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Administrative Assistant At Nairobi Waldorf School

Nairobi Waldorf School

Education / Teaching full time Nairobi Posted 22 hours ago

The 1st Steiner-Waldorf Kindergarten opened in 1998... ...in a small house along the Magadi Road on the outskirts of Nairobi. It was led by 3 teachers from Germany (Florian, Vojko and Irmgard). The following year the school moved to Mbagathi extending the kindergarten to a 1st Grade primary class. The Mbagathi Steiner school continues to run successfully; now a fully fledged kindergarten and primary school known as the Rudolf Steiner School, Mbagathi, transitioning their children successfully into Kenyan Curriculum Secondary schools. In 1994 a new Waldorf Kindergarten opened its doors in a beautiful residential suburb - the Kileleshwa Kindergarten. This was initiated by a group of parents who had been impressed by the Mbagathi kindergarten but needed something in a more central area. As the new millennium approached, another parent group around a core of Kileleshwa parents, now more familiar with the Waldorf philosophy and its practical results, felt a great need to continue the initiative into the primary level. Both the Kenyan and British institutions were offering instruction that was wholly formal from such a young age, promoting 'The Hurried Child' syndrome. Media reports about school unrest were pandemic and views from other parents clearly indicated dissatisfaction with the lack of creativity in education. Some of their children were already feeling stressed and unhappy in school. There was a very conscious feeling that Waldorf education would not only benefit the families and their own children, but would contribute towards the ultimate transformation of education in Kenya for the better.Key Responsibilities Manage student admissions, registration, and enrollment processes. Respond to inquiries from prospective parents and guardians. Scheduling appointments for prospective parents with relevant class teachers or PT Leads Maintain and update school information, student files, databases and records Manage daily office operations and administrative procedures. Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements. Assist in coordinating school transport, catering, grounds & maintenance, cleaning & sanitation, security and other support services as needed. Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements. Support health, safety, and safeguarding procedures in collaboration with the school nurse. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Education Administration, Office Management, or a related field. Minimum of 3 -5 years’ experience in an administrative role, preferably in a school environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented