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Job Title: Substitute Teacher
Program: Grades 1 through Grade 12
Reports to: Campus Operations Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date: October 2024
Shining Mountain Waldorf School, a PreK to High School, is seeking Substitute Teachers. In order to create an encouraging learning environment for students while their regular Teacher is absent, our Substitute Teachers will need to effectively manage and instruct the class. We are looking for individuals who have teaching experience, love the classroom environment, and are available (sometimes on very short notice) to work during the week. Knowledge of Waldorf education is a plus.
Teaching and supervision of students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class.
Manage classroom behavior and follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.
Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in class transitions, and on the playground.
Classroom and playground environment
Pay: $25 per hour with a 2-hour daily minimum
Timesheets are required to be completed
Substitute Teaching hours vary and are contingent on SMWS Faculty absences from the classroom and class needs
Calls to Substitute Teach may be made on very short notice – evening and morning hours
Substitute hours are based on SMWS need for classroom coverage
Bachelor’s Degree
Teaching experience and classroom experience required
Comfortable with students and academic focus
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform:
Sitting and standing for class presentations
Lift 25 pounds, bending, stretching
Mobility to move about the classroom, walking around our 12 -acre campus, and playground
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
We’re entering our second year of middle school ultimate frisbee with Altitude Youth Ultimate, and the momentum is strong. Last spring’s inaugural season brought 12 players (grades 6–8) and we’re looking to continue building. The program has proven to be a natural fit for our school culture.
Approximately 5–7 hours per week during the season. Compensation is via stipend: $1,000 for head coach, $700 for assistant, with increases based on experience.
We’re looking for coaches who love the game and are committed to ultimate’s Spirit of the Game—and who want to share that with the next generation. The ideal candidate is a “double-goal coach”: someone committed to striving for competitive success while prioritizing the life lessons that sports can teach, helping every player feel like they matter and belong.
Responsibilities include planning and leading practices, coaching games, communicating weekly with families, and fostering a positive team culture on and off the field.
Minimum requirements:
Ideal candidate:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform:
Mobility: Frequent movement across an outdoor athletic field and 12-acre campus, including walking, running, and demonstrating frisbee skills (throwing, pivoting).
Strength: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., equipment bags, water jugs).
Environmental: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including direct sunlight, wind, and rain.
Stamina: Ability to remain active and standing for the duration of practices and games (90+ minutes).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Job Title: Lower School Class Teacher (Grade 1)
Program: Lower School Section
Reports to: School Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date: June 2026
Shining Mountain Waldorf School faculty shares a vision of teaching excellence that centers a pedagogy rooted in Waldorf education principles, best academic teaching practices, and a regular examination of curricular content that signifies our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We express collaboration through our participation in weekly meetings, committees, festivals, concerts and assemblies, after school and weekend events, and our tools for restorative practices. We work in concert with our administrative staff and strive to manifest a community where everyone is seen and respected for their valuable contributions.
● Hours for teaching staff are 7:45 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday following the SMWS academic student calendar
● The class teacher is responsible for holding their class and will be expected to teach the morning lesson curriculum.
● In addition, class teachers are expected to teach subject classes either to their own class or others, depending on their particular skills.
● At SMWS class teachers teach in either grades 1-5 or 6-8 rotations.
● Colleagues and the School Director work collaboratively to maintain an overall vision of curricular expectations through the grades.
● Full time teachers are expected to participate in two committees, two tasks, their weekly department meeting, and the weekly plenum meeting.
The teacher is expected to:
● Oversee an equitable share of arrival, dismissal, snack, lunch, and recess duties.
● Maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive classroom.
● Assure that classroom resources, tools, and equipment are cared for and replenished.
● Guide and supervise students through their daily class schedule transitions.
● Maintain a healthy relationship with parents and hold 4-5 parent evenings throughout the school year.
● Send parents a weekly email with pertinent classroom updates.
● Attend all festivals and evening class performances.
● Plan and attend all day and overnight field trips.
● Complete an end-of- year report for each student. Middle school (grades 6-8) teachers write end-of-block reports as well.
● The Personnel Committee and the Governance Council consult with new teachers to assure that they receive a mentor who will support their integration into the school.
● The Personnel Committee will provide regular feedback in the form of scheduled reviews and provide professional development opportunities.
● AWSNA Renewal courses
● Waldorf Associations (AWSNA) webinars and educational opportunities
● Weekly Sectional meetings, In-Service meetings (August and June), and weekly Plenum meetings offer collaboration and educational opportunities
● Bachelor’s degree in education or specified subject area preferred
● A minimum of four years of teaching experience preferred
● Waldorf teaching and and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
● Demonstrated ability to work well with students and colleagues, and an interest in active community engagement.
● A strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
● Demonstrated teaching capacity in experiential and project-based learning.
● A commitment to continued learning, i.e., Waldorf and general educational trends, research-based learning models, educational technology, curriculum development, learning standards, multicultural education, and current best practices.
● Organizational and computer skills are essential.
In accordance with the SMWS philosophy, the person filling this position may be required to carry out other duties necessary to the fulfillment of the school’s mission, strategies, and agreements.
● General classroom, outdoor recess area, field trip, and outdoor environments
● Occasional weekend and evening hours
● Summer movement of classroom
SMWS offers a teaching base salary along with years of teaching experience, a comprehensive employee benefit program, professional development, and tuition remission for enrolled children.
● Waldorf-trained base salary is $48,013.00 along with consideration for experience. Faculty members are paid monthly with annual Agreements – July – June each year
● SMWS provides a personalized benefit package including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts
● Faculty receive 3 personal days (pre-approved by GC)
● Faculty receive 7 sick days each school year (following Substitution Policy)
● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform the following:
○ SMWS fosters outdoor activities and settings include school campus, playground, surrounding parks and trails, hiking, walking, etc.
○ May be required to coordinate and attend a class trip including driving the school bus, outdoor activities, and camping
○ Lift 25 pounds, bending, stretching
○ Mobility to move classrooms each year – boxes and classroom supplies, etc
● Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity
Program: Administration
Reports to: Development Director and School Director
FLSA Status: Non – Exempt (Hourly)
Date: August 2026
Shining Mountain Waldorf School, founded in 1983, is an accredited Pre-K-12 nonprofit Waldorf independent school located in Boulder, Colorado on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. We are recognized for our academic depth, experiential learning, artistic integration, wilderness experiences, and place-based, innovative program. Our school is about an hour’s drive to Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park. We are close to world-class hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation. A college town, Boulder is home to the University of Colorado and Naropa University, as well as numerous local organizations that provide a rich variety of arts, lectures, and workshops. Boulder is known for its natural beauty, environmental initiatives, sustainable agriculture, farm-to-table dining, and more than 300 days of sunshine each year.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School (SMWS) is at an exciting point in its 40+ year history. We have recently built a new state of the art high school campus, adjacent to the existing lower school campus. The school has been deeply engaged in a revisioning process to rediscover our unique, contemporary identity and to identify several capstone pilot program opportunities.
The Events Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and implementing all-school community festivals & donor events and assisting the Development Director with fundraising campaigns and cultivation events. The Events Coordinator coordinates and supports community cultivation events throughout the school year and identifies, encourages, and facilitates volunteer participation throughout the school community. This position creates a warm, beautiful, safe, and welcoming environment for celebration of festivals, academic presentations and celebrations, and broader donor and community engagement opportunities. Event support includes the coordination of audio-visual, event set-up needs, licenses, food and beverage, and event schematics. This position will prepare SMWS to analyze, prioritize, and develop an achievable comprehensive annual calendar of community events to ensure the sustainable and inclusive opportunities for community engagement. This is a part-time position.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
HR Director
Donna resides in Boulder, Colorado, where she shares her home with her dog and cat and her visiting daughters, who are currently attending college. Originally from Encino, California, Donna moved to Colorado to pursue her education and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources. What began as a college journey quickly became a lifelong connection to the community she now calls home.
After graduation, Donna built a successful career in Human Resources, gaining more than 15 years of professional experience while also dedicating many years to active involvement in her daughters’ schools. Throughout her career, she has been known for her collaborative spirit,
strong organizational skills, and genuine commitment to supporting people and communities.
Donna brings enthusiasm, warmth, and a deep sense of purpose to her role at the Shining Mountain Waldorf School, where she is excited to support the school community.
Outside of work, she is an avid bicyclist and enjoys kayaking, exploring the outdoors, and capturing meaningful moments through photography.
Job Title: Facilities & Grounds Assistant
Program: Administration
Reports to: Facilities & Grounds Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date: January 2026
Shining Mountain Waldorf School (“SMWS”) is a PreK-12th grade campus consisting of 8 acres and 15 buildings located at the foothills of North Boulder, Colorado. In conjunction with the Facilities Director, the Facilities and Grounds Assistant provides year-round maintenance, seasonal upkeep, and improvement of school buildings and grounds to support our nature and outdoor school curriculum. Maintenance, safety, and improvement projects are essential to welcome visitors and the SMWS community to the natural beauty of the SMWS campus.
Required skills to address issues relating to campus maintenance: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, care of the grounds, etc.
Daily tour of campus and playground for hazards, trash, safety, and wildlife concerns
Daily response to requests for repairs and campus assistance
Daily late afternoon safety checks for campus and building safety
Weekly service and safety inspection of school buses (fuel, oil, tires, etc.)
Weekly cleaning and organizing of facilities and grounds workshop
Weekly safety inspections of playground equipment
Preparation for school events and meetings, including setup and breakdown of tables and chairs
Seasonal work, inspecting and maintaining classrooms, air conditioners, swamp coolers, furnaces, water heaters, thermostats, etc.
Supplement early morning seasonal and evening snow removal and ice management throughout campus in preparation for the student and parent arrival and departure of the school day
Delivery and moving of items throughout campus classrooms and buildings
Outdoor work, walking, repairing, and attention to our 8-acre campus
School events set up and break down – festivals, concerts, and plays
Driving ability to include driving school truck with trailer
Working knowledge of automotive care and maintenance
Working with faculty and assisting in moving and preparing classrooms
Familiarity with landscaping and irrigation, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and general maintenance items
Friendly and approachable temperament working with faculty, staff, students, and community
Previous construction, trade, and technical skills
Self-starter in recognizing and completing necessary campus needs and maintenance
Skill and ability to operate power tools in accordance with proper safety guidelines
Basic computer skills
Driver’s license required with excellent driving record
Available to work a flexible schedule at times when work is needed outside of normal working hours – early mornings and weekends (early/late snow removal, event set up and break down, facilities emergencies, etc.)
Status: Full time – 40 hour a week non-exempt position
Type: This is an hourly, year-round position
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (may require some early morning and evening hours)
Environment: Work setting varies based on assignment – indoor and outdoor work on campus and buildings
Pay: Hourly wage of $25.00 per hour – overtime paid (time and ½) when over 40 hours are worked per week
Time Off: Personal Time Off (monthly accruals of 2 weeks and 3 weeks after 1+ years)
Sick Leave: Colorado Paid Sick Leave (1 hour earned each 30 hours worked up to 48 hours each calendar year)
Holidays: Up to 15 Paid National Holidays per calendar year, including a paid week during the December holidays
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) with match (determined annually), flexible spending account, and other ancillary benefits
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform:
General construction work-related requirements, including but not limited to: lifting, bending, standing, kneeling, carrying items, working on a ladder, etc.
Ability to lift at least 60 pounds
Work in tight spaces – work may be in small spaces within buildings, crawl spaces, and frame restrictions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Admissions Director
Kim brings more than 12 years of dedicated experience in Advancement and Admissions within Waldorf Education. Kim’s journey with Waldorf Education began in 2013 at the Austin Waldorf School, where she discovered a deep passion for Waldorf pedagogy and Anthroposophy. After relocating to Colorado in 2014, Shining Mountain Waldorf School quickly became a second home for her family. That same year, Kim stepped into the role of Lower School Receptionist, marking the start of nearly a decade of service and leadership at SMWS.
With over 15 years of experience in non-profit fundraising and event management, Kim was a natural fit for the position of Development Director at Shining Mountain, a role she held from 2017 to 2020. She then transitioned into Admissions, serving as Admission Director from 2020 until her family’s return to Austin in 2023. Kim continued work in Waldorf Education by serving as Admission Director at the Austin Waldorf School for the following three years.
Kim studied Biochemistry at Texas State University and has completed her Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy.
Outside of her professional life, Kim and her husband, Julian, are parents to their three children, Sydney, Suri, and Julian. Together, they enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, skiing, and cooking as a family.