Priority Listing High School Level Chair

HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL CHAIR

Beginning 2026/27

School Year

At Chicago Waldorf School, we offer the unique opportunity to practice Waldorf education within a thriving, urban landscape. As one of the most established Waldorf schools in the United States, we provide a professional home where educators are empowered, celebrated, and supported.

• 100% of our faculty feel trusted to teach with autonomy and professional creativity.*
• 96% of our faculty would enthusiastically recommend CWS as a place to work.*
• 50 Years: Celebrating a half-century of educational excellence in Chicago.
• 46% of our students identify as BIPOC, reflecting our commitment to equity.
• 46 Zip Codes: Our community spans the entire Chicagoland area.
• 34 Countries & 22
  
  Languages:
  
  A truly global community in one building.
• 9 Specialists: Robust support through our Social Work and Learning Support departments.

* Results from the 2025 and 2026 Climate and Equity Survey

Chicago Waldorf High School needs a builder and innovator to take our high school into the 21st century. The High School Level Chair is a member of Pedagogical Leadership, which requires a combination of administrative and classroom responsibilities, based on our current configuration. Our High School Chair will collaborate with faculty and administration to describe, implement and communicate essential elements of our program and educational philosophy.

The High School Level Chair reports to the Faculty Director and partners with other members of our Management Team to ensure excellent delivery of our high school curriculum. It will be important to hold practical details and day-to-day operations alongside visionary planning. This pedagogical leader will support all faculty and students in grades 9-12 to meet the school’s Mission and Strategic Vision.

The High School Level Chair will be guided in all aspects of their work by AWSNA Core Principles of Waldorf Education and Chicago Waldorf School’s core values.

• Oversee all aspects of High School student life, activities, and academics at Chicago Waldorf High School
• Overseeing and designing a schedule and course offerings that is in alignment with Waldorf principles
• Developing a curriculum that embraces our time and place and that prepares our students for meaningful work in college and beyond
• Communicating with parents, teachers and the board about programs and policies in a clear and timely manner
• Building agendas for weekly meetings and facilitating the meetings with an eye toward a healthy and collaborative workplace
• Facilitating parent evenings and senior projects
• Partnering with the Faculty Director to oversee and implementing student disciplinary policies, behavior plans and safety plans
• Coordinating with College Counselors and the Registrar's Office for new student enrollment and college placement
• Supporting enrollment and teacher recruitment initiatives
• Representing our school and the high school level to the school community and the larger educational community
• Serving as a member of the school’s Management Team and Leadership Team
• Building relationships with other Waldorf High Schools

• Completed Waldorf Teacher Training and/or Waldorf Administrative Training or its equivalent
• A Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or beyond
• Three years successful Waldorf teaching and leadership experience, ideally in a PreK-12th Grade Waldorf School preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding, interest and openness to Waldorf Education and other progressive school models and an openness to Anthroposophy.
• Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Chicago Waldorf School.
• Ability to infuse creativity and joy into practical tasks and daily operations
• Dedication to building a positive and collaborative workplace for all faculty
• An openness and enthusiasm for diverse students and families, our urban environment and a desire to develop open relationships with community organizations
• Comfort with our school student information system, excellent communications skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook,…