Head of School

Head of School for the 2025-26 School Year

The Cherry Hill School (TCHS) is a private, Jewish school that offers a holistic educational experience as the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and an upstanding member of society. Our unique and nurturing learning environment services Jewish families and those from all religions and backgrounds in the El Paso region. Every day at The Cherry Hill School, children gain the confidence, knowledge and skills that they need to make a difference in our world.

TCHS currently serves around 50 students in 1st through 6th grade, and the school will be expanding to 8th grade. Our education program is structured around core Jewish values, offering Hebrew and Judaic instruction, and a constructivist/project learning-based curriculum. TCHS is accredited academically through Cognia and is also a STEM accredited campus with instructional experiences that center around project-based learning, Language Arts acquisition, and the Arts, more broadly. Our classroom environments are Reggio-inspired and designed to nurture intellectual collaboration and social-emotional development. We have an active board that includes education specialists, and a well-developed parental involvement program to provide support to the administration.

We are now seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as the Head of School. In this position, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and overseeing all aspects of our educational institution. This position requires not only educational expertise, excellent judgement and a passion for student success but also a willingness to support the entire community in carrying forth the vision and philosophy of the school. Our new Head of School should continue to grow our warm and welcoming program with a rigorous and developmentally appropriate curriculum that is supportive of all children, families, and staff.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Management: Hire, train, mentor, and supervise teachers as well as other support staff/employees, including substitute teachers, an office manager, curriculum specialist and social media/marketing consultants.
• Accreditation: Maintain and support continuous school improvement as defined by Cognia. Provide evidence of effective practice and performance of TCHS in relation to the accreditation standards, including verbal and written reports to our accreditation body, the school board, families and others as needed.
• Administration: Establish and implement policies and procedures. Ensure that the school is in compliance with all institutional, local and state requirements. 
• Curriculum: In collaboration with curriculum specialists, ensure that we provide an excellent, age-appropriate program that exceeds state standards, sets our students up for success and is consistent with constructivist philosophies and project-based learning approaches.
• Grants: Actively research and pursue grant opportunities to support the school’s sustainability and special projects.
• Parents: Foster a sense of community, communicate regularly and consistently, respond to questions and concerns promptly, and offer occasional educational opportunities that support TCHS families.
• Marketing: Develop and implement on-going marketing and recruitment plans to ensure TCHS’s growth and sustainability.
• Finance: In collaboration with the Office Manager and the Board’s Treasurer, develop and implement the budget and ensure compliance (invoices, record keeping, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll).
• Communication: The Head-of-School should be prepared to be the kind, effective, and persuasive public face of the school. She/he should be able to maintain regular communication with teachers, staff, students, families, the board of directors, community donors, potential parents and community influencers—verbally, in one-on-one and group settings, and in writing.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctorate in Education, Curriculum and Development, Educational Leadership, or other related field
• Three years of educational leadership experience
• Five years of teaching experience
• Possess a strong understanding of educational philosophies with accompanying respect for children in line with a constructivist philosophy that supports Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM), and Project-based Learning
• Familiarity with/ability to ensure our curriculum meets and exceeds the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Financially literate
• Strong leadership, management, organizational, conflict-resolution and team-building talents
• Strong written and verbal communication along with an enthusiastic and caring nature; someone who builds consensus and works effectively with a wide array of individuals
• Familiarity with the Jewish religion, practices and traditions a plus, but not required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required; Hebrew a plus
• Certification in Educational Leadership or as a School Principal by the State of Texas a plus

To apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to: [email protected]

Thank you for your interest.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.