At Shining Mountain Waldorf School, academics are an expectation—you’ll also discover something deeper: a curriculum that intentionally shapes curious, creative, and whole human beings. Our approach invites children into vibrant, meaningful learning that extends beyond grades and standardized outcomes.
Holistic Human Development
At Shining Mountain, we honor the natural pace of each child’s growth—mind, body, and heart. Through our Waldorf-inspired approach, we cultivate emotional depth, ethical awareness, and the strength to grow with purpose and integrity.
Joy Of Learning
Our classrooms are awash in stories, rhythm, and discovery. Motivation isn’t fueled by scores—it’s born from delight, imagination, and wonder. Learning is an act of joy that cultivates natural curiosity and a lifelong love of knowledge.
Arts + Creation Integration
Every subject is a work of art—from math through drama, history through painting, science through sculpture. Our students aren’t just learners—they are makers, creators, and collaborators. The Arts permeate all aspects of the Waldorf academic curriculum. Many aesthetic details contribute to the learning environment and experience. The integration of fine and performing arts – painting, sculpting, drawing, singing, instrumental ensembles, drama, and movement, provides a unique educational method. The Arts offer a cognitive experience that stresses observation, discernment, and an education of the senses. They also impart a discipline that teaches patience, flexibility, and concentration.
Outdoor Education, Movement & Play
Nature is a classroom. From early childhood exploration to high school backcountry expeditions, students learn through movement, fresh air, grounded skill-building, and compassionate stewardship of the natural world. The movement curriculum recognizes that healthy physical activity lays the foundation for healthy brain development and enhances physical, emotional, ethical, and spiritual capacities. The program is designed to strengthen different abilities at each stage of development. Cooperative games in the early grades yield to competitive sports in Middle and High School.
Conscious Technology
We prioritize human connection and hands-on learning before introducing screens. Technology is thoughtfully integrated—introduced at the right time and pace so it supports rather than supplants real-world inquiry and relationships.
Shining Mountain stands for more than academic excellence. Here, students emerge resilient, inquisitive, and creative—equipped not just with knowledge, but with an inner spark to engage the world with purpose and compassion.
Discover Waldorf Education
Shining Mountain Waldorf School is committed to offering a comprehensive education that caters to the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students. Our multi-disciplinary approach integrates science, art, mathematics, music, and outdoor education for a broad-based experience. If you are seeking a school that fosters authenticity, analytical and creative thinking, and a sense of community, take the first step and learn more about our school.
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.
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.
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.
