Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth –3rd grade education and Farm and Forest Summer Camp based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY.

ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPENING: 

We are looking for a full-time Administrator. Lakeside recognizes that candidates will have an unique combination of experience from the fields of management, education, and non-profit leadership. The ideal candidate will have a background in Waldorf education and school administrative experience.

The Administrator reports to the Board of Trustees and oversees the administrative and business operations of the school, ensuring that the school adheres to and pursues its stated mission, achieves and maintains financial health and stability, complies with all applicable laws and regulations, appropriately manages risk, and implements strategies and policies set by the Board of Trustees. The Administrator provides leadership to the school as a whole, supervising and guiding the work of all administrative staff and committees, ensuring adequate communication among all School constituencies, as well as the broader community, and supporting the faculty in their pedagogical work with the students.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong candidates for this position will be mission driven and able to sustain organizational integrity and high standards of community interaction. He or she must have the ability to manage the sometimes competing demands of the various constituencies of the School, including by effective delegation, prioritization and oversight.  A high level of energy, a positive attitude and presence and sense of humor are essential.

We also seek:

• Experience in administration and/or education
• Bachelor’s or higher degree
• Ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities
• Motivated self-starter with a positive, “can-do” attitude
• Exceptional leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with teaching faculty, staff, parents and the Board of Trustees
• Fiscal management skills and experience developing and managing budgets
• Experience with human resource policies, procedures and practices
• Fund development and donor relationship skills
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to write clearly
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with integrity and diplomacy
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office and Excell; knowledge; experience with database programs, data entry with attention to details
• lifelong love of learning
• Foster a love of nature and the arts, respect for others, and the world around us
• Prepare children to meet the world in an engaged and positive way

To apply, please send resume, letter of intention, a brief biographical sketch, and two professional phone references.  E-mail Jess at admin@lakesideschoolinessex.org.  Deadline: Open until filled.