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Manager of Development at Waldorf School of Baltimore

2012-05-15 08:37:17

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
URL: http://www.waldorfschoolofbaltimore.org

Description:

The Waldorf School of Baltimore invites you to apply for the position of manager of development. The successful candidate will be a confident and outgoing individual with development experience, who can demonstrate creativity and success in development including but not limited to annual fund, designated and major gifts, and event planning. The candidate should be a self-starter who is goal oriented and able to represent the Waldorf School of Baltimore at public events. The Development Manager will report to the Director of Advancement.

The Waldorf School of Baltimore is a pre-K through 8th grade school. It has been serving the Baltimore community since 1971 and has been a full member of AWSNA since 1985. Our beautiful campus is located in northern Baltimore City, on a wooded hillside adjacent to a large arboretum. The school reflects the diverse nature of its community, drawing students from urban, suburban and rural areas.

A bachelor’s degree is required with five years relevant experience. We offer competitive salaries based on education and experience and our benefit package includes medical and dental coverage, partial tuition remission, and a 403(b) retirement program. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Julia Kirkland, Director of Advancement at jkirkland@twsb.org.

Development Director at Cincinnati Waldorf School

2012-05-07 12:47:03

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
URL: http://www.cinciwaldorf.org

Description:

The Cincinnati Waldorf School is seeking a Development Director for the 2012-13 school year. This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week. We value excellent skills in both written and verbal communication, basic understanding of finance and budget making, independent initiation of projects and tasks, attention to detail, organizational skills, high self motivation, and strong computer skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience in a Waldorf community. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required.

We seek employees who understand and work with the Anthroposophical foundations of the curriculum, bring enthusiasm to build community and participate fully in the rich festival life.

The Cincinnati Waldorf School has provided a strong, social education for 37 years and we continue to experience sustained growth and retention. Our current enrollment of over 200
students represents a wide diversity across neighborhood, economics, ethnicity and lifestyle.

Our school building is located in an urban setting surrounded by over 20 acres of land including gardens, fields, wetlands, and small woods. Our satellite campus located in Indian Hill, Ohio is a majestic landscape of nearly 100 acres with deep forests, wild life and adjacent neighbors and friends who work a fully functioning organic farm.

Our strong programming includes parent-child classes, pre-school, kindergarten, as well as Grades 1 through 8, Eurythmy, Spanish, Handwork, Spatial Dynamics, Woodwork, and Music.

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and a resume listing background, training, experience, and three references. Call or write Christine Masur, Administrative Team Leader, at 513-541-0220 extension 101 or cmasur@cinciwaldorf.org.

To learn more about CWS, visit us on Facebook or at www.cinciwaldorf.org.

High School Coordinator, 3/4-time position at Emerson Waldorf School

2012-05-03 15:17:51

Location: Chapel Hill, NC
URL: http://www.emersonwaldorf.org/about/employment

Description:

Emerson Waldorf School is seeking a 3/4 time High School Coordinator. The High School Coordinator is responsible for providing servant-leadership to the high school and supporting high school teachers by facilitating and coordinating administrative and educational matters. This person will coordinate with the whole school in service of the high school; support the vision of the high school and the well being of the high school faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications: – Excellent executive functioning skills – Strong collaborative skills – Strong listening skills – Understanding of and ability to articulate and support Waldorf education and educators – Strong communication skills in speaking and writing – Strong mediation and problem-solving skills – Ability to think strategically with a vision for the future – Bachelor’s degree, or higher

Emerson Waldorf School (EWS), set on fifty-four wooded acres, was founded in 1984 and offers grades N-12. EWS became a full member of AWSNA in 1998 and is accredited by NCAIS and SAIS. The Research Triangle Area of North Carolina, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, is growing rapidly and is situated midway between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast. Please go to the following link (http://www.emersonwaldorf.org/admissions/helpful-information-for-visitors/) to learn more about the area.

If you would like to join our exceptional faculty, please email your resume and cover letter, brief biographical sketch and three references to Kelley Wiley, Administrative Specialist, emersonian@emersonwaldorf.org, Emerson Waldorf School 6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516; 919-967-1858.

Funds Development Coordinator at Eugene Waldorf School

2012-05-02 21:24:05

Location: Eugene, OR
URL: http://www.eugenewaldorf.org

Description:

The Eugene Waldorf School currently seeks a Funds Development Coordinator. This position is of vital importance to the Eugene Waldorf School, promoting and cultivating a spirit of relationship and giving throughout the school, as well as the greater Eugene community. Working out of a model of mission-based fundraising, the Development Coordinator maintains a strong relationship with the faculty, while interacting with the public and the school community with warmth and enthusiasm.

Primary Responsibilities:

Works with the Funds Development Committee to create and manage an annual fundraising and development plan, including a calendar of activities, deadlines and goals
Cultivates donors and fosters relationships with corporations and philanthropic organizations.
Promotes positive community relations.
Maintains donor and alumni database.
Manages the Annual Giving Campaign.
Oversees grant writing efforts.

Oversees capital campaigns to support site growth, as needed.

This is a part-time, 20 hour per week position. Base salary is $14,750. Applicants should be warm, professional and outgoing. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with others. Additional qualifications include: fundraising experience, a demonstrated ability to follow through on initiatives, attention to detail, organizational skills and a willingness to learn about Waldorf education.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Molly Wilson at molly.wilson@eugenewaldorf.org .

Applications will be processed immediately. The deadline to submit is June 1, 2012. Position will begin August 1, 2012.

Seeking Administrative Director at Waldorf School of Louisville

2012-05-01 13:46:16

Location: Louisville, KY
URL: http://waldorflouisville.com

Description:

The Waldorf School of Louisville is seeking a full time Administrative Director for the 2012-2013 school year..
The Waldorf School of Louisville is a growing school serving children parent-child through 8th grade. We are a developing school with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. WSL has a strong and professional parent board and a growing administrative pillar. We are located on a beautiful wooded campus close to health food stores and affordable neighborhoods. Louisville is an intersection of the Midwest and the South, a college town, and a cosmopolitan hub for the arts and outdoor life. It is seeped in old world traditions and forwarding thinking entrepreneurship. In Louisville we have access to Foxhollow Biodynamic Farm, Kentahten Teacher Training courses, and Anthroposophical Medicine.

For our Administrative Director, we provide a strong spirit of colleague support. The next few years at Waldorf School of Louisville look to be ones of much growth and development. Our current Administrative Staff includes Full-time Administrative Director, Full-time Administrative Assistant, and Full-time Receptionist.

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health Insurance
¾ Tuition remission for one child
Professional development opportunities

If you are interested please email your resume and introductory cover letter with a short autobiography to Angeline Green, Administrative Assistant (angeline.green@waldorflouisville.com). Thank you.

School Administrator at White Mountain Waldorf School

2012-04-30 10:06:44

Location: Albany, New Hampshire
URL: http://www.whitemountainwaldorf.org

Description:

The Administrator is responsible for the daily operational flow of the main office, and helps to ensure the smooth implementation of administrative policies and procedures, working with Faculty Chairs and Board of Trustees as appropriate.

The Administrator provides leadership for the school’s vision and for the school’s short and long-term planning, working to support the school’s financial health. The Administrator must be well-organized and able to balance a large number of tasks, and should be able to identify areas where policy or development is needed, and be able to work with committees to bring plans to fruition. The Administrator should maintain awareness of and communicate to appropriate groups, current trends in Waldorf and Mainstream education.

The Administrator should have considerable knowledge of Waldorf school philosophy, including administrative and educational principles, techniques and methods, as well as considerable knowledge of State educational requirements and policies as they apply to both private schools and to child care facilities. A commitment to the spiritual foundation of the school is essential. The Administrator must be able to exercise creative planning in terms of setting goals and have the ability to follow through on those goals.

Skill Sets Required:
•Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience required, preferably in Business Administration, HR or Education
•Waldorf Administrative Training Additionally Preferred
•At least 5 years in business management including bookkeeping, accounting, and human resources
•Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when necessary
•Ability to be flexible and jump in and do what is necessary to ensure the school operates effectively and efficiently
•Excellent fiscal management skills
•Knowledge of HR law, nonprofit policies and procedures
•Proficient knowledge in NH State Statutes pertaining to Childcare and Private Schools
•Experience in contract administration
•Experience with cash management
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Excellent interpersonal and group facilitation skills
•Strong understanding of Waldorf education
•Strong desire to model collaborative and servant leadership
•Ability to balance the needs of students, faculty, board, and parents
•Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize and present administrative data effectively
•Proficient with Quickbooks, standard software applications and general office machinery

To apply, please send a resume with contact information for three references, a letter of intent and a brief biography. This information may be emailed to: info@whitemountainwaldorf.org or mailed to PO Box 1069, Conway, NH 03818

School Chair at Waldorf School of Philadelphia

2012-04-25 17:47:08

Location: Philadelphia, PA
URL: http://www.phillywaldorf.com

Description:

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a well established independent school offering Waldorf education for students from pre-K through grade 8 with a current enrollment of approximately one hundred and seventy five students, is seeking an individual to fill a new School Chair position, a key leadership role in our threefold management team. This position is full-time beginning August 1, 2012.

The primary function of the School Chair is to provide pedagogical leadership for the school community and serve as the “face” of the school to the community at large along with the other two members of the Leadership Team. The School Chair holds the big picture view of the school, serving and leading the community in ways that support Waldorf education and the school’s mission and vision.

Candidates must have experience as a Waldorf educator, a willingness to work collaboratively, and the vision and strength needed to guide the school toward achievement of its educational, organizational and financial goals.

Requirements for the position include:
• Bachelor’s degree in education or educational leadership
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Waldorf educator
• Knowledge and grounding in anthroposophy and Waldorf pedagogy
• Demonstrated administrative experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Training in Waldorf administration and conflict resolution with a willingness to receive further training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and use of email
• Comfort with public speaking and good presentation skills
• Understanding of financial management and the needs of a small, not-for-profit organization

Compensation and benefits package for this position is competitive with other independent schools in the area.

The application deadline is May 15, 2012. All interested candidates should submit, via email, a detailed letter of interest, biographical statement, current resume, and the contact information for three current professional references to Kay Hoffman at kay@adminservice.com. A job description is available upon request. No phone calls please.

Full-time Administrator at Three Rivers Waldorf School

2012-04-25 08:10:52

Location: La Crosse, WI
URL: http://www.threeriverswaldorfschool.com

Description:

Three Rivers Waldorf School seeks a highly organized and responsible full-time school administrator who will be a principal representative of the school within the school and the larger community. The administrator will supervise office staff and be a link between faculty, parents, and the board. TRWS is looking for a leader who is forward-thinking and has the skills and energy to lead our organization. This is an opportunity to have a lasting impact on a community whose mission is to actively participate in the positive transformation of society.

required qualifications: *effective written, oral, and electronic communication skills *experience in a supervisory or management role

ability to cull, prioritize, and disseminate relevant information.
interest in Waldorf education and a commitment to learn more through independent study, professional training, etc.

passion for continued self development

*general accounting knowledge

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and any other pertinent information to:
Craig Richmond [or Admin Task Force]
Three Rivers Waldorf School 901 Caledonia Street La Crosse, WI 54603

Head of School at Sunrise Waldorf School

2012-04-22 21:56:04

Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
URL: http://www.sunrisewaldorfschool.org

Description:

Sunrise Waldorf School is a full AWSNA member school now in our 31st year. SWS offers a comprehensive Waldorf curriculum from ECE through Grade Eight, including specialty subjects French, Eurythmy, Handwork, Woodwork, P.E., Strings and Music. Established in 1980, our seven acre rural campus is located in the Cowichan Valley, 45 minutes north of Victoria, on Vancouver Island. SWS is part of a vibrant island community, abundant with arts, surrounded by organic farms and endless outdoor adventures. Most of the families at SWS have moved to the Cowichan Valley from all over the world to attend SWS.

The Head of School is a key position in the life of Sunrise Waldorf School, carrying the vision of SWS as an anthroposophically based educational organization. The Head of School leads the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure the overall health of the school and represents the school in communicating the vision and policies to the faculty, employees, students, parents and community.

The Head of School will hold responsibilities in five areas within the functioning of Sunrise Waldorf School: Educational Leadership; Governance and Internal Relations; Human Resources; Administration; and Budget and Development.

In the area of Educational Leadership, the Head of School will:
• Carry the designate of Principal in all interactions with the Ministry of Education.
• Respond immediately to questions and concerns from parents and the wider community while executing all SWS communication and conflict resolution policies.
• Lead the faculty in implementing SWS pedagogical policies and procedures.
• Support the faculty in meeting all aspects of delivery of a high standard of Waldorf education.
• Have the authority to uphold the values of SWS school among the parent body and in the community.

In the area of Governance and Internal Relations, the Head of School will:
• Act as Head of School to speak for and represent SWS to the school and wider community and government.
• Promote and facilitate respectful and collaborative working conditions between all faculty, staff, parents, Board members and the wider community.
• Facilitate the Communications Protocol within the school community.
• Recommend policy changes and development to committees and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that all internal committees are functioning effectively by attending faculty committee meetings as needed and by forming ad hoc committees of the necessary constituents in consultation with the appropriate committee chairs when necessary.
• Attend all board meetings as an ex-officio member and participate in Board committees as directed by the Board.

In the area of Human Resources, the Head of School will:
• Have the authority to hold faculty accountable to SWS policy, procedures, protocol and contractual obligations; all faculty report to the Head of School.
• Have the responsibility for completing faculty evaluations.
• Ensure that faculty are supported in their training to fulfill all Ministry of Education requirements and standards of SWS.
• Lead the administrative process of faculty hiring, ensuring all SWS Human Resources policies are fulfilled, while serving as a member of the Hiring Committee.
• Conduct and document exit interviews with teachers who leave the school .

In the area of Administration, the Head of School will:
• Collaborate with the Business Administrator to ensure that the school functions efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis.
• Collaborate with the Business Administrator to foster an environment of open communication and accountability.
• Ensure that all Ministry of Education requirements and standards are met, including requirements of the School Act and any Ministerial Orders, to maintain status as a Group 1 independent school.

In the area of Budget and Development, the Head of School will:
• Promote the school and encourage enrollment.
• Support the Business Administrator in creating an annual Budget and Human Resources Plan.
• Administer the Special Education budget and complete all required reporting to the Ministry of Education.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Waldorf education and will be a consummate professional with a passion for co-creating, collaboration and teamwork. The Head of School must have a sound educational philosophy and background, and must be committed to serving a diverse school community. Further, the ideal candidate should have demonstrated management capabilities and previous successful leadership experience in a Waldorf context, with a demonstrated track record in working with faculty, administration and a Board of Trustees.

All applicants must have Canadian citizenship or residency, and be eligible for a BC Teaching Certificate.

Our salary levels are based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental and extended health benefit options, plus a tuition benefit.

Please forward your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to: hr@sunrisewaldorfschool.org.

Finance Director (Full time position) at Merriconeag Waldorf School

2012-04-12 13:19:51

Location: Freeport, Maine
URL: http://www.merriconeag.org

Description:

General Statement of Responsibilities: The Finance Director coordinates, manages, and performs all accounting and other business office functions required to present complete, timely, and accurate financial information.

These specific tasks are the responsibility of the Finance Director:

Budgeting
• Prepare and communicate the school’s annual budget and ongoing forecasts
• Prepare monthly financial information for presentation to the board; review actual vs. budget balances and investigate where appropriate
• Ascertain accurate and timely deposit and disbursement of the school’s revenues and expenditures
• Manage all cash balances; ascertain that restricted receipts are properly reserved and disbursed, and funds are appropriately invested in accordance with established policy
• Monitor and appropriately manage the school accounts receivable balance

Tuition
• Coordinate the preparation, communication, and distribution of annual enrollment and tuition contracts with parents
• Administer all aspects of the school’s tuition assistance program, including analysis and presentation of tax return and other financial information to committee members and communication of award results with the Administrator and Board Treasurer as needed.

Employees
• Administer all aspects of employee payroll and benefit plan, including plan design, employee communication, and all necessary filing requirements
• Perform risk management for all appropriate insurance coverage

Capital Campaigns
• Administer all financial aspects of capital campaigns, including negotiation of required loans, disbursement and monitoring of construction related costs, and managing the collection of pledges

Financial Audit
• Coordinate and prepare all information requested from external accountants for the annual financial audit and preparation of financial statements and tax return
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as deemed necessary or assigned by the board

Communication
• Compile and submit a monthly report on the budget to the board and faculty

Committees:
• Participate in Administrative Section meeting, meets weekly
• Non voting member of the Board of Directors, meets monthly

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years experience in a similar role or function
• Experience working in a not for profit accounting environment preferred
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Advance Accounting degrees or certifications preferred

How To Apply

Please send your resume along with cover letter and any supporting details to: administrator@merriconeag.org