Executive Director at Stone Bridge School
About the Employer
The Stone Bridge School is a community of families and teachers using Waldorf inspired teaching methods to nourish and educate our children. We recognize and benefit from the character, vitality, history, and diversity of the Napa Valley, and in turn, offer an alternative educational choice. We have developed a powerful vision: a public school with a consistent philosophy, curriculum, and teaching method that embraces the developmental model of the growing child and awakens each child’s full and unique potential. Waldorf inspired education nurtures a sense of wonder and delight, and fosters the reverence for nature and humanity inherent in the young child. The Waldorf inspired curriculum develops the child’s active will, creative imagination, and clear, independent thinking.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Stone Bridge School, located in the beautiful Napa Valley, is looking for a dynamic new Executive Director to lead our public Waldorf K-8 charter school starting with the 2025-26 school year. We are looking for a visionary leader to support the mission and vision of our school, provide a long-term strategic plan, and oversee daily operations. The Executive Director role is primarily operational and focuses on managing the needs of the school which includes school operation oversite, fiscal and legal management, creating and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders within our school, the district, and the larger Napa community and program oversight and administration. Some of the Executive Director’s most essential job responsibilities include: delivering a successful public Waldorf program for families of the Napa Valley providing dynamic leadership and guiding the direction of the school managing personnel and school operations delivering a robust school-wide communication developing robust collaboration with key stakeholders working with external organizations and negotiating on the school’s behalf ensuring compliance with state and federal charter school laws overseeing the successful completion of key state and district requirements providing ongoing financial oversight and planning leading crisis management efforts as needed serving as a strong advocate for the school’s best interests A copy of the detailed job description may be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XTwv6BhgaanrPddc0hPdrbZu7BEOkws_/view?usp=sharing Please send a letter explaining your interest in this position, a copy of your resume, 3 letters of recommendation and 3 current references to hiring@stonebridgeschool.org. Note that interviews will begin in the second half of January. This job posting will close on January 18, 2025
Requirements / Qualifications
4-Year degree required (preference for advanced degree) Supervisory and/or managerial experience required Budget development experience required (preference for experience with school budgets) Preference for Waldorf Certification Preference for State Teaching Credential and teaching experience Preference for Administrative Credential
Requirements / Qualifications
4-Year degree required (preference for advanced degree) Supervisory and/or managerial experience required Budget development experience required (preference for experience with school budgets) Preference for Waldorf Certification Preference for State Teaching Credential and teaching experience Preference for Administrative Credential
Comments and Other Information
At Stone Bridge School, the Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees (also known as Charter Council), and serves as a key part of the school’s overall governance structure (which includes the Administrative Team, Charter Council, Faculty Council, and Parent Council, all working together to support the needs of our students). Our current Executive Director works hand-in-hand with the school’s Educational Program Director, whose position is primarily pedagogical and focuses on supporting our teachers, students, and the development, delivery, and assessment of our rich curriculum. While this Executive Director job opening lends itself towards applicants with a solid operational background, we also welcome individuals with a strong Waldorf pedagogical foundation to apply.
Stone Bridge School is an equal opportunity employer, and is structured as an independent charter school authorized through Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD).
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Solid knowledge of child development and Waldorf curriculum
Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders
Effective communication, public-speaking, and team-building skills
Strong leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal, and performance management skills
Strategic decision-making and effective problem-solving skills
Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, and delegation skills
Ability to serve as a strong advocate and ambassador for the school
Solid understanding of state and federal charter school laws and charter school operations
Strong knowledge of special education law and delivery of special education services
Employee Benefits:
Stone Bridge School’s benefits package includes a competitive salary (estimated range from $110,000-135,000) depending on experience, paid sick leave, medical and dental benefits, California STRS or PERS Retirement plans, and the opportunity to participate in Section 125 and 403(b) plans.
How to Apply
Please send a letter explaining your interest in this position, a copy of your resume, 3 letters of recommendation and 3 current references to hiring@stonebridgeschool.org. Note that interviews will begin in the second half of January. This job posting will close on January 18, 2025
Comments and Other Information
At Stone Bridge School, the Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees (also known as Charter Council), and serves as a key part of the school’s overall governance structure (which includes the Administrative Team, Charter Council, Faculty Council, and Parent Council, all working together to support the needs of our students). Our current Executive Director works hand-in-hand with the school’s Educational Program Director, whose position is primarily pedagogical and focuses on supporting our teachers, students, and the development, delivery, and assessment of our rich curriculum. While this Executive Director job opening lends itself towards applicants with a solid operational background, we also welcome individuals with a strong Waldorf pedagogical foundation to apply.
Stone Bridge School is an equal opportunity employer, and is structured as an independent charter school authorized through Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD).
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Solid knowledge of child development and Waldorf curriculum
Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders
Effective communication, public-speaking, and team-building skills
Strong leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal, and performance management skills
Strategic decision-making and effective problem-solving skills
Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, and delegation skills
Ability to serve as a strong advocate and ambassador for the school
Solid understanding of state and federal charter school laws and charter school operations
Strong knowledge of special education law and delivery of special education services
Employee Benefits:
Stone Bridge School’s benefits package includes a competitive salary (estimated range from $110,000-135,000) depending on experience, paid sick leave, medical and dental benefits, California STRS or PERS Retirement plans, and the opportunity to participate in Section 125 and 403(b) plans.
How to Apply
Please send a letter explaining your interest in this position, a copy of your resume, 3 letters of recommendation and 3 current references to hiring@stonebridgeschool.org. Note that interviews will begin in the second half of January. This job posting will close on January 18, 2025
Application Deadline
1/18/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/18/2024
Contact
SBS HR
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7072525522
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
110,000 - 135,000 Annually
110,000 - 135,000 Annually
Length of Work Year
220 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time