Leadership Pathways for Jewish Day School Educators
Explore clear next steps from classroom teaching into roles like department chair, division head, and Head of School — with guidance tailored to Jewish day school educators.
From teaching to leading
You’ve built your career around students, learning, and community. You understand what makes a school work and where it can be stronger.
Leadership is the next step.
Jewish Day Schools need leaders who can support educators, guide strategy, and build environments where both students and teachers thrive. At JSLE, we help experienced educators take that step with clarity, confidence, and support.
What leadership allows you to do
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Shape the direction and vision of a school
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Support and develop other educators
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Influence culture, curriculum, and community
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Expand your impact beyond a single classroom
From classroom to Head of School
Dr. Kimberly Schwartz is the Head of School at Valley Beth Shalom in Los Angeles. But she started her career as a religious school teacher before becoming principal at Temple Judea.
She has decades worth of experience in both Jewish and secular education. But she wanted to take on more and that’s exactly what she’s found as a head of school.
If you’re ready to step up from your current role, Jewish school leadership could be in your future.
Start Your Journey in Jewish School Leadership
Whether you're looking to lead, partner, or support, we invite you to connect.
Our team will get in touch to discuss how we can work together to strengthen Jewish day school leadership.
Know someone who would make a great Jewish Day School leader?
Do they:
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Lead with purpose and care about their community
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Inspire and support the next generation
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Have the potential to grow into leadership
Send us their info. We’ll take it from there.