Executive Director

El Rio Community School is a community-based independent TK-8 public charter school located in the culturally rich area of Northeast LA that is guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We seek to cultivate a relationship-based school culture that supports joyful, collaborative learning and leadership.

El Rio Community School currently serves 357 students in grades TK-8. As we grow to full capacity and prepare for our first LAUSD charter renewal in 2027-28, El Rio is seeking a committed and collaborative school leader eager and prepared to work with an invested community of teachers, parents, and students to foster a stable and thriving school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support in implementing the educational vision, philosophy, goals, objectives, and course of study outlined in the El Rio charter
• Be responsible for all personnel matters, including recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of faculty, teaching staff, administrative and support staff
• Oversee academic programs, student educational progress, professional development, guidance and mentoring for instructional staff, assessments, curriculum development, special education compliance, parent education, campus life, community festivals, community outreach, public relations, student discipline and crisis intervention
• Oversee finance/budgeting, health and safety compliance, school facility procurement and management, human resources, payroll, employee benefits, fundraising, long-range financial planning and budget development, facility planning, compliance and reporting with state, district and county authorities, audit support, and procurement

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex, long-term projects
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, motivate, sustain and lead
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, and to organize and coordinate operations efficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, courage, and passion for the school mission
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret accurately, and respond effectively to information and data of various types
• Personal integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid teaching credential and/or an administrative credential
• Master's Degree in Education or public/charter school administration
• At least five years of successful educational experience
• Experience in a charter school setting
• Certification or expertise in Public Waldorf Education
• Interest/Knowledge of and Commitment to Public Waldorf Education
• Experience leading or playing a significant role in a charter renewal process

Compensation

The salary for this role is $150,000-$165,000, and includes a generous benefits package.