Director of Education

Position Responsibilities

Summary:

Richmond Waldorf School is seeking a Director of Education to oversee the pedagogical operations of the school. The Director of Education works with faculty, board, parents, administration, and the larger Richmond and Waldorf communities to build positive relationships that contribute to the expansion of our educational program and enrollment. This position works closely with and helps to coordinate the work of the faculty.
The Director of Education brings a whole-school perspective to all discussions, bridging administrative and pedagogical insights. They create and realize strategic visions in collaboration with other school leadership, including faculty, administration, board, and committees.

Essential Functions:

In collaboration with the College of Teachers, oversee and facilitate processes that ensure the school's pedagogical quality, consistency, and continuity.

Represent and advocate for the faculty within school and in the larger community. Connect the faculty realm with other realms of the school.

Assist faculty in establishing and carrying out policies, procedures, and workflows. Ensure faculty is adhering to established policies and procedures. Prepare updates and disseminate to each realm of the school, as necessary.

Provide support to help teachers with issues related to teaching, curriculum, and student development and conduct.

Promote, organize, and ensure follow-through with faculty mentoring/advising and evaluation process. Coordinate faculty enrichment programs/workshops/study in consultation with the College Chair.

Oversee the hiring and termination process of faculty.

Receive issues and complaints. Direct individuals to appropriate people or groups for resolution and/or help problem solve. Follow-up to make sure issues are resolved. Chair weekly faculty meeting. Attend College, Administrative, and Board of Trustees meetings. Attend Section meetings, as necessary. Partner with DOA and AWSNA and WECAN faculty representatives to to support AWSNA and WECAN relationship Disseminate information to faculty regarding AWSNA/ WECAN events and news.

Oversee completion of annual AWSNA/WECAN requirements.

Oversee DSS and VDOE Licensing, in collaboration with the Director of Administration.

Deepen understanding of students and curriculum by observing in the classrooms when possible.

Collaborate on enrollment decisions when necessary.

Update Faculty and Parent Handbooks with the Director of Administration.

Assist the Director of Administration with annual employment agreements.

Oversee Substitute Program.

Oversee the Aftercare program.

Help maintain accreditation status. Maintains positive relationships with parents and responds to all parent concerns

Maintains positive, professional relationships with colleagues and responds to all collegial concerns

Engages in on-going professional and personal growth

Fulfills other duties, as assigned, relative to the job responsibilities

Competencies:

Ability to advise, support, and hold accountable professional educators

Ability to inspire and motivate others

Ability to anticipate needs and prioritize resources

Ability to manage, refine, and execute on institutional systems

Working with Anthroposophy to provide direction for the Waldorf curriculum and overall programs

Excellent human relationship skills with children and adults

Positive, professional relationships with colleagues

Positive, professional relationships with parents and volunteers

Clear and timely communication with parents and colleagues

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience

Required:

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution

Certification in Waldorf Education or the willingness to commit to5+ years of teaching experience Supervisory experience in a school setting
Preferred:The preferred candidate will have a background working in Waldorf Education and demonstrated leadership experience as it relates to curriculum, student assessment, faculty evaluation and professional development, community building and engagement, facilitation and problem resolution. The Director of Education will be expected not only to be enthusiastically accessible to…