High School Principal

Background

Founded in 1946, Magen David Yeshivah is an Early Childhood through Grade 12 Jewish day school rooted in Sephardic tradition and anchored in Jewish law. For generations, MDY has been committed to providing a comprehensive dual-curriculum education that emphasizes academic excellence, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Through both Judaic and General Studies, the school equips students to engage confidently with an ever-changing modern world through the prism of Torah values, while cultivating within them a deep understanding of and love for the people, land, and State of Israel.

Its mission is to produce broadly educated, ethical, self-confident, and compassionate Torah-observant Jews who are committed to lifelong learning, community service, and personal growth.

Founded in 1946, Magen David Yeshivah is an Early Childhood through Grade 12 Jewish day school rooted in Sephardic tradition and anchored in Jewish law. For generations, MDY has been committed to providing a comprehensive dual-curriculum education that emphasizes academic excellence, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Through both Judaic and General Studies, the school equips students to engage confidently with an ever-changing modern world through the prism of Torah values, while cultivating within them a deep understanding of and love for the people, land, and State of Israel.

Its mission is to produce broadly educated, ethical, self-confident, and compassionate Torah-observant Jews who are committed to lifelong learning, community service, and personal growth.

The High School Principal serves as the educational and administrative leader of Magen David Yeshivah’s High School, which currently serves approximately 440 students. The Principal stewards a vibrant learning community dedicated to academic excellence, creativity, intellectual curiosity, Torah values, personal growth, and a deep commitment to the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Reporting to senior school leadership, the Principal is responsible for setting the strategic vision for the High School, fostering a culture of achievement and respect, and ensuring the successful implementation of a comprehensive dual-curriculum.

This highly visible leader partners closely with faculty, students, parents, rabbis, and community stakeholders to nurture each student’s unique strengths and talents, cultivate exceptional teaching, and advance the school’s mission of developing broadly educated, ethical, self-confident, and compassionate Torah-observant young adults prepared for college, career, community service, and lifelong learning.

Magen David Yeshivah stands at an exciting and pivotal moment in its history. Building on decades of educational excellence and sustained growth, the school is preparing for its next chapter with the development of a new seven-story, state-of-the-art High School facility that will expand opportunities for students and faculty alike.

The next High School Principal will have the unique opportunity to lead during this period of growth and transformation, helping shape the future of one of the nation's leading Jewish day schools. They will join a school community defined by exceptional educators, strong student outcomes, and a deeply caring culture. Magen David Yeshivah is distinguished not only by the quality of its academic and Judaic programs, but also by the warmth that permeates the community.

Students are known personally and supported by faculty members who care for them as if they were their own children.

The ideal leader will bring both charisma and heart. They will be a visible and approachable presence who builds trust across the school community and fosters meaningful relationships with students, faculty, parents, and community leaders. A collaborative team player, the Principal will lead by example, inspiring excellence through humility, integrity, and a genuine commitment to others. As the High School enters this exciting new phase, the Principal will play a critical role in preserving the school's distinctive culture while guiding continued innovation, growth, and…