Head of School

Scheck Hillel Community School in Miami, Florida, is looking for our next Head of School to start on or before July 1, 2027. Serving over 1,300 students, our school is the largest Modern Orthodox day school in South Florida.

Our mission: From early childhood through Grade 12, Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity, values, and a commitment to the State of Israel, through a college preparatory curriculum and meaningful co-curricular experiences guided by Orthodox teachings and set within a nurturing, diverse community.

Our next Head of School will build on Hillel’s 55 years of history, three generations of an outstanding community, and strong financial position to elevate our academic program, enrich our Judaic program, and expand and modernize our facilities to serve the next generation of Hillel families.

In this position, we will ask you to:

• Foster educational and operational excellence across four divisions

• Work with the board to co-create and execute a five-year strategic plan and build a long, positive relationship

• Lead the expansion of our physical space to accommodate the growing needs of the school

• Attract and retain the best teachers and administrators in Florida

• Honor the school’s tradition and mission

Ideally, you will have:

• A systems-oriented approach that nurtures a consistent culture of excellence

• A track record of building trust with boards, faculty and staff, parents, and students

• A sustainable model for change management

• Educational-leadership experience

• Experience building and leading a large team successfully

First-year compensation starts at $400,000 and is commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, retirement plan, relocation, tuition assistance for eligible children, and more.

SHCS is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. 

Please apply to this position at the link below. You can also email lydia@TraditionSearchPartners.com for information prior to submission. Applicants who would like to be considered by the search committee must apply online.

The deadline for application is Thursday, September 24, 2026. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt.

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