Mountain Sage Community School is a public, charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living, serving students in grades K-8, located in Fort Collins, CO.

We are currently seeking a qualified and energetic person to serve as a long-term guest teacher in the fall of 2024. All teachers at Mountain Sage play an instrumental role in bringing the vision of our school to life. The ideal candidate will have Waldorf training, or a deep understanding of arts-integrated education, and will be a consummate teaching professional with a passion for co-creation. We weave together Waldorf curriculum and Colorado academic standards to deliver a rich arts-integrated, experiential education to our students. We expect all our teachers to uphold a positive and nurturing classroom culture.

We anticipate this job will begin August 7, 2024 and come to a close around the first of November. The ideal candidate will be a person with classroom experience, a love of working with children, a high comfort level with changing duties, and an alignment with our mission. This is a full-time, temporary position from 8 AM-4 PM Monday-Friday

LSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, part-time
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week
WORK CALENDAR DAYS: 60
PAY: $24-$28/hour
REPORTS TO: Educational Director

Minimum Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Guide and hold the class on a daily basis through:

• Incorporating musical and artistic abilities into daily lessons
• Research and gather resources and materials needed for lesson plans
• Set up classroom materials and equipment
• Uphold school policies and rules with students
• Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Evaluate student work
• Conduct student interventions
• Monitor, assess, and report on student’s progress
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, other staff, students, and parents
• Adapt communication and teaching styles when necessary to support individual students and their families

Required Qualifications

• Desire to learn Mountain Sage’s philosophy, to implement the school’s Waldorf-inspired program, and to uphold and promote the mission and values of the school
• Bachelor’s Degree and Elementary PLACE or PRAXIS certification
• 2 years classroom teaching experience
• Classroom management skills and experience
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Teacher Licensure, Elementary Education Endorsement
• Waldorf teacher certification and/or experience
• Knowledge of restorative practices in schools
• Understanding of experiential learning

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Stand for an extended period
• Work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme winter conditions/temperatures
• Take children to nearby nature trails and areas for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, located within walking distance
• Maneuver uneven surfaces
• Carry or transfer up to 20lbs
• Work in occasionally loud environments
• Frequently use office technology including walkie talkie, phone, computer, copiers, and printers
• Use commercial office tools including paper cutters and staplers

To Apply

No phone calls. We will accept applications until the positions are filled. You will be contacted by a member of the Hiring Committee if we are interested in pursuing your application.

Mountain Sage Community School is an equal opportunity employer.