Waldorf Teachers.com - Waldorf Employment in Waldorf Schools

Beginning: June 1, 2022

The Ithaca Waldorf School (www.ithacawaldorf.org) is seeking a strategic “builder” to take on the business manager role for 20 hours/week. The ideal candidate is highly versed in business management responsibilities of a growing school, non-profit, or business, and can transition seamlessly between strategy-setting, implementation and day-to-day business administration. While some of the work can be completed off-site, it is expected that the business manager will be on-site for at least 12 hours per week. Currently, the Ithaca Waldorf school extends from Grade One through Eight, in addition to providing full day Early Childhood programs, which are fully accredited by the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (www.waldorfearlychildhood.org).

The independent, not-for-profit Ithaca Waldorf School is authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through eighth grade. IWS is currently an Associate Member School of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (www.waldorfeducation.org). The Ithaca Waldorf School is nestled in the New York Finger Lakes on an 80-acre organic campus composed of field, forest and a biodynamic educational farm (www.youthfarmproject.org). Our Faculty, Administration and Board enjoy a warm collegial relationship and work collaboratively to strengthen the school’s growth.

Business Manager responsibilities include:
Developing budgets in collaboration with the Board, Administration and Faculty
Forecasting and updating all financial indicators with accuracy and timeliness
Cash flow management
Overseeing and managing tuition accounts through a third party provider
Human resources administration and file maintenance
Bookkeeping (e.g. payroll, data entry, accounts receivable, accounts payable)
Structuring employee benefits in consultation with the Finance Committee of the Board
Managing relationship with lawyers, bankers, accountants, insurance companies
Overseeing bank accounts and brokerage accounts
Attending regular Finance Committee meetings
Processing fiscal requests from Faculty & Administrative Staff
Providing monthly financial reports to the Board
Supporting annual audit and tax preparation

Basic qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) 5 years work experience in finance or business management
Fluent in excel, google sheets, and quickbooks online
Non-profit experience a plus
Good communication skills and a caring, professional manner
Detail oriented with proven organizational skills
Self-motivated
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred qualifications include:
3-7 years work experience in finance or business management
Experience at Waldorf school or organization

Benefits include:
Joining a dynamic Faculty, Administration & Board during an exciting time of school expansion
Salary commensurate with experience (base = $30/hour)
Healthcare benefits, including optional vision & dental plans
Tuition remission
Retirement plan
Professional development funds
Personal Days (PTO, sick days)
Ability to partially work remotely
Employee Assistance Program

Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, which offer our community a rich cultural life. The city is situated at the foot of beautiful Cayuga Lake, and is a wonderful place to raise a family. (www.visitithaca.com)

We welcome qualified applicants to email a letter of interest, resume and three references including the most recent employer, by Friday, April 22nd, 2022, ATTENTION: IWS Business Manager Hiring Committee (office@ithacawaldorf.org).

The Ithaca Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or handicapping conditions in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment that is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.