Current Openings
Lead Teachers
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Educational Support
Forest School/Kindergarten Assistant
Administration
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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.
Forest School/Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Forest School/Kindergarten Assistant to support our play-based program for the remainder of the '24-'25 school year! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with children in a unique educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lead teacher with delivery of engaging nature based and Waldorf-inspired outdoor lessons/experiences for variety of ages:
- Mondays and Tuesdays in our Forest Homeschool Enrichment for Kindergarteners, 8:30am-12:00pm.
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays in our mixed age Forest Homeschool Enrichment for 1st through 3rd Graders, 8:30am-12:00pm.
- Monday through Thursday afternoons (12:30-4:00) in our Kindergarten classroom, assisting during Rest Time and outside play, along with completing some classroom chores.
- Assist with group management/coordination of all outdoor activities and transitions throughout the morning. This includes guidance of children ages 5-9, in various outdoor settings, many of whom have not had any traditional schooling.
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students.
- Assist in outdoor learning experiences, embracing all weather conditions.
This assistant position works in a variety of capacities and settings. In the afternoons they will assist in our kindergarten classroom and attend our weekly staff meeting on Fridays, as needed.
Forest School/Kindergarten Assistant Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s degree
- A sense of nature awareness and stewardship
- A genuine love for children, accompanied by a mature, positive attitude and an intuitive, observant nature
- Enthusiasm for Waldorf-inspired education and a desire to deepen your knowledge
- Successful completion of fingerprinting and background checks
- Physical capability to stand and sit for extended periods, as well as the ability to learn and play outdoors in various weather conditions
Preferred
- Experience or training in Waldorf education is highly desirable
- A minimum of 2 years of classroom experience
- Relevant coursework in Early Childhood Education
Pay rate
The pay range starts at $19.00 per hour and is dependent upon licensure and relevant experience.
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.
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 2024-25 school year.
Substitute/Guest Teacher Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree, pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree, or a minimum of two years 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 $17.75-18.75 per hour dependent upon licensure.
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.
