Administrator
Opening Statement
Live Oak Waldorf School is seeking a full-time Administrator to lead our school into its next phase of development.
The Administrator role calls for an individual with a love for and understanding of Waldorf education, and is firmly rooted in servant leadership. This position oversees the long-term strategic work of the school while balancing the unique pedagogical needs of a Waldorf school with administrative demands. While a primary focus is to support the education of the children through the application of Waldorf principles, this position is responsible for carrying out the administrative functions including; business and financial operations, human resources and regulatory compliance, staff leadership and supervision, facilities management, strategic coordination of our governance model, and focused work on community building.
About
Founded in the fall of 1976, Live Oak is fully accredited by AWSNA (we completed our latest accreditation in 2024), and serves more than 200 children from preschool through eighth grade. We are nestled centrally in the Sierra foothills, 45 minutes east of Sacramento and 1 hour west of Donner Summit between the Bear River and the north fork of the American River. The surrounding area is well-known to the outdoor-minded who enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and water sports including river rafting. The numerous trail systems are frequented by horseback riders, hikers, runners, and mountain bikers. Live Oak is where the Olympic Games–The Pentathlon, was first brought to Waldorf fifth grades, and still continues to thrive for Waldorf students from the Sierra Foothills and Sacramento Valley. Our students enjoy day field trips to farms, Native American sites, caverns, railroad tunnels built by Chinese laborers in the 1800s, mining sites, fish hatcheries, rivers and waterfalls, ski slopes, and museums. Our central location between the mountains and the coast also offers options for multiple-day field trips in either direction, with the additional blessing of coming home to a less crowded environment.
Essential Job Duties
The Administrator role calls for an individual with a love for and understanding of Waldorf education, and is firmly rooted in servant leadership. This position oversees the long-term strategic work of the school while balancing the unique pedagogical needs of a Waldorf school with administrative demands. While a primary focus is to support the education of the children through the application of Waldorf principles, this position is responsible for carrying out the administrative functions including; business and financial operations, human resources and regulatory compliance, staff leadership and supervision, facilities management, strategic coordination of our governance model, and focused work on community building.
Qualifications
- Experience and/or interest in Waldorf education or Waldorf administration training is highly desirable.
- At least two years in a leadership role, ideally within a non-profit or independent school setting.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field, Human Resources and/or Communications is preferred.
- Understanding of Human Resources operations and school regulatory compliance is a plus.
- Familiarity with fundraising practices and building a culture of philanthropy in a school, is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting practices.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate, and coordinate multiple work assignments.
- Long-term and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to exercise sound and accurate judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various constituency groups.
- Ability to address various complaints and concerns while applying conflict resolution to an escalated situation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility, resourcefulness, and good time management.
- Computer proficiency and/or experience in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Student Information Systems, etc.
Most importantly, we are seeking an experienced, inspiring leader who takes joy in bringing Waldorf education to the entire community.
Employment Details
Benefits include:
- Joining an enthusiastic, supportive faculty that loves to have fun and is deeply committed to the tenets of Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy
- Priority enrollment for children of hired faculty
- Financial support for yearly renewal courses/Professional Development
- A school year calendar designed for sustainable teaching and learning
- Full tuition remission for children of faculty
- Living where you would vacation !
- Eye and Dental care through Met Life
- Bereavement Pay
- 4o hrs accrued sick time
- 2-4 weeks vacation based on years of experience
- This position has an annual starting salary of $66,640 – $68,640.
To Apply
Please send a letter of interest (including a brief biography), your resume, and three professional references to tcirone@liveoakwaldorf.org
Looking forward to hearing from you…..
Tony Cirone
Administrator