Administrative Director

The MWS Administrative Director supports the school’s mission by collaborating closely with the Pedagogical Director, facilitating connection between the faculty, staff, and board, leading the administrative functions of the school, and organizing school operations to support a joyful nurturing environment. The Administrative Director works across stakeholder groups to align on goals, build consensus on decisions, and ensure effective work across the organization.  

Job responsibilities include:

• Participate in the creation and direct implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the school, including staffing needs and program modifications.

• Collaborate with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop the school budget and oversee the management of it throughout the year

• Maintain the policies and procedures of the school, interpret and explain them, and ensure compliance

• Serve as the leader of the administrative staff and coordinate the work of the administration with the rest of the school

• Represent the school in community and professional meetings as required including with other agencies and government

• Respond to and facilitate complaints and requests of the school in partnership with the Pedagogical Director

• Regularly engage the parent community

• Serve as a member of the College of Teachers, sit on the board as an ex-officio member, and join Parent Council meetings as needed

• Lead the school accreditation process in collaboration with the Pedagogical Director

• Facilitate strong communication across multiple committees, working groups, faculty, and staff

• Coordinate efforts between the board and appropriate staff in areas of finance, development, and operations

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Waldorf Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in educational administrative, business administration, or a related field of study, or its equivalent in work experience with a minimum of four years of relevant work experience

• Experience working in a supervisory position with coordination of professional staff

• Strong organizational and work management skills

• Strong financial acumen, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of individuals, including faculty, staff, students, parents, and board members

• Strong organization development and planning skills and the ability to contribute to the vision and strategy of the school

Full-time positions include full tuition remission, continuing education funds, pre-tax 401k account, life and disability insurance, medical and dental coverage for employees, and partially subsidized insurance for dependents. 

To Apply:

Please send a letter of introduction with short biography, a completed employment application, your resume or CV and two letters of recommendation to hmoore@mnwaldorf.org, or:

Administrator Search Committee
Minnesota Waldorf School
70 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117

Pedagogical Director

The Minnesota Waldorf School is seeking a Pedagogical Director for the 2023-2024 school year. The Pedagogical Director serves as the leader for the school regarding all pedagogical issues and works in harmony with all the constituents of the school. We are seeking a candidate that can hold the big picture of educational well-being for our students, parents, and teachers and also has the organizational skills to shepherd process and support in pedagogical administrative work. This person holds great capacities for collaboration, facilitation, and conflict resolution, and works from a perspective of servant leadership. This person works from the Mission and Values of our school, upholding Anthroposophy while working with each individual and situation with great compassion. 

Responsibilities: 

• Engage with current trends in Waldorf education and education at large
• Ensure and facilitate timely Teacher and Parent/Guardian communication
• Serve as a coach to teachers 
• Provide informal observations and feedback to teachers to facilitate a culture of continued professional development 
• Create a culture of peer observation 
• Plan and help to facilitate faculty meetings, inservice, and joint faculty/board meetings jointly with the College, Curriculum Group Chairs and Administrative Directors. 
• Create weekly classroom and employee schedules with support of College
• Collaborate with Curriculum Group Chairs 
• Orient and support Grades Support Staff, Extended Care Staff, Early Childhood Assistants, and Summer Camp Staff 
• Support parents in regards to all pedagogical inquiries and concerns
• Serve as a liaison to Parent Council 
• Work in conjunction with Administration and Educational Support to support students in behavior situations and educational needs 
• Serve on and support Teacher Search and Teacher Development committees
• Serve on Personnel Committee 
• Serve on other committees, The College, The Board in support of their work
• Support school accreditation process 
• Work collaboratively with the Administrative Director, The College, and the Board in support of all processes of the school 

Qualifications: 

• Waldorf Teacher Training 
• Successful classroom teaching experience (7+years) 
• Interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills 
• Bachelor of Science/Arts or equivalent experience required 
• Understanding and continued study of Anthroposophy 
• Organizational and project management skills 
• Able to work collaboratively
• Able to self-manage 
• Able to think systematically and strategically 
• Able to be a visionary leader 

This is a full-time position, reporting to the Administrative Director and College Chair. 

Full-time positions include full tuition remission, continuing education funds, pre-tax 401k account, life and disability insurance, medical and dental coverage for employees, and partially subsidized insurance for dependents. 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Harper Moore, College Chair at hmoore@mnwaldorf.org