Waldorf Education
The Anchorage Waldorf School seeks a strong candidate with deep love for our school, and will use their leadership to weave our school together into a community with fidelity to our values.
About Nestled below the Alaskan Chugach Mountain Range, the Anchorage Waldorf School embodies Rudolf Steiner’s ideals to spark and nurture the highest potential in humanity. We offer an education that honors and nurtures the human spirit in each child.
We are the only non-profit, independent Waldorf school in Alaska.
Responsibilities
Embody the school mission and model collaborative leadership rooted in Steiner’s indications and Waldorf pedagogy, supporting a culture of shared responsibility and transparent decision-making.
Support policy development by contributing insight and facilitating collaborative review processes and reports to the Board of Trustees.
Serve as a communication hub, ensuring issues are directed to the appropriate individual or body and supporting the school calendar in partnership with faculty and leadership groups.
Act as a secondary forum for resolving personnel, parent, or teacher concerns, referring matters to the appropriate bodies as defined in school protocols.
Collaboratively create, interpret, and implement school policies, ensuring alignment with the Waldorf mission and regulatory expectations.
Participate in budgeting, informing the Board of Trustees, and ensuring transparent financial reporting and responsible budget implementation.
Coordinate accreditation and compliance tasks with the Accreditation Team, ensuring adherence to ANSWA, WECAN, and all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Oversee daily operations—safety practices, facility use, and maintenance—in partnership with facilities and administrative staff.
Maintain licensing, health, safety, and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions, communicating updates or required actions to faculty and leadership bodies.
Lead fundraising strategy and donor stewardship, including grant writing, individual giving, and partnership development.
Qualifications
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, fundraising, and resource development.
Embodiment of the school mission, delivering Waldorf pedagogy inspired by Steiner’s indications.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsn Professional education, nonprofit, or related background with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibility, competency, and innovation.
Preferred: 12+ credits in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid, Better Kid Care, and Mandated Reporter certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Anchorage Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Nestled below the Alaskan Chugach Mountain Range, the Anchorage Waldorf School embodies Rudolf Steiner’s ideals to spark and nurture the highest potential in humanity. We offer an education that honors and nurtures the human spirit in each child.
We are the only non-profit, independent Waldorf school in Alaska.
Responsibilities
Embody the school mission and model collaborative leadership rooted in Steiner’s indications and Waldorf pedagogy, supporting a culture of shared responsibility and transparent decision-making.
Support policy development by contributing insight and facilitating collaborative review processes and reports to the Board of Trustees.
Serve as a communication hub, ensuring issues are directed to the appropriate individual or body and supporting the school calendar in partnership with faculty and leadership groups.
Act as a secondary forum for resolving personnel, parent, or teacher concerns, referring matters to the appropriate bodies as defined in school protocols.
Collaboratively create, interpret, and implement school policies, ensuring alignment with the Waldorf mission and regulatory expectations.
Participate in budgeting, informing the Board of Trustees, and ensuring transparent financial reporting and responsible budget implementation.
Coordinate accreditation and compliance tasks with the Accreditation Team, ensuring adherence to ANSWA, WECAN, and all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Oversee daily operations—safety practices, facility use, and maintenance—in partnership with facilities and administrative staff.
Maintain licensing, health, safety, and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions, communicating updates or required actions to faculty and leadership bodies.
Lead fundraising strategy and donor stewardship, including grant writing, individual giving, and partnership development.
Qualifications
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, fundraising, and resource development.
Embodiment of the school mission, delivering Waldorf pedagogy inspired by Steiner’s indications.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsn Professional education, nonprofit, or related background with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibility, competency, and innovation.
Preferred: 12+ credits in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid, Better Kid Care, and Mandated Reporter certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Anchorage Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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