Chabad Hebrew Academy, an Infant-8 school in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, serves 300 students on an award-winning 27-acre campus designed for and by teachers and children. CHA seeks a charismatic, results-oriented and proven K-8 Principal with a passion for education and student success to focus on excellence in education and individualized education. 

Applicant Criteria: Distinguished & Seasoned Educational Administrator, Skilled Instructional Leader, Organized & Proactive, An Eye for Excellence, Sets High Standards, Experience with Dual Curriculum, Motivator, Outgoing People Person, Parent Educator, and Student Role Model. 
The Principal serves as the schools Principal Educator/COO 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Principal is responsible for implementing the mission, vision, and philosophy of CHA, and for executing the educational plans and policies of the Head of School. 

1. ADMINISTRATION • The Principal is responsible for the organization, direction, supervision, and review of the faculty, staff, and employees of CHA and reports to the Head of School. • He/she is responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of the policies and objectives. • The Principal is responsible for the efficient and appropriate utilization of The School’s resources.  • Faculty relations, positive culture & morale, competency, and supervision are the responsibility of the Principal. • He/she is responsible for the hiring of highly qualified staff and employees. • The Principal is responsible for enrollment retention and positive school culture.

2. ACADEMIC • The Principal is responsible for the achievement of the academic goals of CHA. • He/she is responsible for the academic and social success of all students admitted to CHA to ensure that each child is challenged to the utmost of their abilities and reaches their age appropriate potential.• He/she will ensure that the most effective curricula available are being appropriately used in all subjects. • The communication of CHA’s academic mission and vision to the faculty, students, parents, administration, and the wider community is the responsibility of the Principal. • He/she will supervise the process of integration, weaving, and mapping of all general, Judaic, and Hebrew curricula. 
• He/she will be responsible for ensuring that CHA’s education is on par with the top local public and independent schools. • Discipline will be overseen by the school’s principal. .• He/she will supervise the professional development of the faculty and staff. • The effective communication of CHA’s academic mission and vision to the faculty, students, parents, administration, and the wider community is the responsibility of the Principal. 

3. ENVIRONMENT • The Principal is the educational leader of the school community. • He/she will ensure an environment of trust, cooperation, and respect conducive to personal, professional, spiritual, and academic growth. • He/she will ensure that the schools overall environment, curriculum and faculty convey a weltschaung of ethical/Judaic values including professional dress and conduct. • The Principal is the primary educational voice of the school and responsible for parent • The Principal represents the school to the broader community. • In conjunction with The Head of School, The Principal will develop, review, and periodically revise the short and long-range plans of CHA. • The Principal shall advise The Head of School on the operation and development of CHA. 

4. Compensation and Benefits Benefits include Kaiser health coverage, Delta Dental, tuition assistance, and Tiaa Creff Retirement. What CHA Seeks in an Educational Leader: • A Leader who will enhance and continue to grow an already solid educational environment geared to the individual success of each student • An Educator who will ensure continued vertical alignment, scaffolding and focused instructional growth of our teachers and students. • A Teacher’s Teacher who enjoys spending time in the classroom observing and enhancing the learning environment. • A Teacher Mentor who understands the value of professional training and personal development, professional fulfillment and growth. • A Teacher who possesses strong Pedagogy skills and student/staff evaluation skills. • An Experienced Administrator who demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and seeks to develop relationships. • Demonstrates personal warmth and caring for the lives, success, and education of each of our students and families.