San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA), a leading independent ECC–12 college-preparatory Jewish day school in San Diego, seeks an accomplished and highly relational Head of Upper School to lead grades 6–12. Reporting to the Head of School and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this leader will guide the academic vision, culture, and day-to-day life of the Upper School with clarity, steadiness, and purpose. The Head of Upper School will play a central role in strengthening program coherence, supporting faculty excellence, and ensuring a student experience rooted in rigor, belonging, and Jewish values.

As the chief academic and community leader for grades 6–12, the Head of Upper School will cultivate an environment in which students are known, challenged, supported, and inspired. This role calls for a leader with substantial experience teaching and leading in a secondary school setting, strong operational judgment, and exceptional relational skill, along with a nuanced understanding of independent and Jewish day school education. Visible, approachable, and grounded, the ideal candidate will bring warmth, thoughtful decision-making, and a steady presence to a community that values partnership, clarity, and high standards.

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