Brooklyn Waldorf School

Head of School

Brooklyn, New York, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$275k-$315kDetected 4 days ago

LeadershipCommunication

About the role

Located in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Brooklyn Waldorf School is an independent school serving more than 190 students from age three through eighth grade.
The school provides a developmentally responsive Waldorf education that engages students through their "hands, hearts, and heads" while fostering creativity, resilience, curiosity, and self-determination.
This leader will work closely with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and families to strengthen the school's organizational foundation and advance an inclusive vision of Waldorf education.

Partner with the Board of Trustees and Finance Director to develop and maintain sustainable budgets and long-term financial strategies.
Strengthen governance practices and support the continued development of the Board of Trustees.
Develop meaningful relationships with students, employees, families, alumni, prospective families, and community partners.

Experience supporting faculty development, enrollment growth, advancement, governance, or community outreach.
Desired Leadership Qualities The successful candidate will be: A visionary and inclusive leader who can communicate a clear and compelling mission.
A thoughtful listener who seeks to understand the school and its community before implementing change.
A collaborative bridge builder who can unite individuals with different perspectives and experiences.
A calm and grounded presence who can navigate challenging conversations with honesty and care.
An organized leader who can establish clear structures and accountability while preserving the school's warm and relational culture.
A consistent, timely, and transparent communicator.
A resilient leader who can balance the varied responsibilities of school leadership while modeling a healthy and sustainable approach to work.

Articulate and advance a clear, inclusive vision for Waldorf education at Brooklyn Waldorf School.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as central elements of the school's educational approach.
Build a collaborative faculty culture with clear expectations, accountability, professional development, and opportunities for adult learning.

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