OVERVIEW 

Gann Academy, a pluralistic Jewish high school in the Greater Boston area, is recruiting an Assistant Head of School for Jewish Education/School Rabbi to begin in 2026. This Jewish visionary and dugma ishit will inspire high school students to engage in deep Jewish learning and find meaning in Jewish life inside and outside the classroom. A passionate Jewish leader, the successful candidate should have a proven track record of leading a team around a shared vision of educational excellence.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

At 28 years old, Gann Academy is in a place of remarkable strength. In the fall of 2025, the school welcomed nearly 345 students, grades 9-12, from 22 different middle schools and a diverse array of Jewish communities across the spectrum of Jewish observance.  The school is in excellent financial health as it balances its budget yearly and has recently raised an endowment of over $30 million. Gann is governed by a professionally run Board that carefully adheres to the principles of independent school governance laid out by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

The school’s organizational strength is matched by the quality of its educational program. Gann boasts an array of course offerings that have been augmented by the recent opening of Gann’s Innovation Space, home to courses in the arts, computing, fabrication, engineering, and design. Over recent years, the offerings in the Jewish Studies, Hebrew Language, and Jewish Life departments have deepened and expanded. The school has successfully implemented a unique Jewish Studies Scholars and Hebrew Scholars Program for students to opt into additional Limudei Kodesh and Hebrew language courses. These courses and new initiatives serve as international models for Jewish educators.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Assistant Head of School (AHoS) for Jewish Education will join Gann’s senior leadership team which serves as the main decision-making cabinet of the school. The successful candidate must be a proven team manager who knows how to inspire adults towards a common goal and develop a culture of hard work, innovation, and expansive thinking.  

The successful candidate must have a significant level of content expertise in the field of Jewish Studies, Israel education, and Hebrew Language. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Key Administrative Responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively with the other Assistant Heads of School to ensure that approaches to teaching and learning are consistent across departments 
• Manage the Jewish Life team and other Jewish educators as needed
• Ensure the highest quality of programming in Jewish life that also respects the pluralistic nature of our community
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with parents 
• Participate in weekend and evening admissions and development events

Key Teaching and Advising Responsibilities 

• Chaperone Shabbatonim, holiday programming, and other overnight experiences such as athletic tournaments with Jewish schools, the senior retreat, and orientation.
• Travel to Israel each year with Gann students 
• Teach one class of Jewish Studies per semester
• Lead Zman Kodesh Monday and Thursday, and mincha every day
• Advise a group of students in Grades 10-12
• Actively work to engage students in the cultivation of their Jewish journeys 

Key Pastoral Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school assemblies, parent meetings, student programs, and other ceremonies
• Represent the school in the Jewish community with other communal organizations
• Support families experiencing loss and other challenging circumstances
• Provide 1:1 support to students who are looking for spiritual guidance

DESIRED COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND COMMITMENTS 

• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills 
• At least 3-5 years of successful team management experience PLUS 
• At least 3-5 years of successful teaching experience at a middle or high school level in the field of Jewish Education  
• Programming experience in the field of Jewish Education 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high EQ 
• Rabbinical Degree
• Written and spoken Hebrew preferred 
• Ability to effectively lead others in managing relationships and interpersonal dynamics, navigate conflict well, and foster a positive work environment 
• Ability to maintain fortitude, resilience, calm, and expansive thinking even when the going gets tough 
• Interest in working hard and joining an extremely hard-working team 
• Ability to inspire engagement in Jewish life across the religious spectrum  
• Strong personal commitment to passionate Jewish living and learning  
• Strong personal commitment to Jewish pluralism 
• Strong personal connection to, and deep love of, Israel 

TO APPLY

Please submit a one-page cover letter and resume.  

SALARY 

Salary range is $140,000 - $160,000, depending on experience 

Relocation Support

Tuition Benefits 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Physical demands include dexterity for operating office machines and supplies, including—but not limited to—computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Gann Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.  

ACCOMMODATION 

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. 

E-VERIFY 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot verify that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. 

About Gann Academy

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators facilitate the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally. In growing our department, we are particularly interested in expanding the diversity of voices in our literature faculty. We are also interested in candidates who can help the department envision opportunities for collaboration across the humanities.  BENEFITS Gann Academy is an independent high school in Waltham, MA that offers a competitive, and comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies – paid vacation, paid sick days, and roughly 20 additional paid days off - based on the Jewish calendar. It is truly a unique and generous benefits package offered only at Gann! Employer match Retirement (403B), and Health and Dental insurance, are just a few of t...he benefits offered to eligible employees upon day one of joining the Gann community. Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall complete with a fresh salad bar and hot bar. Gann offers an attractive physical environment with bright spaces, FREE parking, and extensive fitness facilities available for our faculty and staff. Gann celebrates a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals; Gann staff/faculty tout the support and teamwork of their colleagues as a highlight of their Gann experience and one in which Gann is different from any other school or community. Come find out for yourself!

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