Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment at Headwaters School!

Our employees are responsible for bringing our Purpose statement to life: to cultivate identity formation, foster empathy, and embrace diversity to bring more peace to the world.

We invite our students, guides, staff, parents, and trustees to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, hiring, or board membership processes. All applicants are subject to a background check prior to being hired.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Candidate Search

Headwaters School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Enrollment Management. This pivotal role will be instrumental in shaping the school's future by attracting, enrolling, and retaining a diverse student body aligned with the school's mission and values.

Learn more about this position here and apply online here. 

Headwaters Benefits

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  • Professional Respect

    At Headwaters, we have created a family of highly qualified educators who view education as a sacred occupation. Faculty have freedom and flexibility with regard to much of the course content, texts, and requirements.

  • Class Size and Teacher Load

    Classroom ratios: Young Children’s Community (7:1), Primary (13:3), Elementary (from 14:1), Middle School (12:1), High School (12:1). At the high school level, the faculty teaching load is normally five or six classes.

  • Health Benefits

    Group medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits for all full-time staff. Headwaters offers a 100% employer paid option with an employer HSA contribution for employee only coverage and subsidizes all medical plans.

  • Time Off

    Flexible paid time off in lieu of traditional vacation, personal days, and sick days.

  • Paid Medical Leave

    Paid time off options in the event of a medical leave for a serious health condition involving employees themselves, their children, or their spouse or partner.

  • Paid New Child Bonding Leave

    It is the School’s policy to honor the family. As part of this policy, the School will supplement an employee’s regular pay for up to 2 weeks to allow bonding time in connection with the birth or adoption of a child.

  • Paid Jury Duty Leave

    Paid time off to allow employees to serve on juries without incurring financial loss.

  • Paid Bereavement Leave

    Up to one week of paid leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member and up to 3 days of paid leave for non-immediate family members.

  • Supplemental Insurance

    Voluntary short-term disability, medical bridge, accident and cancer insurance.

  • Tuition Discounts

    Full-time employees receive a tuition discount.

  • Retirement Savings

    401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Employer matching contributions enjoy immediate vesting.

  • Career Support

    Support for continuing education opportunities.

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As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, financial aid, hiring, or board membership processes.