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Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the School Administrator/Executive Director will execute the vision, mission, and goals of the Anchorage Waldorf School. The Anchorage Waldorf School is a non-profit independent school with a small budget and big ideals. This position is responsible for all personnel, management and operations of the school. It requires a person who is comfortable making decisions in a highly collaborative and creative environment, who can communicate clearly to all stakeholders. Upholding the highest degrees of integrity while representing the school and the mission of Waldorf Education, this person leads a small but dynamic team of Waldorf teachers and staff who are committed to providing the best education possible to fulfill the potential of all students.
Position Overview
The Executive Director is solely responsible for the operation of the school, as delegated by the Board of Trustees (BOT)
Successfully implements the school’s strategic plan
Ensures congruence among the school’s vision, mission, and core values and its policies, programs, and practices
Models and communicates the school’s vision, mission, and core values to the school community
Develops an operational plan to meet the goals of the overall strategic plan
Actively engages in commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and reviews school policies to demonstrate best practices
Manages and provides facilities that are aesthetically pleasing, fully functional and in compliance with all health, fire, safety and sanitary standards
Establishes and implements clear decision-making processes
Establishes and implements clear policies and procedures in all aspects of school affairs
Maintains the school’s 501(c)(3), not-for-profit status
Maintains and improves upon the responsible and ethical financial health of the school
Sets and achieves fundraising goals, as supported by the Board of Trustees
Ensures the school’s compliance with all applicable laws while adequately managing risk
Maintains licensing and permitting requirements
Publishes a tuition and fee schedule, with clear refund, payment terms and Tuition Adjustment definitions, that meet legal and ethical considerations
Strengthens the school’s relationship to Waldorf™ Education
Builds trust in the school community
Brings clarity to policies, processes, and communication
Fosters a culture of active participation and collaboration
Ensures the stability of the school by effectively administering the daily operations including facilities and infrastructure, finances, enrollment, development, fundraising, public relations, personnel, and educational programs
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
2. Ability to clearly articulate Waldorf philosophy
3. Proven managerial or executive experience
4. Competent technology skills
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Ability to effectively delegate authority and responsibility
7. Effective decision maker and problem solver
8. Ability to maintain a sense of perspective and humor
9. Personal characteristics include being honest, kind, outgoing
Desirable (but not required) competencies
Leadership
Education
Finance
Technology/IT
Human Resources
Grant Writing
Marketing
Development
Public relations
Facilities
Childcare Licensing
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please describe experience you have in leadership and education, detailing job history that relates to the Preferred Competencies.
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