives.
- Observing, supervising and evaluating instructional and assessment practices, emphasizing the outcomes articulated in the Portrait of the Graduate.
- Other duties as assigned.
How to apply
Apply online as soon as possible and before July 1.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship.
Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students.
The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities, or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.
3+ years of School Administration experience