Pedagogical Administrator (Preschool - Grade 5)

We are seeking an experienced Full-Time Pedagogical Administrator to join our Los Altos campus. The Preschool–Grade 5 Pedagogical Administrator provides leadership and oversight in faculty relations, pedagogical development, curriculum, professional development, parent communication, student support, and faculty administration. Working collaboratively with the School Director, Pedagogical Council, Management Team, and faculty, this role helps uphold the school's pedagogical integrity, foster effective communication, and ensure alignment with the school's mission and educational philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Committee Meetings and Participation

Participate in and support meetings of the Pedagogical Council, Management Team, PAs, Recruitment, Grades Admissions, Educational Support, Branches, and other committees as needed.

2. Faculty Relationships and Communications

• Foster positive communication and relationships across faculty disciplines and grade levels. • Prepare and distribute weekly faculty announcements, copying staff as appropriate. • Oversee teacher conflict resolution and support faculty accountability and expectations. • Set agendas and chair monthly full faculty meetings, ensuring they address relevant pedagogical and organizational needs. • Support anthroposophical study, festivals, and artistic practices throughout the school. • Ensure transparency in committee work through communication of approved minutes, policies, and procedures. • Maintain and update faculty intranet resources. • Gather faculty feedback and concerns and direct them to appropriate groups for discussion and resolution. • Research and provide study materials for faculty meetings as needed.

3. Governance and Curriculum

• Oversee processes that support the school's pedagogical quality and curricular coherence. • Bring a whole-school perspective to discussions, connecting administrative and pedagogical priorities. • Support the work of the Pedagogical Council. • Collaborate with the School Director to review and refine governance structures, policies, and procedures. • Prepare and facilitate June and August meetings and professional development day agendas. • Oversee curriculum development and implementation in alignment with school policies. • Stay informed about developments in Waldorf education and the broader educational landscape. • Review and update faculty forms and the faculty handbook.

4. Professional Development

• Oversee faculty professional development plans, programs, and processes. • Coordinate mentoring for new teachers and faculty requesting support, as well as visits from master teachers and external mentors. • Organize teacher self-evaluations and classroom evaluations with peer and external evaluators. • Collect summer study and review requests and present them to Council for approval. • Research and communicate professional development opportunities and assist teachers in beginning Waldorf teacher training as required. • Plan August and February conferences with faculty, including selecting themes, arranging educators, and managing logistics. • Coordinate guest speakers and provide appropriate on-campus support. • Ensure adherence to mentoring and evaluation policies and follow through on recommendations. • Develop and allocate the professional development budget to meet school-wide needs. • Visit and observe classrooms and provide constructive feedback. • Oversee orientation for new faculty.