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Substitute Teachers

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.

Rainbow Garden Assistant - School year 25/26

Position: Rainbow Garden Assistant – School year 25/26

Program: Early Childhood Education

Reports to: Early Childhood Education Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Date: September 2025

Position Summary

The Rainbow Garden Assistant supports the Rainbow Garden Lead Teacher in providing an age appropriate Waldorf lunch and rest program that encourages the health, well-being, and safety of the children in their care. The Rainbow Garden Assistant position is part of the Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) program held after morning program hours from 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm, 4 days a week and Thursdays 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Rainbow Garden Lead Teacher with set up for rest, helping children ages 4-6 with their lunch, and clean up
Assist in maintaining a warm and nurturing environment
Oversee play with children on the playground
Help with daily preparations of classroom, restocking materials and general order, cleanliness, and aesthetics in classroom
Guide and encourage children with self-care as needed -toileting, dressing, and social behavior

Direct parent communications about student behavior and concerns to Rainbow Garden Lead Teacher
Become knowledgeable about campus Emergency Plan and be ready to implement
Maintain confidentiality in all student/parent situations
Complete monthly online timesheet

Additional Responsibilities

May be asked to substitute for morning program if available
Attendance at once a month full ECE meeting on Thursdays at 2:15 pm
Attendance and February conference and June In-Service is encouraged but not mandatory
Attendance in the August licensing meeting is mandatory.
Mentoring and development provided by Rainbow Garden Lead teacher and ECE Director
Participate in the annual Saturday work day in August to prepare the classroom

Education and Qualifications

Waldorf Early Childhood experience preferred
Have, or working towards, an ECT (Early Childhood Teacher) designated by State of Colorado
Reliable, consistent, and adaptability to changes
Experienced interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and parents
Possess a warm, friendly, professional and joyous demeanor

Early Childhood Licensing Requirements

- Complete requirements for Colorado ECE regulations of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care. Must be an ECT (Early Childhood Teacher) as designated by the State of Colorado or working toward this qualification.
- CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, Physical, Background check, fingerprinting, mandatory licensing classes, registration in Colorado Shines PDIS and Early Childhood Educator qualified per the State of Colorado’s requirements.

Submission of a medical physical by a licensed physician or other health care professional as required per licensing regulations

Work Setting

Early Childhood classroom and playground
Hours are 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm ,M, T, W F and 12:15 – 2:15 Thursday
Work schedule follows the SMWS annual school calendar – late August through late May
Because of the classroom setting, there are limited breaks offered during the day

Salary and Benefits

Hourly rate of $25.00 per hour when teaching

Substitute rate of $25.00 per hour (ECT required)
Hourly rate of $18.00 per hour when participating in meetings/trainings
Three (3) paid Holidays include: Fall Break Holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Memorial Day
Colorado Paid Sick Leave – 1 hour for each 30 hours worked – up to 48 hours per calendar year
401(k) – SMWS offers a match (determined annually) when 1,000 hours are worked in a fiscal year)
Professional Development – will be paid time
- Required 15 hours of classes paid at $18.00 per hour
Because this is a part time position we do not offer additional benefits

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 is required to:

Frequent walks; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; speaking and listening
Daily requirement to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
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 nation 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, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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

Digital Art Teacher

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.

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