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Early Childhood Nursery Lead Teacher 2013-2014

(Member of the Faculty)

The Chicago Waldorf School is pleased to announce that it is seeking an Early Childhood Nursery lead teacher for its growing, urban campus. Located in the diverse and vibrant Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, the Chicago Waldorf School is fully accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and the Independent School Association of the Central States. The Chicago Waldorf School opened in 1974 and is an established Waldorf school in the Midwest. The school serves infants and toddlers in our Parent-Child Program, and preschoolers in our Early Childhood Program. It provides a comprehensive 12 year Waldorf curriculum for students in Grades 1 – 12, with a total enrollment of 360 students.

Purpose and Scope of the Job:
The early childhood nursery teacher holds overall responsibility for the life of his/her nursery class (aged 3 ½ - 4 ½ yrs).  This includes observing and caring for how the children develop; planning and leading appropriate activities for the growth of the class; planning the daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms of the class according to the principles of Waldorf pedagogy and the needs s/he sees in his/her particular class; communication with parents and parent education; and caring for the classroom and other early childhood areas.

The early childhood nursery lead teacher is also responsible for deepening their understanding of Anthroposophy, child development and seeking out new materials for their teaching.
The ideal candidate has completed Waldorf teacher training and/or three years successful Waldorf teaching experience. 

Compensation and Amenities
The Chicago Waldorf School offers an excellent and competitive benefits package. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chicago Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, military status, citizenship status and other status protected by federal, state or local law. The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. It is our policy to make reasonable accommodations as required under the law. This policy has the support of the highest levels of management.

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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher 2013-2014
(Member of Faculty)

The Chicago Waldorf School is pleased to announce that it is seeking an Early Childhood assistant teacher for its growing, urban campus. Located in the diverse and vibrant Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, the Chicago Waldorf School is fully accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and the Independent School Association of the Central States.  The Chicago Waldorf School opened in 1974 and is an established Waldorf school in the Midwest. The school serves infants and toddlers in our Parent Child Program, and preschoolers in our Early Childhood Program.  It provides a comprehensive 12 year Waldorf curriculum for students in Grades 1 – 12, with a total enrollment of 360 students.

Purpose and Scope of Job:
The Early Childhood assistant works closely with, and is guided by, the lead teacher of the class. During the morning, the lead teacher supervises the class and the assistant acts as a support to the lead teacher.  Lunch and nap assistants supervise a group of ten or fewer children for the afternoon program according to the guidelines established by the lead teacher. In the lead teacher’s absence, the assistant may take on the role of the lead in the class.

The early childhood assistant teacher is also responsible for deepening their understanding of Anthroposophy, child development and Waldorf early childhood pedagogy in support of their teaching.
The ideal candidate has completed, or is in the process of completing, Waldorf teacher training and/or three years successful Waldorf assistant or teaching experience. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chicago Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, military status, citizenship status and other status protected by federal, state or local law. The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment  It is our policy to make reasonable accommodations as required under the law. This policy has the support of the highest levels of management.

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Finance Director 
(Head of Finance Department / Member of Administration / Reports to Administrative Director)

Purpose, Scope and Responsibilities of the Position:
The Chicago Waldorf School, located in the Chicago’s diverse and vibrant Rogers Park neighborhood, seeks a Finance Director to support the school’s overall business and financial activities.  A progressive, independent school that integrates the arts and academics, CWS is fully accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).  The school is poised for growth, and this position offers opportunities for creativity, innovation, and leadership for a highly motivated financial director who can lead and manage the school’s financial operations.

The primary purpose of this job is to provide the Chicago Waldorf School with leadership in the strategic financial direction, organization, management and implementation of a comprehensive business and financial plan for the school.  The Finance Director is responsible for:

1. The efficient and appropriate operation of all financial activities of the school.
2. Ensuring that the financial operations of the school are legal, recorded, reported and appropriately carried out.
3. Supervising the Finance Associate.

Scope: 
The Finance Director will be the supervisor of the Business Office and be responsible for holding the organization accountable to the budget and to the school's financial policies and procedures. The Finance Director will report directly to the Administrative Director and will work closely with the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, administration and faculty to achieve the school’s mission, vision and goals as well as to formulate strategic financial initiatives and allocate school resources that will enhance the overall pedagogical environment of the Chicago Waldorf School.

This position is responsible for reviewing, documenting, and controlling financial processes with consistency and accuracy.  Employee must be able to manage a multi-faceted environment with multiple priorities from many different people including the Faculty, Staff, Students, Parents, Trustees, Outside Contractors, Banks, Leaseholders, Creditors, Debtors, Lawyers, Auditors.  

Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities:
This position functions independently much of the time and is expected to exercise excellent judgment on issues, questions and problems that arise.  The Finance Director will work in strong collaboration with the Administrative Director, Board of Trustees Treasurer and Chair of Finance Committee.

1. Continuously improve Business Office operations and procedures.
2. Oversee cash flow management, including all banking transactions, all accounts payable, all investment accounts, all fixed assets, all delinquent accounts, and payroll and benefit programs.
3. Manages all monetary necessities for events and development programs.
4. Manages tuition and fee setting.
5. Oversees payroll.
6. Oversees all benefits programs.
7. Develops and provides reports for Board of Trustee and Finance Committee meetings.
8. Manages year end and all other financial audits.
9. Manages abandoned property.
10. Integrate new technology, resources, policies and procedures as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Business Manager is responsible for supervising the Assistant Business Manager.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
2. Significant finance related leadership experience in multi-faceted Business Office environment, preferably in an educational or non-profit institution.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Quickbooks and  Blackbaud’s Financial Edge database OR 2 plus years in-depth experience with equivalent education/not-for-profit enterprise-wide software
4. Willingness to embrace the Chicago Waldorf School’s pedagogical philosophy.
5. Ability to deal effectively with and represent the school to a wide range of groups and individuals.
6. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
7. Ability to be self directed, handle multiple tasks and priorities, solve problems and demonstrate leadership skills within a team environment.
8. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others to further the school’s mission.
9. Strong, detail-oriented organizational and planning skills.

Salary Range
The salary range for the position is $55,000-$65,0000, commensurate with experience, and the school also offers a competitive benefits package including full tuition remission.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chicago Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, military status, citizenship status and other status protected by federal, state or local law.  The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.  It is the school’s policy to make reasonable accommodations as required under the law. 

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High School Physics and Math Teacher for the 2013-2014 Year

The high school physics and mathematics teacher is expected to be a specialist in his/her subject area.  For high school physics teaching, the ability to work with adolescent students in a laboratory/experiential setting is essential. Waldorf teacher training is highly desired, as is familiarity with technology and an interest in teaching basic technology. In addition to teaching, each high school teacher is expected to carry non-teaching responsibilities that are designed to support the healthy day-to-day functioning of the high school. Sponsorship of an extra-curricular club and a participation in a two-week service learning trip are also required

The high school physics and mathematics teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum of the Physics and Mathematics program with guidance and support from the High School Leadership Group, the Teacher Development Committee and the College of Teachers.  The high school teacher is also responsible for deepening their understanding of Anthroposophy, child development and seeking out new materials for their teaching. The ideal candidate has completed Waldorf teacher training and/or three years successful Waldorf teaching experience. 

Compensation and Amenities
The Chicago Waldorf School offers an excellent and competitive benefits package.  The salary is commensurate with experience. To apply, please email a letter of intent and resume to recruitment@chicagowaldorf.org. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chicago Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the school’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, military status, citizenship status and other status protected by federal, state or local law.  The school provides equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.  It is our policy to make reasonable accommodations as required under the law.  This policy has the support of the highest levels of management.