Principal

Job Description:

Torah Prep School, the largest Jewish Day School in the state of Missouri providing a dual curriculum

religious and secular education to 320 students, is looking for a principal to lead the K-8 th grade general

studies department. We seek a strong, compassionate leader with a vision and passion for education who has

a track record of success in fostering a strong academic environment for all learners. The candidate should be

adept at identifying and hiring superior faculty and facilitating faculty supervision for growth. They should

appreciate a student-centered culture and be attuned to the educational and social/emotional needs of the

students and their unique potential. The individual must be a collaborative team player who can lead

effectively while listening to and incorporating the perspectives of others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support educational staff with daily instruction/classroom support

• Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards for behavior and academic performance

• Support curriculum and instruction for daily instruction, short/long term planning, data driven decisions and

keeping current with literature, new research and best practices related to the position

• Responsible for implementation of hiring, development, and evaluation processes. Oversees accountability

for professional outcomes of all employees being supervised, providing formal and informal feedback to

promote employee growth and development

• Forms strategic relationships and partnerships with parents to promote collaboration for achievement of all

students at Torah Prep School.

• Develops and leads processes and procedures to ensure the safety, inclusion, and wellbeing of all persons at

Torah Prep School.

• Leads with integrity, empathy and builds trust.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Principal Certification

• Special Education or General Education Teaching Certification

• 5+ years of experience teaching/ 3+ years with Education Administration experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Top-notch supervisory and leadership skills.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with parents, teachers, students, and community leaders.

• Familiarity with local, state, and federal education policies and regulations.

• Thorough understanding of how current learning and teaching styles affect education.

• Strong creative thinking and crisis management skills.