We are seeking an individual for School Administrator. Responsibilities include:
Ability to work within the three-fold management of a Waldorf school (Board, Faculty and Administration) and collaborate effectively with each branch
The constant pursuit of our stated mission to nurture a healthy, sustainable future of whole, aware, authentic people
To work to strengthen our community, enhance our operations, grow our resources, and steward our strengths
Enhance cross-cultural learning opportunities, increase diversity in staff and the community, and make a commitment to DEI(J) principles. Bilingualism (Spanish-English) a plus.
To improve community transparency and to foster involvement, enhance and update systems of communication, decision making processes, and review and update Organizational Manual/ Policy and Procedures accordingly.
Assure the safety of those on our campus by employing up to date safety measures and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Conduct performance reviews of other Administrative staff to establish and carry out measurable goals.
Guide and support staff, and volunteers to successfully fulfill AWSNA accreditation requirements.
Execute the Board of Trustee's legal and fiduciary directions through smooth running daily operations
Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations
Manage human resources and related labor law
Manage risk
Propose initiatives to support our financial position
Interpersonal conflict resolution skills and a background in HR a bonus.
Willingness to take courses in Waldorf Administration
Compensation would contain components of salary, bonuses, and student tuition remission.
If interested, please forward your CV/Resume to wsdboard@waldorfdupage.org
(3-Day Transition Program, Tuesdays-Thursdays, ages 2.5 - 3.5)
Overview:
The Waldorf Early Childhood Assistant works in collaboration with our lead teacher to cultivate a warm classroom atmosphere that permeates our students' day with creative and meaningful experiences, allowing children to deeply immerse in play, develop their social awareness, and nourish their sense of wonder. The Early Childhood Assistant should strive to accomplish tasks in a calm, orderly, purposeful, and loving manner. Must guide children calmly and creatively toward appropriate behavior through a positive, self-aware approach to discipline and set definite and consistent limits.
Responsibilities:
Daily preparation and clean-up of various program activities, including snack, free play, baking, painting, outdoor play and crafts. Support the lead teacher in guiding individual children toward harmony within the class, during transitions, circle time, snack, story time, free play and outdoor activities. Helping children dress and undress for outdoor play in all weather.
Additional responsibilities include attending Parent-Teacher conferences, festivals, events related to the Early Childhood Program, and weekly department and faculty meetings.
Requirements:
Waldorf teacher training is desirable and we encourage and support our assistants to seek Waldorf teacher training, workshops, and enrichment opportunities. We require a basic understanding of the Waldorf philosophy and prior experience working with young children of mixed ages. Position is hired by the lead teacher and hiring committee.
Please contact us and send your resume to info@waldorfdupage.org.
The faculty of the Waldorf School of DuPage is seeking an experienced Spanish teacher to teach the Spanish language and introduce cultural experiences to our students in EC through Grade 8. The position would involve planning and teaching twice weekly Spanish language lessons differentiated by grade level. The Spanish teacher also plays an integral role in bringing an enriching cultural experience to our community through the celebration of festivals. This is a part time position which includes approximately eight lessons plus one planning period per week.
Please contact us and send your resume to info@waldorfdupage.org.
Job Overview
The Office Coordinator is responsible for managing the front office, supporting parents, students and faculty, and working with the administrative team to maintain smooth daily operations. In-person schedule. Eligible for remote work for inclement weather, illness, or similar circumstances only.
Responsibilities and Duties
Open the school each morning. Greet students, release them to class, write late passes.
Manage the front office, ensuring a warm, clean, welcoming environment, both physically and energetically.
Perform and Manage front office duties: Answer phones, respond to parent inquiries, manage voicemail, greet and oversee the sign-in of visitors.
Maintain physical presence in the front office during school hours except as needed to meet other duties as listed below or for breaks less than 15 minutes unless otherwise agreed upon with the Administrator.
Arrange coverage for the front office when not physically present for any amount of time per office coverage procedures.
Manage the school store: Purchase stock, price items, assist customers in purchasing items using square.
Order all supplies for faculty and staff, including janitorial, office, school supplies, etc.
Support the collection of Parent Driver forms, and additional required documentation such as background check permission forms for parents volunteering on overnight field trips.
Support the Class Parents and faculty in maintaining field trip folders in the front office for parents to turn in field trip forms and payments. Update the hard copy field trip calendar in the front office
Maintain the supply closet in the front office.
Manage the Lunch Program: Update and maintain Boonli website for lunch orders. Oversee the procurement and serving of snacks and lunches.