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Nevada Sage Waldorf School is currently seeking an experienced Faculty Administrator.

Summary

The Faculty Administrator serves in key leadership roles at NSWS, working out of a model of servant leadership, representing and advocating for the faculty, and serving on the Leadership Group. It is expected that the Faculty Administrator manifests the personal character, and breadth of teaching and administrative experience to effectively support the faculty and administrative realms. This individual provides leadership in the cultural life of the faculty ensuring that their realm is functioning in a healthy and positive manner. The person who serves in this role is proficient in change management, conflict resolution, managing multiple projects, team building and organization.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Development & Teacher Training

oversee all aspects of faculty professional development, including classroom observations, mentoring and evaluations.
ensure availability of effective teacher mentoring and/or peer partnering
advocate for and facilitate teacher training

Communication & Accountability

model and uphold healthy lines of communication
support direct communication whenever possible
ensure joint forums of conversations as needed
initiate follow-up on concerns and sensitive issues

Student & Parent Support

support faculty by addressing concerns regarding parent-faculty relations
oversee student support and proper follow-up and documentation
provide community with pedagogical understanding, inspiration & insight
oversee development of parent education events

Delegate Administrative Work

enlists the help of all lead, salaried faculty members in administrative work
facilitates development of mandate committees to support faculty administrative work
support faculty accountability relating to administrative type projects

Hiring and Recruitment

lead Hiring and Recruitment Committee for faculty hires
oversee orientation of new faculty
facilitate faculty exit interviews

Budgeting

facilitate pedagogical budgeting
provide leadership in determining salaries
provide leadership in determining school programs, assessing their requirements and prioritizing their funding

Qualification

Fully trained Waldorf teacher with significant classroom experience

Experience in mentoring and evaluating teachers

Understanding and willingness to work out of Waldorf tenants and Anthroposophy

Strong oral and written communication skills

Demonstrates strength in administrative capacities, including being well organized, and able to effectively manage multiple projects

Demonstrates commitment to collaboration, objectivity, relationship, and consensus building, as well as conflict resolution.

To apply for this position, please email a letter of interest, brief biography, curriculum vitae and three references to administrator@nevadasagewaldorf.org. Include “Faculty Administrator” in the subject of the email.

To learn more about our school, visit our website at nevadasagewaldorf.org. We look forward to receiving your application!