Careers: Vice Principal, Viewmount South

The Organization

Bialik Hebrew Day School is a thriving Kindergarten to Grade 8 Jewish day school in the GTA, educating more than 1,600 students at our two branches – the Viewmount Branch located in midtown Toronto and the Himel Branch 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. In response to the growing community need for Jewish education, Bialik will be opening a new facility for its Junior Kindergarten students – to be known as "Viewmount South" – located at Holy Blossom Temple (1950 Bathurst Street, Toronto).

Position Overview

In this newly created role, the Vice Principal, Viewmount South will be based at the new Viewmount South location.They will be supervised by the Viewmount Branch Principal and will be a member of Bialik's administrative team. This role carries responsibilities of a Vice Principal while additionally overseeing facilities management, day-to-day operations, and program coordination in partnership with Holy Blossom Temple staff. The Vice Principal, Viewmount South will also be responsible for ensuring the highest standards are met in relation to the health, safety and overall well-being of students and staff at Viewmount South.

Key Responsibilities

Student Advocacy

• Provide oversight of JK students' progress, behaviour, and overall well-being
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are up-to-date and are followed by staff and students
• Facilitate staff engagement in developing consistent student behaviour expectations, routines and consequences
• Debrief with students and teachers about behaviour incidents; assign appropriate consequences and involve parents when necessary
• Maintain documentation of any incidents in which children are hurt or harmed
• Support the implementation of learning accommodations, IEPs and Growth Plans in collaboration with the Dean of Student Services, classroom teachers, parents and specialists
• Support the referral process and interventions with outside professionals (e.g. OT, social workers)
• Address parent concerns related to student learning, behaviour or programming

Instruction, Supervision and Evaluation of Staff

• Support JK teachers and assistants in collaboration with Directors and Branch Principals
• Participate in hiring, onboarding and orientation of new JK personnel
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate JK staff through regular classroom visits, feedback and performance reviews
• Coordinate supply coverage for JK staff absences

Curriculum

• Support inquiry-based learning strategies to encourage curiosity and exploration among students in the General and Jewish Studies programs
• Select and coordinate appropriate JK materials and resources
• Support innovation in early childhood education through research and best practices
• Keep abreast of developments and trends in curriculum, development stages and education as a whole
• Ensure high-quality instruction and student assessment practices in JK
• Support teachers in offering an educational experience that offers Differentiated Instruction practices, as well as Universal Design for Learning

Facilities and Site Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison with Holy Blossom Temple staff, ensuring smooth and safe daily operations
• Oversee scheduling of classrooms, common space and special events at Viewmount South, including, but not limited to field trips, workshops, rehearsals, performances and events for incoming students
• Ensure safe, clean and well-maintained facilities
• Coordinate health and safety protocols in partnership with Temple staff and school leadership
• Manage onsite organization of materials, supplies and resources

Communication

• Communicate regularly with parents through meetings, phone calls, emails, and newsletters
• Liaise with the Vice Principals at the Viewmount and Himel Branches to ensure consistency and best practices
• Welcome new families and facilitate orientations for incoming JK students, in coordination with the Admissions Department
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and administrators to ensure alignment and transparency
• Represent the Viewmount South location at leadership meetings, committees and community events as required
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Admissions to lead tours for prospective tours parents

School Culture and Leadership

• Foster a nurturing, inclusive and joyful learning environment rooted in Jewish values and traditions
• Promote a strong sense of community and partnership between Bialik, families
• Coordinate the planning of professional development and staff meetings in consultation with the rest of the Educational Leadership Team
• Create opportunities to develop staff and student morale
• Work with Admin Team to establish strategic priorities and develop plans for upholding Bialik's pillars

Confidentiality and Ethical Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and data
• Adhere to all school policies and legal requirements, including duty-to-report obligations regarding child safety and well-being

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Education degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification or equivalent
• Strong understanding of Jewish history, values, customs, and traditions
• Minimum of five years teaching experience
• Prior leadership experience in early childhood or elementary education
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate facilities and operations in a shared space
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff, parents, students and community partners
• Commitment to fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for young learners
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets) and digital filing systems

Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references to with "Vice Principal, Viewmount South" in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those candidates who will be interviewed.

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