The Organization
Bialik Hebrew Day School is the largest Jewish day school in Canada, educating more than 1,500 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 at our two branches, the Viewmount Branch located in midtown Toronto and the Himel Branch — including two buildings — located on the Vaughan Jewish Community Campus. Since opening its doors in 1961, Bialik has offered high-quality General and Jewish Studies programs with a commitment to academic innovation and excellence. Bialik’s non-prescriptive Jewish education comprises Hebrew literacy, Zionism and Jewish values and identity. The school is committed to developing students into top-tier thinkers and problem solvers with the qualities and skills that will help them become future Canadian and Jewish leaders.
Key Responsibilities
The Vice Principal at Himel will be one of two Vice Principals at the Himel Branch, supporting and working in collaboration with the Principal in the educational and administrative management of the branch, creating an environment in which our students can thrive socially, emotionally and academically. The Vice Principal will play a leadership role in promoting our mission and values, ensuring the smooth running of the school, supporting the success of our students, and providing support to, and supervision of, faculty.
In addition, in coordination with other members of the Administrative Team, the Vice Principal will:
- Monitor and promote student academic progress and social-emotional wellbeing
- Oversee scheduling of Branch classes, activities and special programs.
- Hold students accountable for proper behaviour, and work with teachers and parents to address behaviour challenges as they arise
- Serve as a resource for faculty needing support and guidance in all areas of school life
- Observe and evaluate teachers and teaching assistants within the context of the school’s educational vision and goals
- Lead faculty professional development sessions
- Collaborate extensively with counterparts at the Viewmount Branch to ensure consistency of approach and program
Qualifications and Skills
Candidates must have the following:
- Ontario Teaching Certificate or its equivalent
- Successful experience as a classroom teacher
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of current best practices in education
- Knowledge of Jewish customs and traditions
Ideal candidates may have some or all of the following:
- Principal’s certification
- Master’s degree in education or related field
- Experience in school administration
- Experience in staff supervision and curriculum development
- Knowledge of Hebrew
- Familiarity with Responsive Classroom
Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references to hr@bialik.ca with "Vice Principal at Bialik’s Himel Branch” in the subject line by April 21, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those candidates who will be interviewed.