We are seeking a Lead Administrator to guide the school’s mission of making Waldorf-inspired education accessible to all students in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. The Lead Administrator is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day-work of the school and will share responsibility and leadership with the Faculty Chairs, integrating and balancing Waldorf pedagogical programming with administrative and operational requirements as well as the legal and fiduciary duties of the Board of Trustees.
Our Lead Administrator will be:
- A dynamic and visionary leader with a strong and positive work ethic
- An excellent communicator with the ability to inspire others
- A co-worker committed to collaboration and able to form strong partnerships
- Able to articulate the core values of Waldorf Education and represent the school
- An experienced leader with a demonstrated ability to bring vision into action
- Comfortable with holding a school that serves a diverse community of students and families
- Familiar with public school services, federal title programs and special education services
Major job responsibilities include:
- Assuring sound financial health of the school
- Developing and implementing effective operating policies and practices
- Guiding and supervising the administrative staff
- Ensuring compliance with all legal, statutory, and health regulations
- Guiding and implementing collaborative organizational planning
- Forging strategic partnerships and representing the school in the wider community
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree and five years’ of experience in educational leadership or an advanced degree in education, administration, or related field
- A strong knowledge of education systems and of the Waldorf movement, philosophy, and curriculum
- Successful experience leading an organization through transformative growth
- A demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership
Compensation:
This full-time year-round professional position offers competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and professional development funding.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Emily Sherwood
Gathering Waters
