Employment
Established in 1959, Sacramento Waldorf School is the oldest Waldorf School in Northern California. We are an accredited full member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and have also been accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) since 1983. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer commensurate salaries and benefits for the region based on experience and qualifications. Employment is contingent on a post-offer, pre-employment, fingerprint-based background check.
Sacramento Waldorf School is at an exciting point in its 65-year history. Preschool through High School, we are deeply engaged in developing anti-bias pedagogy and policies, auditing our curriculum for values alignment, training in restorative practices, and working on the next evolution of our Waldorf education programming. Waldorf schools, as intentional cultural institutions, have a responsibility to actualize social renewal in a living and responsive way. We believe that knowledge has been collectively created, is owned by all, and should be utilized in service of humanity. SWS is committed to welcoming and affirming diverse experiences and creating shared practices that represent all people in our learning community.
Education always takes place within the context of relationship at Sacramento Waldorf School. Whether it is in the classroom, in the lab, on the playing field, on the farm, in the studio, on stage, or in any of our many campus venues, thoughtful and supportive relationships create engaged learning. With PS-12 enrollment of 460, the smaller class sizes allow students to develop meaningful relationships with both peers and teachers. Young people are nurtured and challenged over the course of their education to develop a strong sense of self that will be of service to their communities.
Current Employment Opportunities
To apply, please complete an application, and submit a resume and letter of interest to jobs@sacwaldorf.org.
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Position Status
Full-time
Salary Range
$75,000–$81,000
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the High School Administrator is the successful planning, organization, and supervision of the High School program in order to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and high-quality Waldorf education for all High School students in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Sacramento Waldorf School.
Education & Related Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
5+ years progressive experience managing a wide array of administrative and operational aspects of an office or organization of similar size.
Work experience within an educational and/or nonprofit setting.
Experience in Waldorf education.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Background clearances as required by government regulations.
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Problem Solving
o Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
o Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.
o Ability to develop alternative solutions.
o Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations.
o Ability to use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills
o Ability to solve conflict, without blaming.
Communication
o Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people from a range of backgrounds, including faculty, staff, parents, and students.
o Ability to speak clearly in positive or negative situations.
o Ability to listen to others without interrupting and get clarification.
o Ability to respond thoughtfully and completely to questions.
o Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
o Ability to write clearly and informatively, and edit work for spelling and grammar.
Managerial Skills
o Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
o Ability to keep the school’s Mission, Vision, and Values in mind when making decisions.
o Ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions.
o Ability to include appropriate people in decision-making process.
o Ability to make timely decisions.
o Ability to include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement.
o Ability to take responsibility for the results of staff’s performance.
o Ability to be available to staff.
o Ability to provide regular performance feedback and timely evaluations.
o Ability to develop staff’s skills and encourage growth.
o Ability to improve processes and services.
o Ability to continually work to improve managerial skills.
Leadership
o Ability to gain support for organization's mission and goals.
o Ability to promote harmony and teamwork and assist in building a team spirit.
o Ability to show appreciation for contributions and achievements.
Innovation
o Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and creativity.
o Ability to generate suggestions for improving work.
o Ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas.
Motivation
o Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
o Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
o Ability to measure self against standard of excellence.
Safety and Security
o Ability to demonstrate through daily actions our standard for a safe and secure workplace.
Planning and Organization
o Ability to prioritize workload and complete assignments on time.
o Ability to follow through on commitments.
o Ability to attain needed resources and execute a plan that optimizes results.
Professionalism
o Approaches others in a tactful manner.
o Reacts well under pressure.
o Ability to maintain confidentiality.
o Ability to treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
o Ability to accept responsibility for own actions.
Language Skills
o Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
o Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
o Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability
o Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
o Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Office 365) as well as Adobe Acrobat. Student Information System (such as Veracross) skills or similar.