Waldorf Pedagogical Chair: Faculty Growth & Leadership

River Valley Waldorf School; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Waldorf School seeks a Pedagogical Chair for 2027-2028 to lead by serving, guiding faculty development, and sustaining reflective, courageous pedagogy. The role partners with the PLG, Head of School, and committees to advance pedagogical priorities and cultivate a learning community committed to growth and collective responsibility.

The ideal candidate will balance mentorship with accountability, fostering collaboration, equity, and anti-racism work while stewarding professional

Qualifications

• Experienced Waldorf certified teacher with leadership experience and knowledge of Anthroposophy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to collaboration, conflict resolution, and consensus building.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and other relevant tools.
• Commitment to equity, belonging, and anti-racism work within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between faculty and Pedagogical Leadership Group, facilitating communication and collaboration.
• Uphold and communicate the pedagogical vision and processes of the Faculty and Pedagogical Leadership Group (PLG).
• Guide and support faculty hiring and development processes.
• Conduct classroom observations to maintain an active pulse on classroom activities and pedagogical health.
• Meet regularly with teachers to support individual teacher growth and development.
• Collaborate with committees and individuals on school-wide projects and initiatives.
• Support the Care Team process by meeting regularly with the Educational Support Team.
• Work with the Head of School and PLG to develop faculty wide professional development.
• Work with the Head of School and PLG to create the annual programming schedule.
• Communicate and implement school practices and ideals to ensure pedagogical quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with the Head of School to develop responsible budgets related to educational programming and teacher professional development.
• Report on significant pedagogical initiatives to the Board of Trustees and assume a leadership role in executing pedagogical strategic planning goals.
• Engage in ongoing communication with parents, addressing concerns and questions as appropriate.
• Support the resolution of individual and class-wide pedagogical concerns in conjunction with teachers and school leadership.
• Work with the Head of School and PLG to develop and implement frameworks for all-school meetings and community events.
• Maintain a public face of the school to parents and the broader community, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission.

Skills

Waldorf teaching

Leadership experience

Anthroposophy knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Google Workspace

Equity & Belonging

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

River Valley Waldorf School seeks a Pedagogical Chair for 2027-2028 to lead by serving, guiding faculty development, and sustaining reflective, courageous pedagogy. The role partners with the PLG, Head of School, and committees to advance pedagogical priorities and cultivate a learning community committed to growth and collective responsibility.

The ideal candidate will balance mentorship with accountability, fostering collaboration, equity, and anti-racism work while stewarding professional