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July 15, 2025The Mesivta of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
December 8, 2025HEAD OF SCHOOL
SUMMARY
Columbus Torah Academy (CTA) is the only co-ed K–12 independent, college-preparatory Modern Orthodox Jewish day school serving central Ohio. Our mission is to provide an excellent Judaic and Secular education within a Zionist framework that promotes Torah, Hebrew language and a deep love for the State of Israel. Both Judaic and Secular studies are skills-based, empowering students to become lifelong learners who discover their passions.
The CTA community is warm, engaged, and highly supportive—from preschool through 12th grade. With robust leadership and strong backing from the Columbus Jewish community, our dedicated Rebbeim and teachers guide students to become lifelong Torah learners who thrive in their chosen paths.
CTA seeks its next Head of School: a passionate, innovative leader who will build on our momentum and take the school to new heights. This leader will strengthen curricula and standards, support and engage CTA’s professional team, and unify and inspire our diverse community. Partnering with the Board of Trustees, the Head of School will ensure the stability and vitality of our beloved institution for years to come.
ROLE
The Head of School provides leadership across four critical domains—Academic, Communications, Fundraising, and Administrative—to sustain CTA’s excellence and growth.
ACADEMIC
- Continue developing a comprehensive, consistent set of high-quality written curricula in General and Judaic Studies aligned with CTA’s core principles.
- Cultivate a climate of family, cooperation, critical thinking, discovery, invention, and problem solving.
- Promote diverse instructional methods to support the success of every learner.
- Recruit and retain top-quality faculty, administrative staff, and specialists who will thrive at CTA.
- Supervise senior personnel to ensure policy compliance and professional culture; implement regular performance evaluations and robust professional development.
- Build strategic community partnerships that advance CTA’s educational, Judaic, and co-curricular missions.
- Oversee student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and support systems to maximize academic and behavioral growth.
- As appropriate, teach one or more classes in an area of expertise.
- Support children with learning differences by overseeing the school learning center
COMMUNICATIONS
- Serve as CTA’s primary visionary, spokesperson, spiritual leader, and advocate across local and national Jewish and general communities.
- Ensure timely, effective marketing, fundraising, and promotional plans and materials.
- Foster transparent, consistent communication with faculty and staff, students, parents, lay leaders, volunteers, funders, and the broader community—using both formal and informal channels.
- Strengthen partnerships that elevate CTA’s profile and impact.
FUNDRAISING
- Create and execute annual and long-term development plans that sustain operations and fuel strategic growth.
- In partnership with the Director of Development and Trustees, identify prospects, calibrate ask levels, and personally cultivate and solicit major donors.
- ‧Maintain frequent touchpoints with donors; ensure stewardship, recognition, and adherence to donor intent; and oversee accurate recording and reporting.
- Attend Board-level development activities and demonstrate leadership
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Steward CTA’s resources responsibly; maintain financial records, audits, budgets, and multi-year financial planning that meet Board standards and external requirements.
- Lead annual budget development and manage the school within sound fiscal practices.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; maintain personnel policies consistent with Board guidance.
- Prioritize safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and funder requirements.
- Build and refine administrative frameworks that support CTA’s long-term success.
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For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Rabbi Heshy Glass at hglass@cojds.org or 516.368.3333