Curriculum Director

The Siskiyou School is looking for a Curriculum Director for the school year 2024-2025.

Now in its 18th year, the Siskiyou School is a vibrant elementary and middle school grades private Waldorf school in Ashland, OR with a staff of 25 full and part-time teachers. We are located on a beautiful, well-developed two-acre campus in a residential neighborhood. Classes range in size from 18-26. In Fall of 2023 we added our new Kindergarten program to our school.

The Curriculum Director serves as the head of the faculty pillar. They hold and foster the wellbeing of the teachers around teaching. They help teachers stay inspired and invigorated around holding the children, and the Waldorf core curriculum as well as the academics at the Siskiyou School. They will guide and assist all the teachers in regards to the program of studies, planning of the blocks, supporting teachers with parent meetings and parent evenings, and planning and supporting the parent enrichment program. They will also hold pedagogical discussions in faculty meetings, oversee program reviews and program changes and help teachers feel inspired within the creative process of their teaching. They will help the administrator in understanding what teachers need as well as sharing highlights and possible concerns when they arise for any given teacher.

They lead in holding the “big” educational picture: working with the faculty to study and deepen knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and the children; overseeing faculty professional development, curriculum mentoring and support and evaluations (tbd); and ensuring that the curriculum is developed and delivered and that appropriate educational standards are upheld, so that the needs of the school and its students are met. They are the point person for parents of the school in matters related to curriculum and student support and classroom/student concerns. They guide Parent Education and Enrichment in matters of Waldorf Education. They work collaboratively with the faculty and administration and coordinate closely with administration to lead the school.

This is a full time position which includes a full benefits package. Work hours are around 40 hours/week and include a once-a-week faculty meeting, festivals, fundraising events, parent enrichment evenings, parent evenings, and various other relevant meetings and commitments throughout the week and the school year.

Qualifications:

Waldorf trained and experienced class teacher in lower and upper grades

Management experience, including delegation and team empowerment

Growth mindset in helping support the mission and strategic vision of the school

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient with common software, including Microsoft and Google products

Proven organizational skills

Previous leadership experience