San Francisco Waldorf School
San Francisco Waldorf School is seeking to appoint a Head of Administration, who will serve the multi-campus, Nursery-Grade 12 programs, as its chief administrator. As such, the Board of Trustees, the College of Teachers and various parent bodies look to the Head of Administration for leadership in resource development, human resources, finance, facilities and operational oversight for the SF Waldorf School. The Head must enthusiastically embrace the School's purpose and mission and bring creative leadership and strong direction and a passion for excellence to the development and continued growth of the institution. San Francisco Waldorf School consists of a grade school campus founded in 1979, a high school founded in 1997 and a nursery and parenting program founded in 2003. In September of 2007 the high school moved into a newly purchased facility and is the first Leed certified high school in the San Francisco Bay area. Our programs and facilities are in the midst of planned growth. We have successfully completed Phase I of a $15 million Capital Campaign with planning of Phase II just beginning. The Head of Administration is appointed by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the College of Teachers and reports to the Board. We are interested in candidates who can participate in the implementation and successful completion of all present and future capital campaigns, who are seasoned, successful leaders, experienced in administration, as well as familiar with the dynamics of growth, change, refinement, and stabilization in young, evolving institutions. The optimal candidate will possess most, if not all, of the following: •Demonstrated leadership in a senior administrative/management position with strengths in organization, strategic and long range planning, and program development and enhancement •Proven success in fundraising and marketing, who can effectively tell the -SF Waldorf story- •Record of successful recruitment, hiring, evaluation, mentoring, and retention of talented personnel, with a proven ability to inspire and empower •Budgeting and financial management experience •Familiarity with technology and information science •A collaborative, team-building approach to leadership with the ability to delegate authority and ensure accountability •Superior interpersonal and communication skill Knowledge, awareness and commitment to Waldorf education and philosophy are essential. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae or resume along with a statement of interest in the position to Renee Jordan, Chair, Head of Administration Search Committee, San Francisco Waldorf School, 2938 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 or e-mail rjordan@sfwaldorf.org. Deadline is March 25, 2008. We expect the candidate to assume the role in Summer 2008. Salary is negotiable.
 
San Francisco Waldorf School
Renee Jordan rjordan@sfwaldorf.org
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115 USA
Phone:415-931-2750
Fax:415-931-0590
(Added: 22-Feb-2008 )

Waldorf School Trust
The Nairobi Waldorf School in Kenya is urgently looking for someone to fill the post of Head Teacher. If you have a degree in Waldorf Education, have Waldorf teaching experience, have a good command of the English language and would like to get involved in the running of an enthusiastic, young, developing, multicultural school in all its aspects ( Mentoring of a young and inexperienced faculty, parent education, child admission, administration and finance), and are ready for a challenge in a Developing Country please contact Diana Smit at waldorftrust@nbi.ispkenya.com. You can read more about our school on www.nairobiwaldorfschool.com.
 
Waldorf School Trust
Diana Smit waldorftrust@nbi.ispkenya.com
P.O. Box 13732
Nairobi,  00800 Kenya
Phone:+254 20 883134
(Added: 25-Apr-2008 )

Shining Mountain Waldorf School
High School Administrator 2008-09 Shining Mountain Waldorf School is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Administrator in the High School for the 2008-09 academic year. This position may be half-time to full-time depending upon areas of experience and expertise. Our basic Administrative position is half-time. In addition, we are looking for someone to take on college counseling, which is another quarter-time. An additional quarter-time teaching or as Pedagogical Dean for the High School could round out a full-time position. The ideal candidate will have extensive Waldorf high school experience in teaching and administration, a BA or higher, and will have completed Waldorf teacher training. Shining Mountain Waldorf School is a fully accredited member school of the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). Founded in 1983, Shining Mountain has grown steadily and now has an enrollment of 325 students in K-12th grade with a full and part-time faculty and staff of 62. The educational program is directed by a College of Teachers, which was founded in 1990. We have two kindergartens, a full elementary school with classes of 28 students, and our High School, which was founded in 1991, now has 90 students. Shining Mountain’s beautiful nine-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in sunny Boulder, home of the University of Colorado. Numerous ski resorts and hiking trails are nearby, and the cultural attractions of Denver are only 40 minutes away. Our Festival Hall for Arts and Athletics provides Shining Mountain with regulation basketball and volleyball courts, as well as space for drama, choral, and instrumental performances, seasonal festivals, sporting activities, and school assemblies. The Denver area Anthroposophical Society brings spiritual depth to our community through festival celebrations, workshops and conferences, and visiting lecturers. Biodynamic farming initiatives are active on our campus and in the Boulder Valley area. We are looking for individuals to join us who have training in Waldorf education, strong teaching abilities, collegial cooperation and teamwork, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. Salary & Benefits: Our 2007-2008 base salary is $37,492; this will likely increase by a COLA adjustment for 2008-09. We offer years of experience pay of $850 per year for up to fifteen years of full-time Waldorf teaching experience at a qualified Waldorf School, and up to five years for full-time service in comparable positions at non-Waldorf schools. Medical, dental, and disability insurance, and a 401k retirement plan are included for teachers. Full tuition benefits are included for faculty children. A fund is available to help offset moving expenses. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a resume, and references to Agaf Dancy at agafd@smwaldorf.org, by Fax to 303-444-7701 or by mail to Shining Mountain Waldorf School, 999 Violet Ave., Boulder, CO 80304.
 
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Agaf Dancy AgafD@smwaldorf.org
999 Violet Ave.
Boulder, CO 80304 USA
Phone:303-444-7697
Fax:303-444-7701
(Added: 30-Jan-2008 )

Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School, a K-12 AWSNA accredited school celebrating its 25th anniversary, is currently accepting applications for our new full time position of High School Chair. This individual will work closely with the faculty and the College of Teachers to build and sustain a well coordinated, mandate-based administration for our growing high school, and to help the faculty and students reach their pedagogical and community goals. Applicants should have significant experience in Waldorf teaching and administration and must be capable of responding positively to a wide range of administrative challenges. They will bring creative leadership and readiness to help define and implement a clear direction for our high school. We offer a salary commensurate with Waldorf experience and full-time teacher salaries at the school. Benefits include tuition remission, excellent health insurance, and a basic retirement plan. Please send inquiries or resume and letter of interest to high school faculty member Christopher Zinn cmzinn@mac.com or call 503-654-2200 x405 for further information. Established in 1982, Portland Waldorf School is 15 minutes south of downtown Portland on 7 acres in the small town of Milwaukie. Our site contains a beautiful historic school, two streams, garden, young orchard, and playing fields. We offer a vibrant, involved parent community and an active Anthroposophical community. Our high school, with a projected enrollment of over 100 for school year 2008-2009, is the largest Waldorf high school in the Pacific Northwest.
 
Portland Waldorf School
Diane Rowley diane.rowley@portlandwaldorfschool.org
2300 SE Harrison St
Milwaukie, OR 97222 USA
Phone:503-654-2200
(Added: 18-Mar-2008 )

Camphill Communities Ontario
Camphill Nottawasaga in Canada is a rural agricultural community of 80 people, living together in spiritual intentional community, with adults with special needs. We have 6 extended family homes, and thriving land, garden, pottery, weavery, herbary, and cattle work areas. We are seeking co-workers with a background in Anthroposophical work or Camphill life who could take a leadership role in our houses. This includes co-ordinating home life, mentoring young people, and supporting our residents. We offer a negotiable package with compensation and benefits to meet needs in a transparent and fair economic process. Please contact Sharon Ballah, or Sandra Mucci for further information.
 
Camphill Communities Ontario
Sandra Mucci sandra.mucci@camphill.on.ca
7841-4th line,
Angus, Ontario L0M1B1 Canada
Phone:705-424-5363
Fax:705-424-1854
(Added: 13-Feb-2008 )

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is seeking applicants for a full-time experienced LOWER SCHOOL German teacher (2008-2009 school year). Our ideal candidate has Waldorf teaching experience, has completed or is near completing a Waldorf Teacher Training course. We are eager to meet candidates who possess strong communication skills, flexibility, commitment, creativity, and knowledge of child development in light of Anthroposophy. The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs was founded in 1981 and currently serves 240 children from nursery through 12th grade. Our eclectic urban campus is spread over three historic buildings, all within walking distance of each other in the lovely town of Saratoga Springs, NY (pop. 30,000). Our Early Childhood building houses a parent-tot program, 2 year old class, pre-school and Kindergarten. The Lower School serves grades 1 through 8, and offers a richness of experience in both class teachers and the special subjects (eurythmy, handwork, French, German, music and spatial dynamics). The High School faculty offers students expertise in all of the subject areas, a foreign exchange program, junior internships and a culminating senior project. Saratoga Springs is a charming Victorian resort town nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks. We are 3-4 hours from Boston, New York city and Montreal. Our location offers four delightful seasons, proximity to both wilderness and major cities, and at the same time a comfortable small-town feeling. Because of our popularity as a summer time destination, Saratoga Springs offers many world class cultural events, such as hosting both the New York Ballet and the Philadelphia orchestra. We have a thriving music and theater life, restaurants, shops and community events. For more information, please visit our website: www.waldorfsaratoga.org. Our salary range for this full-time position is $31,000-38,000 (depending on experience level). We offer a benefits package that includes medical coverage, simple IRA, and tuition remission. Please send your letter of interest, resume and three references to: Human Resources 122 Regent Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Email: hr@waldorfsaratoga.org.
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Rudolf Steiner College
Rudolf Steiner College is seeking a responsible individual to join our Finance and Accounting group to work with Payroll and Benefits processing. You will be responsible for entering all payroll timesheets into the payroll system, for maintaining payroll and benefits accounts, for providing employee support in the benefits area. Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in accounting/bookkeeping plus formal accounting training. Experience with Payroll processing and benefits administration is required.
 
Rudolf Steiner College
Keith Musilli Johnson jobs@steinercollege.edu
9200 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628 USA
Phone:916-961-8727
Fax:916-864-4860
(Added: 22-Apr-2008 )

Pedagogical Administrator: Calgary Waldorf School is seeking a Pedagogical Administrator with experience and enthusiasm to embrace a mentoring and adminitrative role. CWS,(1985), is located in Western Canada in a city of one million people. We are located in a purpose-built school with a supportive preschool to class 9 population and parent body. Calgary is close to mountain recreation, and the community is in the process of AWSNA self study. Please see www.calgarywaldorf.org for details
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Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School 27 Matuhi Street, Belmont Lower Hutt, 5010 New Zealand AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN We are offering an opportunity to support the education of the children at Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School as part of our Administration team. Raphael House, is an integrated school providing education to some 350 students from kindergarten level to Class 12 (Year 13). The School is now in its 28th year. We have recently reviewed our governance and administration systems to ensure their suitability to the organisation’s “age and stage”. We now want to fill a newly created fulltime position in our Administration team. Experience with or an appreciation of Steiner education would be an advantage for this position. Resource Manager To supplement our Administration restructuring we are seeking a vibrant team player who will assist us in creating an aesthetic and beautifully cared for school environment. This role involves responsibility for ICT systems, including support and continuous improvements to the computer network. Also, we require a person to co-ordinate all aspects of the School’s property and site maintenance and development. Co-ordination and expansion of the fundraising needed for the completion of the School is an essential component of this position. The successful applicant will have: • Proven experience in administration, especially in liaising with and supporting staff and operational groups • Sound knowledge of business practices • High level of computer literacy including significant experience in using and manipulating databases to produce standard and ad hoc reports . • Effective organisational, problem solving and priority setting skills. A Job Description for this position is available from: Wendy Daals, School Secretary Email: wendy.d@raphaelhouse.school.nz Applications, which include a current CV, cover letter and the names of three referees (covering both professional and personal attributes), will be received until 5pm, Friday 18 April, 2008. Please send enquiries and applications to: Chloe Kasoulides, Administration Manager chloe.k@raphaelhouse.school.nz
 
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School
Wendy Daals wendy.d@raphaelhouse.school.nz
27 Matuhi Street
Belmont
Lower Hutt,  5010 New Zealand
Phone:00644 569 5161
Fax:64 4569 4860
(Added: 6-Apr-2008 )

Youth Initiative High School
Youth Initiative High School, a developing Waldorf high school (status pending), located in rural southwestern Wisconsin is seeking a qualified school administrator. The responsibilities of this position, combined with teaching, bookkeeping, or development work may form part of a full time position. A facility for and willingness to participate in group work is key to this Administrative position. The Youth Initiative High School operates on a system of group participation, which includes the Student, Parent, Faculty and Administrative bodies (or their elected representatives), and works towards consensus in all areas. The Administrator at Youth Initiative High School carries the vision of the school amongst all these groups. The administrator also acts as a liaison between the school and other organizations in the wider community and the general public. The Administrator reports to, is directed by and evaluated by the Board and the Core Faculty. The administrator will attend Faculty, Board, Administrative Group and Finance meetings. The Administrator carries responsibility in the following areas: Administrative Processes: Budget Oversight: The Administrator will work with the Finance committee to create an annual budget. S/he will work with the Bookkeeper to manage the budget, to generate reports for Finance & Board and to coordinate tuition collection..S/he will ensure that payroll obligations are fulfilled and IRS filings are completed in a timely manner. Legal/Regulatory Compliance & Communications: The Administrator will ensure that school stays in compliance with government codes & standards by: staying familiar with relevant requirements, and keeping staff aware of these; assuring that written records are up to date. S/he will schedule fire drills and update the safety/emergency plan and will assure that health and MSDS records are kept. Admissions: The Administrator will act as initial contact for prospective students and families, keeping Board and Finance up to date on prospects. S/he will process admissions paperwork and oversee enrollment record-keeping. S/he will work with Finance to facilitate pledge process. S/he will work with Development and help coordinate outreach events as needed. Other duties: Supervise non-teaching staff. Help coordinate and produce yearly handbooks for teachers and students. Facilities: S/he will work with the Facilities chair on scheduling basic maintenance projects as needed. S/he will assure compliance with governmental standards and codes. S/he will be the liaison between the school and the landlord. Characteristics of the qualified candidate: Ideally, this candidate will be an experienced Waldorf educator with an open and creative relationship to Anthroposophy. Additionally, this candidate will be honest, self-motivated and able to relate to and work well with adolescents in a self-governing environment.. S/he will have good written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, knowledge and experience with meeting facilitation and an understanding of basic bookkeeping and financial reports. Prospective candidates can receive a detailed job description and application materials by calling (608) 637-6445 or emailing jacob@yihs.net.
 
Youth Initiative High School
Jacob Hundt jacob@yihs.net
500 E. Jefferson St. #302
Viroqua, WI 54665 USA
Phone:(608) 637-6445
(Added: 15-Jan-2008 )