Pedagogical Lead

Job Title

Pedagogical Lead

Job Summary

The Pedagogical Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the school’s pedagogical life, supporting faculty development, guiding curriculum development and implementation, and ensuring alignment with Waldorf principles. As a member of the collaborative leadership team, the Pedagogical Lead works to uphold and advance the educational quality of the school by fostering a shared vision, supporting pedagogical excellence, and ensuring that decisions reflect the school's mission and Waldorf educational values.

Classification

Full-time or Part-Time (>= .6 FTE), Exempt Employee

Compensation:

Full-time salary $71,000

Relationships

• Reports to:
  
  Board of Trustees
• Works in a collaborative partnership with the Founding Director and the Administrative Director as the day-to-day leadership team of Maple Village Waldorf School Administration.

Duties

Faculty Development & Evaluation

• Mentor and support Grades teachers–primarily in pedagogical planning and classroom management–with some support provided to Early Childhood faculty.
• Visit all classes (including subject classes) to ensure effective delivery of the educational program.
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external mentorship for new teachers.
• Conduct formal observations and coordinate evaluations in collaboration with the Pedagogical Committee.
• Support the development and implementation of annual professional development plans.
• Identify appropriate and meaningful trainings for ongoing education for faculty and manage professional development budget.
• Lead the continuing creation of a comprehensive Scope and Sequence that aligns with Waldorf principles, supports developmental learning goals, and reflects the progression of skills and content across all grades.
• Guide and maintain an active teacher evaluation calendar, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up.
• Facilitate conflict resolution among faculty when pedagogically relevant.
• Attend monthly Specialty Teacher meetings.
• Facilitate regular communication between Main Lesson and Specialty teachers.

Curriculum Oversight

• Ensure that the curriculum is developmentally aligned and consistent with Waldorf pedagogy and DEIJ practices.
• Review and provide guidance on pacing, block rotation, and vertical integration across grades.
• Support Specialty Teachers and Class Teachers with curriculum coordination and planning.
• Provide leadership in aligning the educational program with AWSNA accreditation requirements.
• Advises teachers of field trip opportunities and helps with field trip notices
• Stays abreast of current educational strategies and news
• Attends LBUSD Private School Meetings and works with faculty, administration and the district on the management of Title Funds.
• Works with LBUSD on all IEP students, including setting up observations, communicating with parents, and attending all IEP meetings.
• Works with LBUSD and MVWS families on the High School Admission process.
• Completes reference requests for all private high school applicants.

Faculty Governance & Participation

• Serve as the chair of the Pedagogical Committee.
• Leads the design and rhythm of faculty meetings, guiding pedagogical study.
• Coordinates Faculty In-Service Days with support of Founding Director and Administrative Director
• Attend leadership team meetings and participate in school-wide planning and initiatives.
• Contribute to the faculty’s work on calendar planning, festival life, and hiring.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for parent concerns related to pedagogy and academic progress in alignment with the school’s communication protocol.
• Support class teachers in family meetings or class evenings when pedagogical leadership is needed.
• Coordinate or support Parent Education events related to Waldorf pedagogy.
• Represent the educational program at outreach events, open houses, and high school placement evenings.

Competencies

• Waldorf teacher training and certification.
• Minimum 5 years of Waldorf classroom experience in Grades 1-8 preferred.
• Experience in a school leadership or mentoring role.
• Deep understanding of Waldorf pedagogy, child development, and the stages of learning.
• Strong communication, facilitation,…