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JOB TITLE: GRADES DIRECTOR
Reports to: Pedagogical Administrator
FSLA Qualification: Exempt, 12-month position

SUMMARY: The Austin Waldorf School (AWS) is seeking an experienced and motivated Waldorf educator to assume the role of Grades Director. The Grades Director oversees and leads the grades school (1-8). The Grades Director reports directly to the Pedagogical Administrator (Chief Academic Officer) and works closely with the grades faculty, senior leadership, and administration. This is a 12-month position.

Founded in 1980 and nestled on 33 acres in the beautiful hill country of central Texas, the Austin Waldorf School provides a unique education to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The curriculum is designed to meet each stage of a student’s development from early childhood, through adolescence, into young adulthood. The programs demonstrate a continued commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience integrating academic, artistic, and practical disciplines. The school’s mission is to “nurture, inspire, engage, and enlighten the journey toward a more humane, just, and sustainable future.”

The school is accredited through the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). The Austin Waldorf School is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we welcome and encourage applicants of any religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, and national or ethnic origin to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits, including tuition remission, health insurance, and retirement-savings matching.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements the grade school’s strategic priorities
- Collaborates with the grades faculty, senior leadership, and parent society leadership
- Oversees operations of the grade school (schedules, policies, protocols, calendar, staffing, etc.)
- Supports the coaching, mentoring, evaluation, and professional development of the grades faculty
- Supports the hiring and integration of new grades faculty and staff
- Addresses parent questions and concerns and effectively resolves conflict, as needed
- Oversees and guides faculty and parents/guardians in student discipline
- Collaborates with the enrollment office, sections directors, and faculty in enrollment and retention
- Provides timely and clear communication to grade school faculty, staff, and parents
- Supports community/adult education events for the grade school parents and guardians
- Organizes and leads faculty meetings, identifies and prioritizes agenda items and follow up
- Uses established governance model (Dynamic Governance) to create positive faculty culture and engage in transformative change

REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree is preferred
- Have a Waldorf teacher training certificate and experience as a Waldorf educator
- Minimum 5-8 years of successful Waldorf teaching experience and evidence of pedagogical mastery
- Personal qualities of maturity, humility, self-reflection, strong work ethic, and a “whatever it takes” or “can do” attitude
- Supporting the mission and vision of Austin Waldorf School
- Acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically
- Entrepreneurial energy and ambition necessary for a growing program
- Possessing skills in leadership and collaboration, relationship/team-building, and an ability to build consensus
- Ability to maintain a calm, positive and professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
- Demonstrates ability to hold financial and parent/faculty/staff matters in confidence
- Skilled with Google Suite, data management, and other web-based tools
- Works predominantly in an indoor, office environment, but other duties could involve working outside in various weather conditions

TO APPLY, qualified candidates should visit our website (www.austinwaldorf.org) to complete the online application, and submit the following:
- Cover letter indicating specific interest in the Grades Director position
- Current resume
- A list of 3-5 references, including at least 2 who have directly supervised the candidate’s work (no contact will be made without candidate approval).