Starr Family Jewish Academy, San Antonio, TX

Head of School

About Starr Family Jewish Day School

Starr Family Jewish Day School is a warm, community-centered K–8 Jewish day school dedicated to nurturing confident, knowledgeable, and proud Jewish students. Our school combines strong general studies with meaningful Judaic learning in an environment where every child is known, supported, and valued.

We maintain a close partnership between the Board and school leadership, with a primary focus on student wellbeing, character development, and academic growth. The school is in an important rebuilding phase focused on strengthening academic expectations, faculty development, and consistent professional standards.

Our Vision

Over the next 3–5 years, we aim to build a cohesive and professional faculty delivering excellence in both general and Judaic studies. We strive to be the welcoming home for every Jewish child and to graduate students who are:

• academically prepared
• emotionally resilient
• socially responsible
• proud of their Jewish identity and values

Position Overview

Starr Family Jewish Day School seeks a humbly confident and experienced educational leader to serve as Head of School. The Head of School is the senior educational authority of the school and is responsible for the daily functioning of academics, faculty supervision, and student life.

The Head of School will function as the instructional leader, organizational manager, and primary point of contact for parents and faculty. The position reports to the Board of Directors and works in close partnership with the Board on strategy and long-term planning, while maintaining autonomy over educational and operational decisions within the school.

The successful candidate will stabilize operations, build a strong faculty culture, support student success, and guide the school’s growth and long-term sustainability.

The Head of School will also play a visible role in admissions conversations and community engagement to support enrollment stability and growth.

The Leader We Seek

• An Experienced Educator Understands curriculum, instruction, and student development, and can coach teachers toward measurable improvement.
• A Jewish Role Model Models Yirat Shamayim and Derech Eretz through professionalism, integrity, and respectful interactions with students, staff, and families.
• A Community Bridge Builder Builds trust and maintains positive relationships across diverse segments of the Jewish community while fostering a unified school identity.
• A Team Leader Sets clear expectations, evaluates performance, mentors teachers, and makes personnel decisions when necessary.
• A Communicator and Partner Works transparently with the Board and communicates proactively and thoughtfully with parents.

Strategic Leadership Responsibilities

The Head of School will provide clear direction for the school’s growth and sustainability, aligning educational excellence with community trust. Responsibilities include:

• Establish academic and behavioral expectations across classrooms
• Implement systems for teacher supervision, evaluation, and coaching
• Strengthen curriculum, particularly in Judaic studies and Hebrew learning
• Support enrollment growth and retention through strong family relationships
• Collaborate with the Board on long-term planning and school priorities
• Develop consistent school procedures and communication systems

Key Priorities (First Year)

• Improve instructional consistency and classroom management
• Recruit, support, and retain high-quality teachers
• Establish clear faculty expectations and professional standards
• Implement systems for tracking student progress and support

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Rabbi Heshy Glass at hglass@cojds.org or 516.368.3333

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