Rodeph Sholom School (NY)

New York, New York
Head of School search for July 1, 2013

The Rodeph Sholom School is seeking a Head of School with independent school background to lead its more than 650 students from early childhood through grade 8. RSS operates a highly academic program, with graduates matriculating to some of New York City’s finest independent schools, including Dalton, Columbia Grammar, Collegiate, Fieldston, Horace Mann, Riverdale, Trinity and Spence, as well as the City’s top competitive entry public schools such as The Bronx High School of Science and Stuyvesant.

What makes Rodeph Sholom School a unique and attractive opportunity is its mission: Founded in 1958, the school “fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery through eighth grade. At the heart of RSS is a warm, vibrant community, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders.” RSS achieves top notch-academic performance, for demanding Manhattan families, while providing a curriculum and an environment that also focuses on Jewish knowledge and values as part of the vibrant community of the renowned Reform Congregation Rodeph Sholom. The Board of Trustees is seeking an accomplished educator who believes in the school’s unique mission.

Rodeph Sholom School has two locations in the heart of the Upper West Side of Manhattan, just steps away from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. The School welcomes all families who embrace the mission of challenging academics combined with an integrated secular and Judaic program. While the clergy from the affiliated synagogue play an important part in the students’ school experience, the school’s governance is typical of other accredited independent schools, where the Head of School reports to the School’s Board of Trustees.

RSS’s facilities include two libraries, four modern science labs, a multimedia room, large gymnasium, ample outdoor space for recess and a cafeteria. The physical education program is designed to help students develop individual skills, teamwork, self-confidence and sportsmanship. Middle school students are all encouraged to participate in the interscholastic team sports offered in the Fall and Spring. RSS is also deeply committed to encourage students to explore the arts. Art, drama and music classes are part of the core curriculum, and the School hosts an art show, two musicals, and several choir and band performances each year. Students participate in a number of field trips throughout New York City, the United States and Israel. RSS also offers a variety of after-school and summer programs.

RSS is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It is a member of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

The Trustees seek in the next Head of School an educator with a proven record of skillful leadership and management of a large and complex school. S/he should be someone who looks forward to daily interactions with students and who has the self-confidence to be both at ease and firm with the challenges and demands of high expectations in New York City. The successful candidate will be someone who will work well with the religious leaders of the Synagogue, will participate eagerly in fundraising activities, and will serve as a role model for the student body. The Board expects to make an appointment by the end of October or sooner with the Head-Elect to assume responsibility on or about July 1, 2013. Rodeph Sholom School is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.

Application Instructions

Candidates are asked to submit materials by April 30, 2012.

To submit an application, email the following materials in one Word document to: Deirdre Ling (daling@comcast.net) and Jim Bonney (jbonney@educatorscollaborative.com) of Educators’ Collaborative.

• Letter of interest addressed to the Rodeph Sholom School Search Committee
• Résumé
• Personal statement or statement of educational philosophy
• List of 5 references with phone and email contact information
• Up to three letters of reference

For additional information interested candidates are encouraged to contact:

Deirdre A. Ling, Partner
Educators’ Collaborative
(508-423-1605)

James K. Bonney, Managing Partner
Educators’ Collaborative
(603-469-3069)

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