Pedagogical Director

Berkshire Waldorf School; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Berkshire Waldorf School seeks a Pedagogical Director to guide the delivery of Waldorf education with passion, understanding and demonstrated evidence of successful administration. The Pedagogical Director is responsible for sustaining a healthy culture of teaching and learning, and a qualified candidate will embody and promote the principles, values, and practices of Waldorf education.

This role partners with School Leadership and the Board to advance pedagogical development, supervision of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Waldorf teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Waldorf Teaching certificate required, Masters in Waldorf Education preferred.
• Evidence of experience working collaboratively, successfully supervising and evaluating adults.
• Broad understanding of the basic financial elements of school operations.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Familiarity and comfort with Google Suite.
• Honesty, integrity and a belief in sustaining Waldorf Education.

Responsibilities

• Guide delivery of Waldorf education with passion, understanding and evidence of successful administration.
• Sustain a healthy culture of teaching and learning.
• Supervise and mentor the full Faculty.
• Collaborate with School Leadership and Board on planning and decision-making.
• Act as ambassador for core areas of pedagogical and curricular development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership/supervision

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Waldorf Teaching certificate

Masters in Waldorf Education (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

The Berkshire Waldorf School seeks a Pedagogical Director to guide the delivery of Waldorf education

with passion, understanding and demonstrated evidence of successful administration. The Pedagogical

Director is responsible for sustaining a healthy culture of teaching and learning, and a qualified candidate

will embody and promote the principles, values, and practices of Waldorf education. This includes, but is

not limited to, a deep anthroposophical understanding of child development as the basis for pedagogical

decision-making, as well as the ability to foster and support the collaborative, creative work of a Waldorf

faculty. The Pedagogical Director is a strong ambassador for core areas of pedagogical and curricular

development, such as developmental responsiveness and diversity and inclusivity. As a key member of

School Leadership, the Pedagogical Director brings forth the interests and contributions of the students,

families and faculty in organizational planning and decision-making, particularly as they pertain to the

learning program. The Pedagogical Director is a supervisor and supportive mentor for the full Faculty.

This position reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Waldorf teaching experience.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Waldorf Teaching certificate required, Masters in Waldorf Education preferred.

• Evidence of experience working collaboratively, successfully supervising and evaluating adults,

• and broadly understanding the basic financial elements of school operations.

• Excellent verbal and writing skills.

• Familiarity and comfort with Google Suite.

• Honesty, integrity and a belief in sustaining Waldorf Education.