About King David High School

https://www.kdhs.org/

King David High School is a pluralistic, community, and co-educational Jewish high
school in the Oakridge district of Vancouver. The school, initially known as Maimonides
Secondary School, opened in September 1987 with nine students in Grade 8. In the years
that followed, and with growing support from the community, the school continued to
grow. In 2005, spearheaded by the vision and philanthropy of the Diamond Foundation,
King David High School opened the doors to a new facility.

King David serves students in Grades 8 - 12 and is the largest Jewish high school west of
Winnipeg. In 2022-2023 we have a student body of 268 with 65 students in Grade 8.
The unique feature of the school is its dynamic, integrated General and Judaic Studies,
dual curriculum. Throughout its history, King David has developed leaders and
visionaries who now play important roles in supporting both the local and global
communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

The Head of School is responsible for:

• The effective general management of King David High School
• For ensuring the provision of academic leadership and strategic vision
• For the quality of the student experience
• For all academic, administrative and community relations activities at King David

The Head of School will establish high standards of academic excellence while building
positive relations with all stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, government
officials and the Jewish community.

The Head of School will facilitate the strategic performance, team development,
building stakeholder relationships and is ultimately responsible for all operations.
Business acumen will be demonstrated through strong financial management, change
management, and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

A successful candidate will:

• Possess excellent academic credentials
• Have senior-level administrative experience
• Have an understanding of the role of an independent school
• Have a rapport with young people
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of Jewish culture and religious practices but will
  delegate matters requiring Jewish expertise to the Head of Judaic Studies
• Be a seasoned educator with outstanding interpersonal skills, who is able to build
  and maintain relationships based on trust, accountability, open communication and
  decisive action.

This position will begin July 1, 2024.

To apply to become our next head of school please send a cover letter and resume to
our search consultant at Prizmah, Center for Jewish Day Schools. Amy Wasser, Senior
Director School Services, amyw[at]prizmah[dot]org. All inquiries will remain confidential.