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CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION 

Start Date: Spring 2026

Live Oak Waldorf School is seeking a full-time, onsite Head of Administration to lead the school into its next phase of development with vision, collaboration, and care. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving and dedicated Waldorf community in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Northern California.

About the School

Live Oak Waldorf School serves children from birth through 8th grade. Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, our campus offers convenient proximity to both Lake Tahoe and the San Francisco Bay Area. Spanning 40 acres, our grounds feature an early childhood village, a natural amphitheater, gardens, a woodshop, an assembly and music room, and hiking trails through the surrounding woods. The campus reflects our values of outdoor learning, rhythm, and reverence for the natural world.

We are a fully accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) and maintain strong ties to the wider Waldorf movement.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a servant leader who embodies, manifests and advocates for the mission and vision of our school, honoring its deep commitment to human development.

The Head of Administration is responsible for cultivating and maintaining organizational structures, systems, and capacities that support a solid foundation, sustainable growth, and smooth functioning of the school as a whole.

This position reports to the Board of Trustees, works in close partnership with the faculty, and supervises the school’s administrative staff. In providing clear and visible leadership of day-to-day operations and activities, the Head of Administration is a strong, thoughtful communicator who fosters a culture of transparency, professionalism and trust. This individual is dedicated to collaborative governance, managing relationships and building bridges among all constituents around our shared purpose.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Board to advance the school’s mission through strategic planning, fiscal stewardship, and organizational growth.
• Uphold operational policies, practices, and agreements as approved by the Board in coordination with the College of Teachers and Leadership Council.
• Act as a liaison between the governance bodies of the organization, building clear systems of communication across all areas of school life.
• Oversee business operations, finance and budgets, human resources, and regulatory compliance.
• Hold the vision for and support the full scope of the school’s development program, setting fundraising goals and targets as part of the annual budget process.
• Lead, supervise, and provide professional development for administrative staff.
• Oversee the care of our campus, facilities and grounds.
• Ensure health and safety of the students and community.
• Serve as a primary spokesperson of the school to parents, donors, our surrounding community, and the greater Waldorf community.
• Foster an environment of trust and collaborative leadership through clear delegation, management, communication and shared agreements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or training in Waldorf education/administration
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of school leadership experience, ideally in an independent school or nonprofit organization
• Working knowledge of human resource practices, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit operations
• Experience with budget development and management, financial planning, as well as fundraising and advancement initiatives
• Strong organizational leadership and strategic planning skills
• Comfort in working collaboratively with diverse community stakeholders
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, ideally including experience in conflict resolution
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Student Information Systems

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Above all, we are looking for an inspiring, organized, and visionary leader who is passionate about Waldorf education and the human-centered values it upholds, with attributes including:

• Commitment to inner development
• Humility and authority
• Creative thinker
• Deep listener and direct communicator
• Transparency and integrity
• Bridge-builder who navigates through many perspectives
• Ability to recognize and engage the strengths of others
• Warmth, empathy and humor

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, year‑round exempt position, offering an annual salary range of $70,000 to $95,000, depending on experience and qualifications.Benefits include:

• Supplementary benefits package including dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Support for Professional Development
• Potential Relocation Stipend
• Tuition Remission (if applicable)

A full job description is available upon request.

How to Apply

Please submit the following to workwithus@liveoakwaldorf.org:

• A letter of interest, including a brief biography
• Your resume

Three references will be requested later in the process.

To learn more about our school, visit www.liveoakwaldorf.org

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1ST GRADE TEACHER (for the 2026/27 School Year)

Live Oak Waldorf School is seeking a warm-hearted, creative teacher for our rising first-grade students beginning in the fall of 2026.

Ideally, you would be shepherding a group of bright-eyed and open children as they continue their love of learning up through the elementary school grades. We, your future colleagues, are there to offer support in any way we can, and you will have your own mentor as well. Additionally, Live Oak Waldorf School has funding available for continued Professional Development.  

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Waldorf teacher training, or currently enrolled in Waldorf Teacher Training
• Commitment to continuing Professional Development
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues, administration and parents
• Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time position. The Lead Teacher will work during the Academic School year (September through June), and must be available to be on campus 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the school begins and ends. They may also be asked to interview and accept applications for enrollment during the summer months.

Compensation:

The pay scale is based on years of experience and ranges from $55,000 to $69,520 per year.

Benefits include:

• Tuition Remission (if applicable)
• Paid Time Off 
• Sick Leave
• Bereavement and Family Leave 
• Professional Development support
• Supplementary benefits package including dental, vision, disability and life insurance

To Apply: send your cover letter, resume and references to bwauters@liveoakwaldorf.org.

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KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT

Start Date: Immediately 

Live Oak Waldorf School is seeking a Kindergarten Assistant beginning immediately. The Kindergarten assistant, under the direction of the primary teacher, is responsible for assisting in providing quality care in support of the Kindergarten program needs of the Live Oak Waldorf School community. 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (including but not limited to):

The assistant participates in all aspects of the classroom work at the direction of the lead teacher, including:

• Managing and preparing for classroom activities
• Supervision of children during regular class hours and independent play,
• Preparing snack
• Housekeeping and upkeep/care of classroom
• Handwork support
• Participation and support in story time and circle time (singing, finger games, movement activities)
• Support in story time and circle time (singing, finger games, movement activities), helping the children to clean and tidy the classroom, and child observation. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 200 contact hours with Kindergarten age children
• Experience in a Waldorf Early Childhood classroom
• At least one week in Waldorf Early Childhood coursework education.

HOURS: Hours are from 7:45am-2pm Monday - Friday during the school year, with occasional weekend or evening duties. Assistants have an additional 20 hours of work after the school year ends as well as before the start of the new school year.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The compensation for this position shall be an hourly rate of ($21-23 based on experience). We offer one Tuition Remission, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave and ongoing Professional Development.

To Apply: send your cover letter, resume and references jpojanowski-todd@liveoakwaldorf.org.

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