Public Waldorf Director of School Culture at El Rio Community School
About the Employer
El Rio Community School is community-based independent TK-8 public charter school located in the culturally rich area of Northeast LA that is guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We seek to cultivate a relationship-based school culture that supports joyful, collaborative learning and leadership. Students’ curiosity and imagination are fostered through an arts-integrated, culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate curriculum. By engaging children’s heads, hearts and hands, we strive to develop free-thinking individuals with respect for themselves, their community, and the planet. El Rio is actively committed to using a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging lens to examine traditional Waldorf practices. We are dedicated to creating a school culture and curriculum that honors and reflects our community. Within this community, we seek to nurture children in their strengths while fostering a growth mindset and the ability to work through challenges. Using experiential learning and an arts-infused curriculum, we strive to instill in our students a sense of reverence and responsibility for all life on earth and a deep understanding of our interconnectedness as global citizens. We are focused on graduating lifelong learners and innovative, compassionate human beings who lead their lives and communities with purpose and integrity.
Job Summary
Job Summary
El Rio Community School, a Waldorf-inspired TK-8 public charter school, is seeking a Director of School Culture (DSC) to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and school culture. The DSC will serve as a leader, mentor, and collaborator for faculty and staff, developing and leading systems that ensure that the school culture is grounded in El Rio’s commitment to DEIB principles and supports the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of all of our students. This role helps to create and sustain a culture that aligns with the 7 Core Principles of Waldorf, prioritizing a child-centered, developmentally appropriate approach to child care and discipline that is also inclusive, just and diverse. The DSC reports directly to the Executive Director and is part of the school Leadership Team.
Requirements / Qualifications
- A commitment to public Waldorf education and the mission of El Rio Community School. - Prioritizes building own leadership skills with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams - Is consistently self-reflective and seeks feedback on their leadership skills and mindsets - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with students, families, staff, and community members - Expertise in positive school and class culture and the ability to articulate effective strategies to teachers and staff - Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred - Successful teaching experience highly preferred - Possession of a valid California teaching, Pupil Personnel Services, or Administrative Services credential preferred - Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly preferred
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
- A commitment to public Waldorf education and the mission of El Rio Community School. - Prioritizes building own leadership skills with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams - Is consistently self-reflective and seeks feedback on their leadership skills and mindsets - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with students, families, staff, and community members - Expertise in positive school and class culture and the ability to articulate effective strategies to teachers and staff - Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred - Successful teaching experience highly preferred - Possession of a valid California teaching, Pupil Personnel Services, or Administrative Services credential preferred - Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly preferred
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
3/19/2026
Contact
Rebecca Rodriguez
(323) 352-8034
(323) 352-8034
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$85,000 Annually
$85,000 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Pay negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time