Come join a committed, caring, talented faculty in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.
The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill the position of Lower School Principal, beginning July 1, 2027. Reporting to the Head of School, the Principal serves as the educational and community leader of our Lower School campus (Junior Kindergarten through 5th Grade), leading a warm, relationship-centered environment where students are supported and challenged.
The ideal candidate is student-centered and a joyful community leader who embraces our pluralistic mission. They are a trusted relationship-builder and a skilled communicator, and they have a record of building strong teams. Strong candidates have experience teaching and/or leading in a lower school, supervising and supporting educators, and partnering with families. The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000. This position is eligible for benefits, including tuition assistance, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement plan.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the instructional leader of the Lower School, partnering with faculty to strengthen teaching and learning;
- Recruit, supervise, coach, and evaluate faculty and staff, and directly supervise nine faculty and administrative leaders;
- Oversee daily operations, staffing, budgeting, student support services, and facilities as Campus Head;
- Build strong partnerships with families and the community, and support enrollment and retention;
- Strengthen Jewish life and learning, and foster connections to Jewish identity and Israel;
- Contribute to school-wide leadership as a member of the senior leadership team.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Experience teaching and/or leading in a lower school setting.
- Experience supervising, evaluating, and supporting educators.
- Experience working collaboratively with families.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to Jewish education.
Work Environment:
- In accordance with the School’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.
To apply: DRG Consulting is conducting this search on behalf of CESJDS. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, a 1-2 page writing sample, and the names and contact information of five references to Merav Schwartz at [email protected], and copy this link Lower School Principal in a new browser and apply.
The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience teaching and/or leading in a lower school setting
- Experience supervising, evaluating, and supporting educators
- Experience working collaboratively with families
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to Jewish education
What We Do
CESJDS is a Pre K-12 grade independent day school that delivers an exemplary general and Jewish education. Its purpose is to ensure a vibrant Jewish future by fostering the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.
