Admissions Associate/Registrar

About the role

The Academic Director serves as the pedagogical leader of Marin Waldorf School, guiding and supporting PreK – grade 8 faculty in delivering excellence in Waldorf education. This role champions the development of teachers, ensures alignment with the school’s mission and strategic vision, and partners with families to support the educational needs of each child.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensuring decisions reflect the school’s financial health, strategic priorities, mission integrity, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Supporting and developing faculty to deliver high-quality Waldorf education that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible to a diverse student body
• Guiding teachers in fostering healthy, respectful, and inclusive student relationships within classrooms
• Partnering with the School Director to proactively address faculty retention with attention to equitable hiring, support, and advancement practices
• Serving as an accessible and trusted member of the school’s leadership team
• Cultivating a culture of professionalism, transparency, and healthy boundaries in parent relationships
• Fostering a school environment where all families feel welcomed, respected, and included

Collaborative Leadership

• Addressing student academic concerns and learning challenges with an equity-informed and whole-child approach
• Overseeing student evaluation processes and parent communication, ensuring clarity, fairness, and cultural responsiveness
• Partnering with the Educational Support Director when social, emotional, or behavioral issues impact learning, with attention to inclusive practices
• Reviewing and guiding implementation of Language Arts and Math curricula to ensure accessibility and representation
• Establishing clear expectations for curriculum delivery across grade levels that reflect inclusive and developmentally appropriate practices
• Developing systems for tracking student growth through informal and formal assessments with attention to multiple ways of demonstrating learning
• Creating and maintaining assessment calendars and reporting protocols
• Conducting teacher observations, evaluations, and goal-setting processes that include inclusive teaching practices
• Supporting curriculum development in alignment with AWSNA accreditation goals and evolving best practices in equity and inclusion
• Oversight of teacher recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing support with a commitment to building and retaining a diverse faculty dedicated to excellence

Qualifications

• Waldorf teaching experience
• Minimum of five years in progressively responsible educational leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in teacher supervision, evaluation, and development
• Deep knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy and curriculum
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation
• Strong collaborative leadership and consensus-building skills
• Proven ability in conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Experience managing complex organizational systems and facilitating meetings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, including experience advancing inclusive practices in schools

Personal Qualities

• Holds and advances the mission and vision of the school rooted in Anthroposophy
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal and spiritual growth
• Engages in ongoing study of Waldorf education and Anthroposophy
• Works with integrity, clarity, and respect across faculty, administration, and parent communities
• Approaches leadership with cultural humility, openness, and a commitment to continuous learning
• Strong EQ

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000