Gann Academy, a pluralistic Jewish high school in the Greater Boston area, is recruiting an Assistant Head of School for Jewish Education/School Rabbi to begin in 2026. This Jewish visionary and dugma ishit will inspire high school students to engage in deep Jewish learning and find meaning in Jewish life inside and outside the classroom. A passionate Jewish leader, the successful candidate should have a proven track record of leading a team around a shared vision of educational excellence.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At 28 years old, Gann Academy is in a place of remarkable strength. In the fall of 2025, the school welcomed nearly 345 students, grades 9-12, from 22 different middle schools and a diverse array of Jewish communities across the spectrum of Jewish observance. The school is in excellent financial health as it balances its budget yearly and has recently raised an endowment of over $30 million. Gann is governed by a professionally run Board that carefully adheres to the principles of independent school governance laid out by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

The school’s organizational strength is matched by the quality of its educational program. Gann boasts an array of course offerings that have been augmented by the recent opening of Gann’s Innovation Space, home to courses in the arts, computing, fabrication, engineering, and design. Over recent years, the offerings in the Jewish Studies, Hebrew Language, and Jewish Life departments have deepened and expanded. The school has successfully implemented a unique Jewish Studies Scholars and Hebrew Scholars Program for students to opt into additional Limudei Kodesh and Hebrew language courses. These courses and new initiatives serve as international models for Jewish educators.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Head of School (AHoS) for Jewish Education will join Gann’s senior leadership team which serves as the main decision-making cabinet of the school. The successful candidate must be a proven team manager who knows how to inspire adults towards a common goal and develop a culture of hard work, innovation, and expansive thinking.

The successful candidate must have a significant level of content expertise in the field of Jewish Studies, Israel education, and Hebrew Language.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Key Administrative Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the other Assistant Heads of School to ensure that approaches to teaching and learning are consistent across departments
Manage the Jewish Life team and other Jewish educators as needed
Ensure the highest quality of programming in Jewish life that also respects the pluralistic nature of our community
Communicate effectively and collaboratively with parents
Participate in weekend and evening admissions and development events

Key Teaching and Advising Responsibilities

Chaperone Shabbatonim, holiday programming, and other overnight experiences such as athletic tournaments with Jewish schools, the senior retreat, and orientation.
Travel to Israel each year with Gann students
Teach one class of Jewish Studies per semester
Lead Zman Kodesh Monday and Thursday, and mincha every day
Advise a group of students in Grades 10-12
Actively work to engage students in the cultivation of their Jewish journeys

Key Pastoral Responsibilities

Lead whole-school assemblies, parent meetings, student programs, and other ceremonies
Represent the school in the Jewish community with other communal organizations
Support families experiencing loss and other challenging circumstances
Provide 1:1 support to students who are looking for spiritual guidance

Qualifications

DESIRED COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND COMMITMENTS

Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
At least 3-5 years of successful team management experience PLUS
At least 3-5 years of successful teaching experience at a middle or high school level in the field of Jewish Education
Programming experience in the field of Jewish Education
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and high EQ
Rabbinical Degree
Written and spoken Hebrew preferred
Ability to effectively lead others in managing relationships and interpersonal dynamics, navigate conflict well and foster a positive work environment
Ability to maintain fortitude, resilience, calm, and expansive thinking even when the going gets tough
Interest in working hard and joining an extremely hard-working team
Ability to inspire engagement in Jewish life across the religious spectrum
Strong personal commitment to passionate Jewish living and learning
Strong personal commitment to Jewish pluralism
Strong personal connection to, and deep love of, Israel

TO APPLY

Please submit a one-page cover letter and resume.

SALARY

Salary range is $140,000 - $160,000, depending on experience

Relocation Support

Tuition Benefits

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include dexterity for operating office machines and supplies, including—but not limited to—computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

E-VERIFY

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