Kohelet Yeshiva seeks a dynamic Head of School beginning July 2025. This position will report to the Board of Directors.

The Head of School (HOS) will be the administrative and educational leader of our school, embodying and articulating the mission and vision of Kohelet Yeshiva. The HOS will be our primary representative within the school, in the greater Philadelphia community, and beyond. The HOS, along with our Executive Director, will lead Kohelet Yeshiva during a pivotal and exciting transition as the student population continues to climb, as we scale and build to meet our needs, and as we continue to coalesce as a cohesive K-12 institution, in an environment of financial stability.

A successful candidate for this position will be a visionary leader who is passionately committed to the school’s religious and educational philosophy, who is a personal role model of Modern Orthodoxy, and who fosters excellence through strong and respectful organizational culture. He or she will possess a deep understanding and love of children, and will strive to create a positive environment for students and faculty in which they are challenged and inspired. The candidate will have: achievements in Torah and scholarship, a commitment to robust secular education, excellent organizational and communication skills, energy, flexibility, creativity, and a drive toward intellectual growth.

Responsibilities will include:
– Educational Leadership and Strategic Planning
– Representing Kohelet Yeshiva
– Enrollment, Finances and Fundraising

Qualifications:
● Passionate commitment to Modern Orthodox Yeshiva education
● Experience with and/or interest in student-centered education
● Track record of successful, collaborative team building, organizational management, and inspiring leadership
● Calm, reliable presence with a relationship-based and problem-solving disposition
● Strong empathy for educators, parents, and students
● Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain gifted educators and support their professional growth
● Ability to steward skilled educators to deliver exceptional educational outcomes
● Prior experience as a HOS or Principal preferred
● Master’s degree or Doctorate in Education or a related field preferred

We’d love to hear from you. To apply to become Kohelet Yeshiva’s next Head of School, please send your resume and cover letter to Amy Wasser, Senior Director of Field Advancement at Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools at amyw@prizmah.org.

Contact Email:amyw@prizmah.org