Vice Principal, Primary Division Viewmount Branch

Vice Principal, Primary Division Viewmount Branch

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.

Position Overview

As one of four Vice Principals at the Viewmount Branch, the Vice Principal, Primary Division will report to the Branch Principal and support the educational and administrative leadership of the branch. This role helps create an environment in which students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. The Primary Vice Principal plays a key leadership role in advancing the school’s mission and values, ensuring the smooth operation of the school, supporting student success, and providing supervision and support to faculty.

This position will start August 4, 2026. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000.

Key Responsibilities

Student Advocacy

• Provide oversight of SK - Grade 2 students’ progress, behaviour, and overall well-being
• 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
• 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

Performance Management

• Support teachers and educational assistants in collaboration with Director of Teaching and Learning and Branch Principals
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff through regular classroom visits, feedback, and performance reviews
• Coordinate supply coverage for staff absences
• Collaborate with the Educational Leadership Team to plan and coordinate professional development and staff meetings
• Create and foster opportunities that strengthen staff and student morale

Curriculum

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

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 and families
• Communicate regularly with parents through meetings, phone calls, emails, and newsletters
• Work with Admin Team to establish strategic priorities and develop plans for upholding Bialik’s pillars

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
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and the 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
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets) and digital filing systems
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and authorized to work in childcare and primary/secondary school teaching occupations.

Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to hr@bialik.ca with “Vice Principal” in the subject line by March 15, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those candidates who will be interviewed.

Bialik is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If required, accommodations will be made available upon request for candidates who move forward in the selection process. All information received will be kept confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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