Principal (High School)

Job Description

A warm and growing girls’ high school dedicated to fostering academic excellence, strong values, and a vibrant Chassidishe atmosphere. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal to lead their team. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for Chinuch, and the ability to build systems and culture within a school. The Principal will serve as the face of the school to parents, staff, and the broader community, with a strong emphasis on accountability, communication, and vision.

Responsibilities:

• Staff Leadership & Development
  • Onboard, supervise, and evaluate staff; meet regularly with teachers individually and as a team
  • Maintain open communication channels with staff through structured meetings and consistent follow-ups
  • Oversee staff responsibilities, time off, and training needs
  • Collaborate on hiring and termination decisions
  • Ensure substitutes are secured as needed and develop a protocol for coverage
• Student Support
  • Monitor student progress and collaborate with teachers and parents for academic or emotional support
  • Facilitate smooth grade transitions through detailed reporting and teacher coordination
  • Establish and enforce academic standards and graduation requirements
  • Conduct interviews with prospective students and parents
• Administrative Oversight
  • Submit quarterly staff evaluations and collaborate with the Administrator on staffing and budget decisions
  • Attend administrative meetings and school-wide events
  • Maintain oversight of supply lists, school-wide programs, and calendar coordination
  • Ensure accurate daily operations, discipline procedures, and attendance tracking
• Parental & Community Engagement
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, responding within 24–48 hours
  • Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, announcements, and one-on-one meetings
  • Provide guidance to staff and parents in creating meaningful home-school partnerships
  • Foster a family-centric school environment
• Curriculum & Academic Standards
  • Ensure each teacher understands and meets subject expectations
  • Review weekly lesson plans and assist in curriculum development
  • Implement and monitor academic standards across all grades
  • Work toward establishing or adopting a full curriculum; long-term goal of hiring a curriculum director
• Calendar & Policy Management
  • Lead the creation and execution of the school calendar, handbooks, and school policies
  • Develop and implement educational and hashkafa guidelines
  • Coordinate graduation trip and other milestone events
• Extracurricular & Spiritual Life
  • Oversee Bnos Chabad programs, Shabbatons, and school-wide Farbrengens
  • Ensure students experience meaningful Chassidishe Yomim Tovim celebrations and spiritual growth opportunities

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in school leadership or educational administration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding of Chinuch and a Chassidishe approach to education
• Ability to build systems, lead staff, and foster community relationships
• Organized, proactive, and capable of multi-tasking in a dynamic environment