Administrative Chair
Opening Statement
Asheville Waldorf School is seeking an Administrative Chair, who will work with the Admin Team, Faculty, Staff, Board of Directors, and broader school community to further the mission of our school.
About
The Asheville Waldorf School is in its thirteenth school year. This year, we offer two mixed-age kindergartens, parent-child classes, and first through sixth grades.
Asheville Waldorf became an associate member of WECAN in 2017 and of AWSNA in 2018. Our organization consists of a cohesive and striving faculty, a solid board of directors, a committed administration, and a loving and involved community of parents and families.
Essential Job Duties
The Administrative Chair is the head of the Administrative Team and oversees business and community development to achieve administrative and operational objectives in service of AWS’s mission and values.
Qualifications
Working closely with the Chairs Circle, Administrative Team, and Board of Directors, a successful candidate must:
- Have administrative skills and experience (including strategic planning, financial/legal/operational competence, advanced computer literacy (Google Suite, TADS, ParentSquare, etc.)
- Be committed to the ideals of Waldorf education and have a foundation in Anthroposophy (preferably have training in Waldorf teaching or administration)
- Demonstrate the desire and ability to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity
- Have demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Represent the school to our school community, the larger community, and professional organizations
Social Renewal, Earth Stewardship, and Human Connections are our core pillars at AWS. Diversity enriches our learning and work environments by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and discover and deliver solutions – thereby allowing our entire community to thrive.
Employment Details
The base salary for this full-time position is $48,000, plus experience-based pay.
To Apply
A comprehensive position description is available upon request. Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to board@ashevillewaldorf.org.