Title: Accompanist

Status: Non Exempt - Hourly

Reports to: Eurythmy Teacher

Date: May 2024

Position Summary

As a member of Shining Mountain Waldorf School, the Accompanist is responsible for accompanying the Eurythmy and Choir classes of elementary, middle, and high school students. Eurythmy is taught as an art of movement and is integral to the Waldorf curriculum.

Job Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the Eurythmy teacher to discuss and explore repertoire.
• Accompany students for performances at concerts, festivals, and special events throughout the academic year

Skills:

• Collaboration with Music and other faculty on curriculum and performances.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues
• Draw on musical background in order to sight read and improvise

Qualification/Training Requirements:

• Music education or performance
• Experience in working in classroom settings desirable
• Accompanying or exposure to movement classes
• Willingness to learn about Waldorf education and incorporate Waldorf principles of child development into playing

Hours:

• This is a part-time hourly position during the school year and school calendar
• 16 weekly lessons for grades 1-8 (45 minutes classes)
• 2 weekly lessons for grades 9-12 (50 minutes classes, offered 1 or 2 quarters)
• 1 weekly prep period with Eurythmy Teacher (45 minutes)
• May include evening events and performances
• Eurythmy lessons take place five days a week during the school year
• 24/25 class schedule will be available in July/August

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly rate of $31.00 per hour for accompanying - (classes are 40-45 minutes)
• Hourly rate of $18.00 per hour when participating in meetings and trainings
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave - 1 hour for each 30 hours worked - up to 48 hours per year
• Annual increases are based on annual compensation approval
• This is a part time position - no additional benefits are offered at this time

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.

If you wish to apply or seek further information, please send a statement of interest, resume and three references to .

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Boulder, CO 80304 (Required)

Work Location: In person