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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Live Oak Waldorf School is seeking a full-time Administrator to lead our school into its next phase of development. Our school is nestled in the Sierra Foothills of Northern Californiaand serves children from birth through 8th grade with a parent child program on campus. Our 40-acre campus features an early childhood "village" of classrooms and ample outdoor play spaces, gardens, natural amphitheater, a woodshop, handwork room, plus an abundance of outdoor playgrounds, and hiking trails through the woods on the property.

Live Oak has been a fully accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) since 1989 and was just reaccredited in the 2023/24 school year. Live Oak is also a continued member of Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN).

Position Summary:

The Administrator role calls for an individual with a love for and understanding of Waldorf education, and is firmly rooted in servant leadership. This position oversees the long-term strategic work of the school while balancing the unique pedagogical needs of a Waldorf school with administrative demands.While a primary focus is to support the education of the children through the application of Waldorf principles, this position is responsible for carrying out the administrative functions including; business and financial operations, human resources and regulatory compliance, staff leadership and supervision, facilities management, strategic coordination of our governance model, and focused work on community building.

This is a full-time, year-round position which is hired by and reports to the Board of Trustees. This position has an annual starting salary at $66,560, pursuant to the 2024 California minimum wage increase for exempt employees. We offer Tuition Remission, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave and ongoing professional development. Further information on the position can be found in the job description, which is available upon request.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes:

●       Experience and/or interest in Waldorf education or Waldorf administration training is highly desirable.  

●       At least two years in a leadership role, ideally within a non-profit or independent school setting.

●       A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field, Human Resources and/or Communications is preferred.

●       Understanding of Human Resources operations and school regulatory compliance is a plus.

●       Familiarity with fundraising practices and building a culture of philanthropy in a school, is a plus.

●       Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting practices.

●       Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate, and coordinate multiple work assignments.

●       Long-term and strategic planning skills.

●       Ability to exercise sound and accurate judgment.

●       Ability to work collaboratively with various constituency groups.

●       Ability to address various complaints and concerns while applying conflict resolution to an escalated situation.

●       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

●       Flexibility, resourcefulness, and good time management.

●       Computer proficiency and/or experience in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Student Information Systems, etc.

Most importantly, we are seeking an experienced, inspiring leader who takes joy in bringing Waldorf education to students and families.

How To Apply: 

Please send a letter of interest (including a brief biography), your resume, and three professional references to tcirone@liveoakwaldorf.org