School Administrator

About the role

Malamalama Waldorf School is seeking an experienced, organized, and compassionate School Administrator to provide leadership for the administrative, operational, and community life of the school. Working closely with the Board of Directors, Faculty Chair, Executive Team, and broader school community, this position plays a central role in supporting the school’s mission, organizational health, and long-term sustainability.

Essential Job Duties

• Serves as the primary administrative leader of the school and oversees daily operations, administrative systems, staff supervision, financial oversight, enrollment support, community relations, compliance, facilities coordination, and strategic planning.
• Works closely with the Board of Directors, Faculty Chair, Executive Team, Parent Hui, and school community to support collaborative governance and ensure the healthy functioning of the school.
• Supervision of non-faculty staff
• Oversight of school operations and regulatory compliance
• Support of budget development and financial planning
• Enrollment and outreach leadership
• Fundraising support
• Parent and community relations
• Facilities oversight
• Participation in AWSNA accreditation and institutional development processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, education administration, organizational leadership, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of three years of administrative leadership experience and two years of supervisory experience is required
• Experience managing budgets, supervising staff, working with boards or governing bodies, and coordinating complex organizational operations
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Waldorf education, enrollment management, fundraising, nonprofit administration, AWSNA accreditation, and Hawaiʻi school regulations is preferred

Employment Details

• This is a full-time salaried exempt position with a salary range of $53,000–$73,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Benefits include individual medical insurance and tuition remission

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, references, and completed employment application to info@hawaiiwaldorf.org.

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