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Why Work at Mountain Sage?
Why will you want to work at Mountain Sage Community School? Because at Mountain Sage our culture is one of teamwork and quality. We engage in artistic endeavors daily. We get to know our students and their families over time because we practice “looping” and work hard at relationship building. At Mountain Sage we sing together at every faculty meeting. We provide a lot of professional development for our teachers but also commit to renewal and create opportunities to do artistic work together, not just with the students. We reward loyalty by offering bonuses when you have been with us for several years. We are attracting the best and the most imaginative individuals. Come join us and help us change the world one student at a time.
May Your Work Excite Your Heart
by John O’Donohue
May your work excite your heart,
Kindle in your mind a creativity
To journey beyond the old limits
Of all that has become worrisome.
May this work challenge you toward
New frontiers that will emerge
As you begin to approach them,
Calling forth from you the full force
And depth of your undiscovered gifts.
May the work fit the rhythms of your soul,
Enabling you to draw from the invisible
New ideas and a vision that will inspire.
Remember to be kind to those who work for you,
Endeavor to remain aware
Of the quiet world
That lives behind each face.
Be fair in your expectations,
Compassionate in your criticism.
May you have the grace of encouragement
To awaken the gift in the other’s heart,
Building in them the confidence
To follow the call of the gift.
May you come to know work
Which emerges from the mind of love
That will have beauty and form.
May your work be worthy
Of the energy of your heart
And the light of your thoughts.
May your work assume
A proper space in your life;
Instead of owning or using you,
Bringing you every day further
Into the wonder of your heart.
Math Interventionist, Full-Time for 2024-2025 School Year
Mountain Sage Community School is a public, charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living, located in Fort Collins, CO, serving kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Mountain Sage is seeking a skilled and passionate Math Interventionist for the 2024-2025 school year. Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth in the area of Mathematics. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week
BASE PAY: $43,600 Annual Base plus additional compensation for years of experience and education
REPORTS TO: Educational Director
Minimum Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support student success by providing math interventions for 1st through 8th grade
- Use diagnostic assessment tools and interpret data to identify the specific intervention needs of students
- Working knowledge of a variety of appropriate, research-based math interventions
- Establish positive relationships with students and parents to actively engage them in the learning process
- Monitor the effectiveness and pacing of instruction relative to class and individual progress and proficiency
- Evaluate student performance in relation to grade level standards and individual progress
- Organize and maintain student work folders
- Consult with and coach classroom teachers about general classroom interventions and strategies
- Actively participate in the MSCS Intervention Committee
- Actively participate in the Student Success Team (SST) process, when needed
- Knowledge of positive reinforcement behavior model techniques
- Ability to maintain an orderly and engaging classroom
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Operating knowledge of personal computers, including word processing skills, and typical office equipment
- Commitment to professional collaboration
- Onsite daily presence
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- PRAXIS certification, or appropriate Colorado teaching license
- Three years of experience working with students in an intervention setting.
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
Compensation and Hours
Hours are 8am-4pm Monday through Friday during the academic school year. The starting annual salary for this position is $43,600/year. We offer state retirement benefits (PERA), health benefits, PTO, and a 3-year loyalty bonus.
To Apply
- Visit our school website prior to applying: www.mountainsage.org.
- Submit the online application. You will need:
- Cover letter articulating your relationship to Waldorf education and sustainability;
- Statement of educational philosophy;
- Resume;
- Three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.
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.
Paraprofessional, Full-Time for the 2024-25 School Year
Mountain Sage Community School is a public, charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living, located in Fort Collins, CO, serving kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Mountain Sage is seeking a skilled and passionate paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year. The paraprofessional at Mountain Sage works with a diverse group of elementary and middle school aged children who need extra support in and out of the classroom, supports classroom teachers to provide differentiated lessons in the classroom, and assists as required for various activities, duties, and coverages. The paraprofessional may also serve under the supervision of the special education teacher or academic interventionist to assist students toward accomplishing their individual learning needs. The paraprofessional may provide individual and small group instruction in and outside the classroom and may support students having behavioral difficulties. The typical hours are 8am-4pm Monday through Friday during the academic school year.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week
BASE PAY: $19/hour with a hiring range maximum of $21/hour
REPORTS TO: Educational Director
Minimum Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the students and the teachers on a daily basis through:
- Assisting students in their academic, social, and emotional work
- Supervising and assisting students in classroom and in non-classroom settings
- Utilizing the school’s positive behavior intervention and support model across settings
- Assisting and implementing school discipline measures as directed
- Communicating students’ progress and needs with appropriate staff and educational team
- Assisting in implementation of lessons to meet Individual Education Plans (IEP) and student intervention goals
- Ability to communicate timely and effectively with students and staff
- Upholding the Waldorf-inspired aspects of our program
- Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Non-classroom coverages such as traffic, recess, lunch, etc.
- Punctuality throughout the day
Required Qualifications
- Two years of related experience working with students (special and/or general education)
- Strong language arts and mathematics skills in order to effectively assist K-8 classroom work
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to supervise students, and defuse volatile and stressful situations with students
- Positive attitude and ability to take direction and feedback as well as to collaborate
- Willingness to understand and follow the Waldorf-inspired underpinnings of our program
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (Spanish) capabilities a plus
- Experience with art, music, movement
- Exposure to restorative practices
- Understanding of experiential learning
- A desire to join the community for multiple years
- Waldorf-training and/or experience
- Education college course work
- CPR/first aid skills and training
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
Compensation and Hours
Hours are 8am-4pm Monday through Friday during the academic school year. The starting hourly wage for this position is $19/hour. We offer state retirement benefits (PERA), health benefits, PTO, and a 3-year loyalty bonus.
To Apply
- Visit our school website prior to applying: www.mountainsage.org.
- Submit the online application. You will need:
- Cover letter articulating your relationship to Waldorf education and sustainability;
- Resume;
- Three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.
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.
Substitute Teachers (Guest Teachers)
We are hiring for qualified substitutes for Kindergarten through 8th, two homeschool enrichment classes, all specialty subjects: Integrated Services, Spanish, handwork, games/PE, music, woodworking, gardening, performing arts, etc., and our front desk, for the 2023-24 school year.
Guest Teacher Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree. pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree, or a minimum of four year's experience in an educational setting
- Classroom experience, ideally with children ages 5-14
Preferred
- Waldorf teacher certification and/or experience
- Colorado Teaching License
- 2+ years classroom teaching experience
Pay rate
The pay range is $17-18.25 per hour.
To Apply
- Visit our school website prior to applying: www.mountainsage.org.
- Submit the online application. You will need:
- Cover letter articulating your relationship to our mission and vision;
- Resume;
- Three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.
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.
Mountain Sage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mountain Sage Community School embraces equal employment opportunity (EEO) and inclusiveness and maintains a work environment that is free of discrimination. Mountain Sage Community School’s policy is to ensure that no employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, or genetic information.
