Waldorf School of the Peninsula (Nursery- Grade 12) is celebrating its 40th year of bringing Waldorf education to Northern California. The school has two beautiful campuses: Nursery through grade 5 in Los Altos and a few miles away in Mountain View are grades 6-12. WSP is a full member of and accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. WSP is dedicated to hiring dedicated and highly capable faculty and administration. They invest in learning and growth to best serve the needs of their students, teachers, community, and each other. Position Summary: The Director and Finance and Operations (DFO) is a key member of the School’s Administrative leadership team. Reporting to the School Director, this position oversees all financial aspects of the school, sits on the Administrative Council, and advises the Board of Trustees about all financial matters. The DFO leads the Finance Committee and Investment Committee of the Board and is responsible for reporting on all matters that fall under the jurisdiction of the Finance Committee to the Board of Trustees. The DFOmanages the Business Office and oversees IT/Registrar, Facilities, and the Front Office Managers of the Grade School and the High School. Other staff may be assigned as needed.
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority to those submitted by Friday, January 24, 2025.
Start date: March 31, 2025, or sooner if available
Additional information and full application instructions can be found here:
Waldorf School of the Peninsula Director of Finance and Operations JD
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