Principal for Whistler Waldorf School

Principal of Whistler Waldorf

Permanent, Full-time

The Principal serves as the day-to-day leader of the Whistler Waldorf School. The Principal is accountable for upholding the legal, pedagogical requirements for operating a Waldorf school in the province of British Columbia, including but not limited to curriculum planning, delivery, assessment of learning, progress reporting, student safety and parent relations. As a member of the school leadership team, the Principal works in a collaborative and consultative manner with the school stakeholders to support the mission, vision and values of the Whistler Waldorf School.

**Specific responsibilities are listed below**:
**Legal**:
Awareness and accountability of legal requirements for operating an independent school in the province of B.C. with regards to education and student safety and ensuring compliance with all regulations

Maintains confidentiality of student information

Awareness of risk management and how it pertains to operation of the school

Supports Registrar in ensuring student files are maintained according to WWS policies

**Leadership**:
Represents the Whistler Waldorf School with the Ministry of Education, the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and ensures the appropriate pedagogical policies, procedures and accompanying documentation is maintained with respect to operating a Waldorf school in the province of British Columbia

Provides day to day leadership to Whistler Waldorf School faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians

Supervises and evaluates the Lower School, High School, and Student Support Chairs

Works in partnership with the Chairs to ensure curriculum oversight, and teacher development and evaluation

Supervises external mentors, evaluators or educational consultants as required

Monitors and tracks Key Performance Indicators as identified in WWS’ Strategic Plan

Collaborates with Operational Management Team to set measurable annual goals for the school based on annual strategic plan review

**Human Resources**:
Conducts or oversees faculty performance evaluations for all faculty members as per evaluation guidelines.

Oversees faculty enrichment and improvement plans as needed

Reviews and assesses requirements for hiring and scheduling as it relates to student numbers, programming, and operations budget in partnership with the Chairs

Participates in the hiring process for faculty and staff in partnership with the Chairs

Ensures faculty compliance with all policies and procedures

**Administration**:
Oversees progress report writing prior to distribution with Education Administrator and Chairs

Ensures educational quality through regular educational program review and improvement based on the strategic plan and relevant data as well as the Whistler Waldorf School’s mission and vision

Ensures Permanent Student Record forms are completed for each student at the end of each school year by their respective teachers and Registrar

Ensures completion of long-term, mid-term and short-term lesson planning as required for the Ministry of Education (Planbook) with Education Administrator and Chairs

Oversees the IEP/ILP process and documentation in partnership with the Student Support Chair

Ensures that all attendance processes are managed according to policy in collaboration with Reception

Approves field trips and guest speakers

Coordinates academic schedule in collaboration with Chairs and Education Administrator

Oversees annual Foundational Skills Assessment for grades 4 and 7 with Lower School Chair

Works with Operational Management Team to complete monitoring and evaluation visits and AWSNA accreditation

**General**:
Fosters an environment where healthy relations and communication between faculty, PAC and parents are maintained

Ensures opportunities for parent education and understanding of Waldorf education are created and encouraged to build and maintain a healthy level of enrolment to support the overall financial health of the school

Fields concerns from parents/guardians about their child or their child’s education and provides support, takes appropriate action, including communicating in a timely manner and ensuring closure of the issue in accordance with the school’s communication policy

Mediates in situations where parent/teacher communication needs support to reach mutual understanding and resolution

Works collaboratively with the Chairs to create a safe and positive school environment for students

Facilitates Discipline Stream process for students as required

Chairs faculty meetings and leads parent meetings in coordination with the Chairs

Oversees and attends all events and festivals

Attends leadership meetings including Operational Management Team and College of Teachers on a weekly basis and Board meetings as required.

**Preferred qualifications**:
A Canadian citizen and/or eligible to work in Canada with a current Criminal Record Check.

Familiar with Waldorf school