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 School of DuPage is seeking a passionate, experienced and bilingual Early Childhood Waldorf Teacher to join our team on a part-time basis. This position requires creativity, patience, and an understanding of the principles of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. The start date for this position is Fall 2024. The ideal candidate would have previous Waldorf teaching experience and/or a Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Certification, and/or is currently pursuing Waldorf Early Childhood teacher training for ages 0-3. This Lead Teacher will have the support of a classroom assistant, the Early Childhood Team, Administration, and Professional Development Team.
The task of the Early Childhood teacher at the Waldorf School of DuPage is to bring the Waldorf Early Childhood curriculum to the children at this young age with simplicity, enthusiasm, imagination, and integrity. This teacher will play a vital role in nurturing and guiding young children through their formative years. A teacher who strives in thought, word and deed to be worthy of imitation by the children.
Responsibilities:
Create a nurturing environment
Implement Waldorf Early Childhood Curriculum age-appropriately
Encourage creative expression
Establish consistent and healthy rhythms age-appropriately
Establish Open and Effective Communication with Parents
Collaborate with Colleagues to ensure a cohesive and harmonious learning environment.
Attend ongoing professional development opportunities.
Foster a sense of belonging and community
Preferred Qualifications:
Waldorf Early Childhood Training Certification or ability and willingness to attend 0-3 Waldorf Early Childhood training.
Multilingual preferred (Ideally Spanish).
Childcare experience and classroom management skills.
Previous experience working with young children in a Waldorf setting.
An understanding and commitment to Waldorf education principles, including a reverence for childhood, holistic learning, and rhythm.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Creativity, reliability, and flexibility.
Passion for nurturing the growth and development of young children and ability to adapt curriculum and teaching methods to meet the needs of children with various learning styles and abilities at this very young age.
Schedule:
This position is part-time, spanning three days a week, Tuesday-Thursday. Specific schedule details can be discussed during the interview process.
For more information please contact us at pdc@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.