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Director of Education (Pedagogical Director)
Reports to: Director of Administration
Richmond Waldorf School is seeking a Director of Education to oversee the pedagogical operations of the school. This person will work in collaboration with the Faculty College, Director of Administration, and the Board of Trustees to foster a school culture where parental involvement, faculty development, and pedagogical aims all work together to create the best possible learning environment for the students.
The successful candidate will be a bridge-builder who can inspire confidence and trust between the various constituents of the school. While it will be important to involve all the stakeholders in the decision-making process whenever possible, this person will also need to make important decisions independently. This person should be unfailingly child-centered in their decision making.
The primary responsibilities of the Director of Education are broadly captured under five areas, with the focus or emphasis shifting between areas as the needs of the organization strategically evolve:
Faculty Leadership
Assures quality of teaching and appropriate delivery of the curriculum
Coordinates and oversees faculty development, evaluation and mentoring
Supports teachers in the on-going assessment of students, including development and implementation of instructional methods to best support them
Supports faculty members in addressing parental concerns and ensures follow up and timely resolution occur
Attends crucial teacher-parent meetings
Regularly observes classroom lessons and activities
Pedagogical Leadership
Works closely with the faculty, including contracted faculty, and the Faculty College to define and implement the pedagogical vision and goals of the school to ensure alignment with the school’s long range plan and mission
Ensures that the pedagogical goals meet AWSNA and SAIS accreditation standards
Maintains an awareness of ongoing curriculum and pedagogical developments in both Waldorf education and the larger educational community
Works in conjunction with the Faculty College and the Director of Administration to ensure that pedagogical and administrative policies and procedures are appropriately aligned
Works with the Faculty College to oversee the faculty-hiring process and recruitment efforts, which are supported by the Administration’s Human Resources processes
Community Leadership
Upholds open and consistent lines of communication regarding pedagogical issues among and between the faculty, staff, Board of Trustees, and parents
Regularly attends Board Meetings, Faculty College and Full Faculty meetings
Collaboration with the Director of Administration
Analyzes retention information and works to establish a retention strategy.
Supports the volunteer efforts of the community
Develops a programs financial plan for the school
Addresses school wide communication for Pedagogical issues
Stays informed about school issues, including personnel
Supports enrollment, marketing, and outreach efforts which would include analyzing customer satisfaction and alumni feedback
Participates in the faculty annual evaluation process
Parental Liaison
Facilitates open and consistent communication between the faculty and the Parents Association
Regularly attends Parent Association meetings
Develops parent education events, in conjunction with faculty and Parents Association to advocate and explain Waldorf pedagogy
The preferred candidate will have a background working in Waldorf Education and demonstrated leadership experience as it relates to curriculum, student assessment, faculty evaluation, community building, and professional development. The Director of Education will be expected not only to be enthusiastically accessible to students, staff, and the parental community, but also be a compelling advocate for Waldorf education to the greater Richmond community.
Minimum Salary: $55,000
Benefits: Dental, Life, ADD, LTD and STD, PTO, Remission eligible
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