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Employment Opportunities
Hiring Now for the current 2023/2024 school year
Interim Administrator
Starting July 2024
Summary
Whidbey Island Waldorf School is seeking an Interim Administrator for 2024-2025. As the school’s 40th year approaches, enrollment grows beyond previous levels, and our current Administrator retires, we are taking a good look at our current governance structure, position descriptions and agreements. An Organizational Review Task Force has begun this work to review and assess what exists in order to ensure that the school position descriptions, organizational structure and other shared agreements reflect the school’s current needs.
An ideal candidate will enjoy helping the school find its right-sized form with a listening heart and an open mind to be sensitive to what’s unfolding as next steps in the school’s growth and evolution. As a collaborative leader, you will work closely with a solid, established Administrative Team, inspiring pedagogical leadership, and a strong, supportive Board as well as a dynamic, experienced faculty. The 2024-2025 school year will include a search for a permanent Administrator or Head of School. Interim Administrator candidates interested in the permanent position will be considered if they decide to apply.
Responsibilities:
Provide professional leadership, direction and vision for the whole school
Ensure continuity, integrity and compliance in its operations, policies and practices
Collaborate with and support the staff members who handle the operations, business, facilities and grounds maintenance, enrollment, outreach, and resource development aspects of the school
Collaborate with and support the Board of Trustees, faculty, committees and task forces
Oversee the school’s long-range planning and organizational and community development, including any capital campaigns
Support the school’s Organizational Review process and contribute to the school’s healthy transition
Qualifications
A strong understanding of Waldorf education and collaborative governance
Ability to see and respond from a holistic, long-term perspective
Works collaboratively, as a team player and a team builder
Communicates effectively, tactfully and courteously both orally and in writing
Understands principles of effective public relations and values interrelationships with community groups, private and public agencies, parents, and the general public
Experience with nonprofit and/or school management and strategic planning, including finance, budgeting, and human resources
Experience with successful grant writing, fundraising and friend-raising
Earned a Bachelor’s degree or above.
Employment Details:
Full-time, salaried from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
Salary range: $55,000-$70,000
Benefits: Health insurance, tuition remission and professional development funds
Hired by the Board of Trustees and reports to that body.
Candidates for the permanent position are encouraged to apply. If hired as Interim Administrator, you will be considered for the permanent role. The outgoing Administrator will be available as a resource.
About Whidbey Island Waldorf School
Whidbey Island Waldorf School’s campus is surrounded by 100 acres of preserved forest, land and trails owned by the Whidbey Institute. The classes have access to outdoor play spaces and the trails in the surrounding forest for walks and study. Our school’s depth of relationship to the seasonal festivals, high caliber teachers, engaged parent body and beautiful island location all combine to make us a “destination” school. Founded in 1985, the Whidbey Island Waldorf School is located on the south end of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound within the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains.
Whidbey Island is a unique and idyllic place to live, especially for people with young children or people looking to semi-retire. It offers a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere with farmers markets, beaches, trails, art galleries, music and restaurants. Even though the island maintains a rural setting, residents can take advantage of the bustling cultural life and opportunities in downtown Seattle that are just an hour away via the nearby ferry. One of the island’s restaurants has a tagline: So magical, a ferry takes you there.
Candidates are requested to submit the items below to:
Administrator Search Team
Whidbey Island Waldorf School,
6335 Old Pietila Rd, Clinton, WA 98236
or adminsearchteam@wiws.org
https://wiws.org/
1. A letter of interest articulating why the candidate believes they are suited for the position
2. A resume
3. Two writing samples (school newsletter, blog post, for example)
4. Three professional reference contacts
Grade 1 Teacher for 2024-2025
Whidbey Island Waldorf School is seeking a full-time class teacher to join our school, starting with Grade 1. The ideal candidate will be a fully-trained Waldorf teacher with teaching experience. We seek a confident, warm, community-minded individual with a deep appreciation for the Waldorf approach to education and its anthroposophical foundations. A willingness to engage deeply in rethinking the Waldorf curriculum with an eye to diversity, equity and inclusion is also desired. Three mixed-age kindergarten classes are contributing to the enrollment, leading to a grade 1 class of 17 children (+ or -).
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Strong knowledge of Waldorf school philosophy, including educational principles and methods.
Waldorf teaching experience.
Able to independently teach and effectively manage a group of students.
Able to respectfully, clearly and warmly communicate with class parents and to work collaboratively with the parents on behalf of the students.
Confident, warm, community-minded, self-aware, conscientious.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree
Waldorf teacher education certification or commitment to such certification
Whidbey Island Waldorf School’s campus is surrounded by 100 acres of preserved forest, land and trails owned by the Whidbey Institute. The classes have access to outdoor play spaces and the trails in the surrounding forest for walks and study. Our school’s depth of relationship to the seasonal festivals, high caliber teachers, engaged parent body and beautiful island location all combine to make us a “destination” school. Founded in 1985, the Whidbey Island Waldorf School is located on the south end of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound within the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains.
Whidbey Island is a unique and idyllic place to live, especially for people with young children or people looking to semi-retire. It offers a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere with farmers markets, beaches, trails, art galleries, music and restaurants. Even though the island maintains a rural setting, bustling cultural life and opportunities in downtown Seattle are just an hour away via the nearby ferry. One of the local island’s restaurants has a tagline: So magical, a ferry takes you there.
Full-time salary range: $45,000-$62,000. Benefits: Health insurance, tuition remission and professional development funds.
Candidates are requested to submit the items below to:
Leadership Team, Whidbey Island Waldorf School
6335 Old Pietila Rd, Clinton, WA 98236
1. A letter of interest articulating why the candidate believes they are suited for the position
2. A resume
3. Three professional reference contacts
immediate openings
Seeking substitute teachers, EC and grades!
WIWS is seeking substitute teachers for grades 1-8, toddler, preschool and kindergarten classes. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching the relevant age group as well as knowledge of and interest in learning more about Waldorf education.
We seek confident, responsible and reliable individuals who are able to work independently and collaboratively, provide firm discipline with a warm and caring attitude toward students, and follow through with communications and paperwork.
Pay for Substitute Teaching:
EC/Grades Lead Teacher - $30/hour
Assistant Teacher - $22/hour
EC PM Lead Teachers - $25/hour
For additional information and to apply, email leadershipteam@wiws.org, and visit www.wiws.org. Applicants, please submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 professional references via the email above or mail to 6335 Old Pietila Rd., Clinton, WA 98236.
Founded in 1985, the Whidbey Island Waldorf School is located on the south end of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound within the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains.
WIWS is housed in a purposely designed building surrounded by 100 acres of preserved land and trails. The classes have access to outdoor play spaces and the trails in the surrounding forest for walks and study. Our school’s depth of relationship to the seasonal festivals, high caliber teachers, engaged parent body and beautiful island location all combine to make us a “destination” school.
Whidbey Island is a unique and idyllic place to live, especially for people with young children or people looking to semi-retire. It’s a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere with farmers markets, beaches, trails, art galleries, music and restaurants. Even though the island offers a rural setting, bustling cultural life and opportunities in downtown Seattle are just an hour away via the nearby ferry. One of the restaurants has a tagline: So magical, a ferry/faery takes you there.
WIWS is an equal opportunity employer. WIWS does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, physical or mental disability, or age.
