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Job Title: Admissions Director

Program: Administration

Reports to: School Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date: October 2025

Position Summary

This position is responsible for actively increasing enrollment across the school prekindergarten -12th grade and sharing the unique qualities and value of the Shining Mountain Waldorf School programs. The Admissions Director promotes and articulates the value of Waldorf Education through conversation, education, leading school tours, attending school fairs, and other related off campus events, holding open house events on campus, and actively creating opportunities to introduce the school and its programs to the greater Boulder community. The Admissions Director guides families through the admission process and enrollment at the school. The Admissions Director works in collaboration with other members of the Advancement Team to seek opportunities to promote the school, its programs, and Waldorf Education. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge and continued learning of Waldorf Education education principals 
• Understanding of Shining Mountain’s vision, mission, and programs, to respond to interested families’ questions about the curriculum, unique approach to child development, and quality of education
• Enhance enrollment across the school through attracting interest in Waldorf education and our state of the art High School and its educational programs 
• Schedule and lead school tours of the Shining Mountain campus – both individual and groups 
• Communicate, coordinate, and facilitate the admission process with interested families from inquiry through to enrollment 
• Work collaboratively with the School Director, High School Leadership Team, and faculty sections to support and facilitate the admissions process and goals 
• Be present on campus to meet and greet families to share school and community events
• Oversee the Welcome Committee of the Parent Community Association for new families to feel embraced by the school community
• Coordinate a welcoming and educational New Parent Tea at the start of the school year
• Create and arrange the Rising First Grade Parent Welcome Afternoon and the Rising 6th Grade Parent Evening in some years 
• Support the sharing of Essentials of Waldorf Education fall and spring presentations by promoting to families, especially families new to Waldorf education and Shining Mountain 
• Outreach and attendance at school fairs and other off campus events to promote the school, sharing the mission, programs and pedagogy of Waldorf Education
• Plan, promote, and organize open house events on campus
• Actively seek opportunities to introduce the school and its programs to the greater Boulder County community through creative outreach opportunities 
• Collaborate with other members of the Advancement team with ideas to promote the school, its programs and Waldorf Education and its unique educational curriculum 
• Maintain and enter database information timely to meet monthly visit and outreach goals 
• Extract analytical information and enrollment trends internally and externally to refine admissions process improve outreach on the benefits of Waldorf education and Shining Mountain 

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend weekly all school Plenum meetings interacting with faculty and staff members 
• Special events which may require night and weekends
• As per our SMWS philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in accordance with the duties listed above.

Education and Qualifications / Regulations

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in admissions, sales, marketing, private school or other non profit organization 
• Microsoft Office, Google Suite required; Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge experience preferred 
• Experience with managing budgets, finances, data analysis, and profit/loss statements. 
• Knowledge of and commitment to Waldorf Education and attraction of interested families to SMWS 

Professionalism and Work Environment

• Proven ability to meet admissions goals and schedule measurable new parent interactions
• Friendly, clear, and timely written and oral communications
• Independent work – maintaining organizational, time management, and planning skills 
• Inspire collaborative work with teams and Community volunteers 
• SMWS office environment allowing daily campus interaction with colleagues, parents, and community members which foster cultivating and building relationships
• Actively participate and socialize with SMWS community at school sponsored events
• Present an ease with conversation presenting a professional demeanor and attire 
• Touring the campus with interested families and sharing the principles of Waldorf Education 
• Optimum hours during school hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (occasional nights and weekend availability)

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• Full time, 40 hours per week, a year-round Administrative position 
• This position continues to work during school calendar and break schedules 
• Salary – Range of $50,000 to $60,000 
• Personal Time Accrual – up to 3 weeks per year
• Sick Time Accrual – up to 48 hours per calendar year 
• Staff Holidays – up to 15 days per school year
• Employee benefits – medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance, FSA
• 401(k) – (SMWS offers a match (determined annually) when 1,000 hours worked in a fiscal year)
• SMWS Tuition remission offered 

Physical Requirements

• 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:
  • Lift 25 pounds, bending, stretching
  • Mobility to move boxes 
  • Work within an office setting
  • Walk around campus sidewalks and grassy areas in all types of weather
• 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, 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.  

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org

Job Title: Substitute Teacher  

Program: Grades 1 through Grade 12

Reports to: Campus Operations Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date: October 2024

Position Summary

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. 

Essential Responsibilities

• 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

Work Setting

• Classroom and playground environment

Salary and hours:

• Pay is $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

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Teaching experience and classroom experience required
• Comfortable with students and academic focus

Physical Requirements

• 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.  

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org.

Job Title: Digital Art Teacher 

Program: High School

Reports to: School Director

FLSA: Part-time

Date: September 2025

School Year:  2025-2026

The Opportunity:

Shining Mountain Waldorf High School (SMWHS) is at an exciting point in its 40-year history. We have recently moved into a new state-of-the-art high school campus, which is adjacent to the existing lower school campus. As such, our school has been deeply engaged in a revisioning process to launch a unique, contemporary identity that includes several innovative program opportunities.

• We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered, part-time Digital Art Teacher to teach two four-week classes
• The class is held daily from 10:00-11:10.  The first course runs from 12/1-1/9 (there is a two week winter break from 12/22-1/1) and the second course runs from 1/12-2/6.  
• The curriculum from the first course may be repeated in the second course. 
• Class sizes will be less than ten students.

Shining Mountain Waldorf School, founded in 1983, is an accredited Pre-K-12 nonprofit 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 strong athletic 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.

Position Summary

The teacher will guide the student in an introductory digital art course by having them explore the creative potential of digital tools for visual storytelling, illustration, and design. Emphasis will be placed on learning digital techniques, experimentation and creating original artwork.

Essential Responsibilities 

• Develop creative projects that can be accessed by students with a wide range of abilities.
• Aid students in the learning and discovery of new digital tools and techniques. 
• Engage the students in the creative process and in critical thinking. 
• Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare reports at the conclusion of the course.

Education and Qualifications 

• Education in Fine Arts or art education
• A minimum of four years of teaching experience is preferred
• Expertise in digital illustration, graphic design and visual communication
• Knowledge of digital art technology, software and techniques 
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students and colleagues

• A strong commitment to equity and inclusion

• Waldorf teaching experience and and/or training, a plus

Work Setting

• High School Media Lab

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• This position will be a part time hourly position daily from 12/1-2/6
• Studio Classes – paid at hourly rate: $45 to $75 per hour 
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave – 1 hour for each 30 hours worked – up to 48 hours per year 
• This is a part time position – no additional benefits are offered at this time

Physical Requirements

• 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 and walking to buildings throughout our 12 acre campus 

• 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.  

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and intent, resume, brief biography, and three references including current employer to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org.