Introduction:
Berman Hebrew Academy, a Modern Orthodox co-educational school in Rockville, MD, seeks a Middle School Grade Level Dean of Students for the 2026-27 academic year. Berman Hebrew Academy is rooted in an educational vision of academic excellence, religious commitment, and character development. It provides opportunities for each student to achieve the maximum of his or her potential, engage with, and contribute to both the Jewish community and society at large.
About the Position:
The Grade Level Deans in the Berman Middle School are the chief cheerleaders and advocates that seek to ensure the success of each student in his/her grade level. These teacher leaders teach a part time load (in their area of expertise) with a part time leadership role as Grade Level Dean.
Grade Level Deans work closely and collaboratively as a team as part of the Middle School Administration, and the entire Middle School faculty, to envision and implement a student-centered approach, to foster an atmosphere and student experience conducive to learning, and to support students to be their best selves.
The Grade Level Dean promotes proactive communication between advisors, Guidance Counselor, administrators, teachers, parents, and students. The Grade Level Dean serves as a point-person around discipline, and social-emotional and academic advisement.
The Grade Level Deans reports to the Principal of the Middle School, and are members of the middle school leadership team of Berman Hebrew Academy.
Qualifications:
You are an ideal candidate for this position if you have/are:
Demonstrated success in designing engaging experiential education programs
Strong background in pedagogy, teaching and learning
Passionate about collaboratively designing systems and structures for student-centered support and programming
An “all-in” mentality
An advanced degree in Education, or equivalent
Salary and Benefits:
The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 – $90,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Retirement plan, Tuition benefit
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience and accomplishments to loewensteins@mjbha.org with the subject line, “MS Grade Level Dean”