Scheck Hillel is seeking an experienced and collaborative school leader to become our next Upper School Director of Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language in the 2024-2025 school year. Scheck Hillel Community School is a nationally recognized college preparatory and Jewish community school located in North Miami Beach, Florida. Founded in 1971, our well-rounded, rigorous, dual curriculum program serves over 1200 students in PKT through 12th grade. The individualized college preparatory curriculum includes STEM and design, Capstone, College Dual-Enrollment, Arts, Athletics, and service learning. Our 14-acre campus includes a 115,000 sq. ft. athletic complex with additional academic expansion plans. As a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, we attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff who demonstrate professional excellence with an unwavering commitment to delivering an education of unsurpassed quality. As a community school, we understand that our school is not just about education, it is about the whole child.
Serving on the upper school’s leadership team, the Director of Judaic Studies 6-12 provides support with all educational and administrative aspects of US Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language. This position is crucial in shaping the department and the school. The position will also lead the Israel Gap Year Program, upper school tefilla, and advise and guide students throughout the search, application, and acceptance process for Israel gap year programs.
Qualified candidates will have advanced degree in Judaic Studies, Educational Administration or Curriculum Development, exemplary career history in Judaic Studies education at the middle/upper school level, 5 years of successful teaching experience, at least 2 years of administrative experience, creative thinking and ability to develop and implement dynamic, innovative and transformational Judaic studies programs and curriculum , strong leadership, management and organizational skills, strategic thinker and empathetic problem solver, fluent Hebrew and background and experience in Orthodox Jewish practice.
This full time, full year in-person position includes a comprehensive compensation package that includes excellent salary, benefits, professional development, and more. To apply, submit a resume/CV, educational philosophy statement, and at least three professional references to careers@ehillel.org. Visit our website at www.ehillel.org for more information about Scheck Hillel.
Contact Email:careers@ehillel.org