Founding Assistant Head of School

Location: Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School (3300 Henry Ave)

CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

Email: jobs@hebrewpublic.org

About the Organization:

ORGANIZATION

Hbrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizensis a national network of diverse public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Our schools focus on global citizenship, leading to our students becoming empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world’s problems. Hebrew Public schools offer partial immersion programs in Modern Hebrew with an accompanying focus on the study of Israel.

Hebrew Public’s network currently has thirteen schools (eight elementary and five middle schools) in four states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 3,800 students. In NYC, we serve as the Charter Management Organization for schools in Brooklyn, Harlem, Staten Island, and Philadelphia.

The network’s first school in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Hebrew Public, opened in 2019, serving 156 Kindergarten and 1st grade students. The school expanded to 5th grade in 2023-24 and will add a grade level each year until it ultimately serves grades K to 8 in the 2026-27 school year. PHP provides students with a sophisticated core curriculum in English Language Arts, mathematics, Modern Hebrew, the sciences, social studies, art, and physical education.

To learn more about Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School, please visit https://philadelphiahebrewpublic.org/.

OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting time to join Philadelphia Hebrew Public in its fifth year as we launch our Middle School program with our first 6th-grade class. We are seeking a mission-driven Founding Assistant Head of Middle School who will spearhead the middle years program while serving as the Special Education expert for all grades. Join a remarkable community of educators and social changemakers passionate about meaningful integration and global education and relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to work hard to achieve it.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Leadership

• Oversee specialized service leadership (special education, counseling, related services, etc.) and team to ensure smooth execution of services and strategic priorities in line with school goals.
• Build an active, engaged professional learning community among the school’s staff.
• Partner with the Hebrew Public and school leadership teams to provide high-quality professional development based on identified school and teacher needs.
• Partner with the school’s leadership team and network support staff to ensure the use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices.

People Leadership

• Coach, develop, and manage teachers and leaders by providing regular, ongoing instructional feedback and support.
• Conduct beginning, mid-year, and end-of-year evaluations for all direct reports.
• Partner with staff, community leaders, community-based organizations, and others to recruit a diverse student body.
• Partner with Hebrew Public’s Director of Talent and Recruitment to recruit and select a team of talented educators.

Organizational Leadership

• Develop both long-term and short-term strategic plans to support the Middle School development and will, overall, support school growth and improvement.
• Partner with the Head of School to build a culture of continuous improvement and to set rigorous instructional goals that meet the needs of all students and result in excellent outcomes.
• Actively monitor the progress of student and staff growth through a collection of formal and informal data; analyze data in collaboration with the leadership team to inform strategic and instructional planning.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, students, the Board of Directors, community organizations, and the School’s authorizer.

School Culture Leadership

• Serve as a collaborative partner with the Hebrew Public network and Head of School, both in areas of community engagement and instructional vision.
• Develop and sustain a strong, positive, rigorous, nurturing school culture.
• Model and teach the school's core values (OLAM) by being an Outstanding Problem Solver, an Aware Communicator, a Lifelong Learner, and Making a difference.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Interest in founding a school program as PHP expands to middle school
• An entrepreneurial mentality that will turn ideas into action in creating the middle years program.
• A passion for and record of driving student achievement and overall success in diverse communities.
• Experience successfully engaging and being responsive to parent input and concerns.
• High standards for student achievement and behavior.
• Deep curriculum knowledge and familiarity with student assessments.
• Strong instructional and classroom management expertise with proven results
• Responsible for the supervision of a small team
• A deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.
• Experience in managing and coaching teachers to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a proven record of creating and fostering excellent relationships through teamwork and empathy.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to results.
• Proven ability and desire to work in a creative and innovative environment.
• Charisma and the ability to motivate staff and students toward common goals.
• An authentic commitment to the Hebrew Public mission and school model.
• An ideal candidate will have the following attributes: self-knowledge, interpersonal skills, intelligence, work ethic, self-care, and mission alignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred
• Active PA teaching certification (any content)
• Active PA principal certification (or in progress)
• A minimum of five years of experience as a successful elementary or middle school teacher, ideally in a public school setting.
• A minimum of two years of experience in an instructional leadership team in an elementary or middle school setting (for example, Assistant Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Special Education, Dean of Instruction)
• Knowledge in Special Education compliance required; experience preferred
• Knowledge of dual-language methodology and education practices is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia's charter school landscape is a plus but not required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience. The salary range starts at $100,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume online at https://apply.workable.com/j/F7468A70A0. For additional questions about this position or to speak with someone about your interest, please contact Mara Cooper at mcooper@edgilityconsulting.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Required)
• instructional leadership: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pennsylvania Principal Certification (Required)
• Pennsylvania Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person