Pedagogical Lead

Job Title Pedagogical Lead Job Summary The Pedagogical Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the school’s pedagogical life, supporting faculty development, guiding curriculum development and implementation, and ensuring alignment with Waldorf principles. As a member of the collaborative leadership team, the Pedagogical Lead works to uphold and advance the educational quality of the school by fostering a shared vision, supporting pedagogical excellence, and ensuring that decisions reflect the school's mission and Waldorf educational values. Classification Full-time or Part-Time (>= .6 FTE), Exempt Employee Compensation: Full-time salary $71,000 Relationships Reports to: Board of Trustees Works in a collaborative partnership with the Founding Director and the Administrative Director as the day-to-day leadership team of Maple Village Waldorf School Administration. Duties Faculty Development & Evaluation Mentor and support Grades teachers–primarily in pedagogical planning and classroom management–with some support provided to Early Childhood faculty. Visit all classes (including subject classes) to ensure effective delivery of the educational program. Coordinate and oversee internal and external mentorship for new teachers. Conduct formal observations and coordinate evaluations in collaboration with the Pedagogical Committee. Support the development and implementation of annual professional development plans. Identify appropriate and meaningful trainings for ongoing education for faculty and manage professional development budget. Lead the continuing creation of a comprehensive Scope and Sequence that aligns with Waldorf principles, supports developmental learning goals, and reflects the progression of skills and content across all grades. Guide and maintain an active teacher evaluation calendar, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up. Facilitate conflict resolution among faculty when pedagogically relevant. Attend monthly Specialty Teacher meetings. Facilitate regular communication between Main Lesson and Specialty teachers. Curriculum Oversight Ensure that the curriculum is developmentally aligned and consistent with Waldorf pedagogy and DEIJ practices. Review and provide guidance on pacing, block rotation, and vertical integration across grades. Support Specialty Teachers and Class Teachers with curriculum coordination and planning. Provide leadership in aligning the educational program with AWSNA accreditation requirements. Advises teachers of field trip opportunities and helps with field trip notices Stays abreast of current educational strategies and news Attends LBUSD Private School Meetings and works with faculty, administration and the district on the management of Title Funds. Works with LBUSD on all IEP students, including setting up observations, communicating with parents, and attending all IEP meetings. Works with LBUSD and MVWS families on the High School Admission process. Completes reference requests for all private high school applicants. Faculty Governance & Participation Serve as the chair of the Pedagogical Committee. Leads the design and rhythm of faculty meetings, guiding pedagogical study. Coordinates Faculty In-Service Days with support of Founding Director and Administrative Director Attend leadership team meetings and participate in school-wide planning and initiatives. Contribute to the faculty’s work on calendar planning, festival life, and hiring. Parent & Community Engagement Act as the primary point of contact for parent concerns related to pedagogy and academic progress in alignment with the school’s communication protocol. Support class teachers in family meetings or class evenings when pedagogical leadership is needed. Coordinate or support Parent Education events related to Waldorf pedagogy. Represent the educational program at outreach events, open houses, and high school placement evenings. Competencies Waldorf teacher training and certification. Minimum 5 years of Waldorf classroom experience in Grades 1-8 preferred. Experience in a school leadership or mentoring role. Deep understanding of Waldorf pedagogy, child development, and the stages of learning. Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and lead within the constraints of a part-time role. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Live Scan and TB clearance Work Schedule 24 hours/week to full-time, as agreed. Some evening availability required for meetings, festivals, and family support. Participation in AWSNA/regionally affiliated meetings encouraged when possible. Work Environment This position is based in a school office setting and supports a warm, collaborative, and mission-driven environment aligned with Waldorf education principles. The office serves as a central hub for communication and coordination, requiring a calm, welcoming presence and the ability to engage respectfully with faculty, staff, parents, and visitors. Work is primarily performed indoors in a shared office setting, with frequent use of a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment. The role involves extended periods of sitting and requires focus amid occasional interruptions typical of a school setting. Some walking between classrooms and school buildings may be necessary. The pace of work varies with the school calendar and may require flexibility during busy periods such as the start and end of the school year, festivals, and school events. Occasional lifting of supplies or event materials (up to 25 lbs) may be needed. A strong sense of confidentiality, clear communication, and a commitment to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and child-centered school culture are essential. Familiarity with or openness to Waldorf education and its values is strongly preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This position requires the ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods, work at a computer, and engage in frequent verbal and written communication. The employee must be able to move about the campus to attend meetings or support school activities and may occasionally be required to lift or carry office supplies, files, or event materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity is needed for keyboarding, filing, and using standard office equipment. The role may also involve periods of walking, bending, reaching, and occasionally assisting with event setup or cleanup. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate but may increase during school events or student transitions. Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Maple Village Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. Our School: We are a progressive suburban school housed in a historic church building in the quiet neighborhood of Belmont Heights. Our relationship with Long Beach Parks and Recreation allows us to utilize four parks within walking distance for partial school days. Our school was recently one of six private schools in the country to be named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and STEM. We are located minutes from the beach, 1.5 hours to the desert, 2 hours to the mountains, and 30 minutes from a Waldorf high school. We have a diverse population, and we are focused on equitability and inclusion for people of all religions, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities/expressions. Our Village has a lot of heart, strong parent participation, and is centered on families, community, parent education, collaboration, and mutual respect. MVWS is an Associate Member of AWSNA and a Developing Member of WECAN. Teaching Culture: Our school is entering its 18th year and programs include Parent/Baby, Parent/Toddler, 3 Preschools, 2 Kindergartens, and Grades 1 – 8. We have an experienced faculty, strong peer mentoring program, and together we study, listen, counsel, laugh, eat, and celebrate. Our specialty subjects include Handwork, Woodwork, Spanish, Japanese, Games, Strings, Chorus, and Gardening. We also have a strong Early Childhood and Grades Extended Care program. Hiring Process: We invite you to complete our job application on our website (available at https://maplevillagewaldorf.org/career-opportunities/) and submit it, along with a cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to MVWS Dean of Education Lisa J. McCarthy at Lisa.McCarthy@maplevillageschool.org. Eligible applicants will be contacted for a phone interview, references will be contacted, and qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with our Hiring Committee. MVWS is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where every staff member feels heard, supported, valued, and can share their authentic brilliance to move the MVWS mission forward. MVWS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Folx who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, parents, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. We are committed to addressing issues of racism and inequity internally and externally. To learn more about our school, please visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages at: https://www.maplevillagewaldorf.org/ https://www.facebook.com/maplevillageschool/ https://www.instagram.com/maplevillagewaldorfschool/

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