Kona Pacific Public Charter School
Live and work in paradise! Kona Pacific Public Charter School is seeking an extraordinary school director to launch a new charter school inspired by Waldorf education on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Located in the heart of Kona Coffee country, our campus is situated on a 40 acre-property with magical forest, sacred Hawaiian sites, and the school’s farm. The campus overlooks the famous Kona Coast—where glorious sunsets, natural beauty, and world-class snorkeling, scuba and kayaking are only minutes away. Cool breezes, moderate year-round temperatures, and the warm aloha spirit of “Old Hawai‘i” provide a comfortable, inspiring, and supportive environment. Kona Pacific will provide an educational program inspired by Waldorf education, specially tailored to emphasize a standards-based academic program promoting student achievement in reading and writing, math, science, the arts, foreign languages, musical training, movement, and farming and gardening. Our school’s curriculum embraces the values of Hawaiian culture, with particular focus on environmental education and community sustainability through understanding and respect for the people, land and sea of Hawai'i. Farming and gardening will be deeply integrated into all facets of learning and school life. Our school aims to serve a diverse population that might not otherwise have access to a Waldorf-inspired curriculum. Our intent is to help each child grow into a competent, creative, and self-directed person. Students will emerge from the school ready to pursue ambitious academic goals and will be equipped with the requisite tools to meet life’s social, moral, physical and intellectual challenges. Searching for a school leader who has mastered: Waldorf educational philosophy, standards-based curricular design and assessment, instructional best practices, coaching skills, building professional learning communities and sustainable organizations, and strategic planning capacities. The Director builds bridges between all constituent groups and prioritizes students in decision-making. Must be adept at the administrative functions and general business management of the school, including: enrollment, development, operations, admissions, public relations, facilities and finance. Desired qualifications include: Master’s degree, Waldorf Certification, and a combined 5 years of successful teaching and administrative experience. Experience in public sector Waldorf education highly valued. Competitive compensation, benefits and professional development opportunities. Contact: Chris Hecht, Planning Director hiring@kppcs.org. Fax (808) 324-6058
 
Kona Pacific Public Charter School
Chris Hecht chris@kppcs.org
P.O. Box 115
Kealakekua, HI 96750 USA
Phone:808.895.0962
(Added: 28-Jan-2008 )

School Director

Bright Water School, a Waldorf school in Seattle, seeks a School Director to oversee the administration of the school and to provide executive leadership in its programmatic and organizational development. The Director works collaboratively with faculty, staff and volunteers throughout the school and reports to the Board of Trustees.

The Director is responsible for the organization’s compliance with stated policies and goals in the following areas:

* Operational management;

* Treatment of students and families;

* Treatment of employees;

* Marketing, enrollment and community relations;

* Development and fund-raising;

* Financial management, including long-term planning;

* Evaluation of educational programs in concert with pedagogical development chair;

* Volunteer relations; and

* Legal affairs.

Requirements:

* Experience in Waldorf Education;

* Experience in school administration;

* Minimum of a four-year college degree;

* Proven record of financial management; and

* Superior written and oral communication skills.

Bright Water School, founded in 1998, has an enrollment of 220 in Preschool through Grade 8 and a thriving parent-toddler program. In addition to core academics, Bright Water offers programs in Japanese, Spanish, woodworking, handwork, art, music, Eurythmy, games and movement, and after-school sports. The school’s financial base is solid and its parent body enthusiastically supportive. The Seattle area enjoys a robust Waldorf community, including a half-dozen schools and a teacher-training program. The school is housed in a historic building in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood with views onto Lake Union and the Olympic Mountains, one block from the Olmsted-designed Volunteer Park, a 50-acre gem that is home to the Vounteer Park Conservatory, Seattle Asian Art Museum, reflecting pond, woods, bandstand and playfields. The successful candidate will be a respectful and collaborative leader able to identify opportunities for organizational and operational improvement, build broad support for effective solutions, and engage in long-range planning, taking into account a plurality of interests and opinions. S/he will be a skilled communicator who delegates with clear direction. Personal accountability and a strong sense of mission are essential. Bright Water School is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send resume, job application, brief biography, a letter of intent and three references to:

Laura Crandall
Bright Water School
1501 Tenth Avenue E., Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98102

We welcome emailed submissions also:

lcrandall@brightwaterschool.org
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Greenwood School
Greenwood School, located in beautiful downtown Mill Valley, just north of San Francisco, seeks an exceptional individual of integrity and passion to become its first School Director. Currently, Greenwood School has 155 enrolled students from grades K thru 6. As the school expands to full K thru 8 enrollment (240 students) over the next two years, its growth requirements will present a variety of challenges for its community, and the new School Director will need to lead all the key aspects of this change, while protecting and enhancing the unique ethos and climate of Greenwood School. The successful candidate must possess a strong collaborative management style and be very comfortable with Greenwood School’s Waldorf-inspired philosophy. The successful candidate's background must also include: * solid administrative and leadership experience. * the ability to partner with and inspire faculty and students to achieve the school's mission. * admissions, marketing, and development expertise. * excellent communication skills: articulate, a great listener, sensitive, astute, patient, and discerning. The candidate should possess the vision, strength, and sensitivity to guide the school's future growth and development while maintaining its unique identity. The School Director will report to the Board of Directors and will be an integral part of the faculty. Qualifications desired include a university degree, preferably at the Masters level, Waldorf training and experience, but certainly a high level of familiarity with Rudolf Steiner teachings is needed. Teaching experience in elementary and/or middle school is a plus. Demonstrated history of progressive management/leadership responsibility in an educational setting is required. Compensation and benefits package for this position is highly competitive with other independent schools in the area. For a more detailed description of the position visit: http://www.greenwoodschool.org/pdf/employment_schooldir.pdf The application deadline: March 1, 2008 – No Phone Calls Please All interested candidates should submit, via email, a detailed letter of interest, current resume, statement of educational philosophy and three current references to: SDsearch@greenwoodschool.org Attn: Danica Remy, Board Chair
 
Greenwood School
Danica Remy SDsearch@greenwoodschool.org
17 Buena Vista Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941 USA
Phone:415.388.0495
Fax:415.388.6895
(Added: 14-Feb-2008 )

The Waldorf School Lexington, MA
The Waldorf School is seeking a Waldorf School Director who is passionate about Waldorf education and capable of leading the school community as it moves ahead with its exciting plans for the future. The Waldorf School Director, to start no later than July 2008, will have the ability to clearly articulate the vision of Waldorf education both within the school and to the greater community, while ensuring that the school fulfills its pedagogical aims. He/she will be hired by the College of Teachers and the Board of Trustees; will oversee matters regarding personnel, student discipline, and curriculum standards; and will chair weekly faculty and executive council meetings. The ideal candidate will be a Waldorf master teacher with demonstrated leadership skills, Waldorf school administrative experience, and a commitment to working out of anthroposophy. Please submit inquiries or applications via email to Joe O'Regan at j.oregan@thewaldorfschool.org
 
The Waldorf School Lexington, MA
Joe O'Regan j.oregan@thewaldorfschool.org
739 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02421 U.S.A
Phone:781-863-1062
Fax:781-863-0184
(Added: 16-Jan-2008 )