Administrator Support Program

JNTP offers support to Jewish day school administrators and teacher leaders who are new to administration (0-3 years in the role) and have supervisory responsibilities. This is a valuable opportunity for self-assessment, reflection and professional growth at the start of a new role.

Our program brings New Teacher Center’s nationally recognized professional development to the Jewish day school field. Coaching strategies, tools and resources are modeled on NTC’s research-based and highly-regarded work in the area of school leadership. JNTP’s comprehensive administrator support is responsive to the culture and needs of the individual school.

Since 2013, we have coached 120 new administrators in 67 schools across 15 states.

Cohort model

Offers early career administrators the opportunity to collaborate, share experiences and grow with others in similar roles through a combination of professional development workshops and one-on-one coaching.

Over a two-year period, 10 days of professional development workshops and three 1.5-hour evening forums
Eleven 1-hour individual coaching sessions over the two years
JNTP coach meetings with Head of School
Professional development addresses topics of leadership, culture and supervision

Individual Coaching model

Customized individual support to early career administrators to help them quickly maximize their potential.

Choice of 10 or 12 sessions of one hour each
Periodic check-ins with Head of School
Agenda set by novice administrator around areas of leadership, culture and supervision

“I have gained so much from participating in the Administrator Support Program. Most importantly, it provided me with a professional community. It is really helpful to vent, share ideas and hear about other people’s challenges. One strategy, in particular, that has made an impact is the “Quick Visits” tool. It’s very difficult to leave my classroom, so I wasn’t doing enough classroom observations. Being taught how to do “Quick Visits” liberated me and enabled me to get into every single classroom in my department. It helped me understand what’s really happening in the classroom and what the students are experiencing. I believe it has helped me change the culture of the department.”

Lynn Kraft

Chair of the Bible Department, Ida Crown Jewish Academy

“I have been part of many professional development courses and initiatives during my years as a Jewish educator. My experience with JNTP’s Administrator Support Program has had the most significant, direct impact on my effectiveness in school.”