Employment

Paraprofessional

Mountain Sage Community School – Fort Collins, CO

Mountain Sage Community School, a Waldorf-inspired public charter school serving grades K–8, is seeking 2–3 compassionate, skilled, and flexible Paraprofessionals to support students with diverse learning needs for the 2026–2027 school year. These positions may include general education classroom support and/or integrated services support, depending on candidate experience and school needs.

If you are committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and supporting students' academic and social-emotional growth, we invite you to apply.

At Mountain Sage, we emphasize holistic education rooted in Waldorf principles, combined with a strong commitment to equitable support for all learners. As an integral part of our team, paraprofessionals work closely with classroom teachers, special education staff, specialists, and families to implement personalized supports that promote success for every student within the general education setting.

Position Types

We are hiring for paraprofessional roles that may fall into one of the following categories. Final role placement will be determined based on candidate strengths and school needs.

General Education Paraprofessional

Supports the classroom teacher in a general education setting by assisting with whole-group instruction, small group work, classroom management, and creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all students.

Integrated Services Paraprofessional

Works closely with special education staff and service providers to support students with identified learning, behavioral, or social-emotional needs. This may include one-on-one or small group support, implementation of IEP goals, and targeted intervention strategies within the general education setting.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary slightly depending on assignment (general education or integrated services), but all paraprofessionals:

• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to implement educational plans and behavioral strategies
• Assist in adapting instructional materials and activities to ensure accessibility for students with diverse learning needs, including students with disabilities, English language learners, and those requiring social-emotional support
• Provide targeted support during classroom instruction, small group work, and one-to-one settings
• Support students' social-emotional development through consistent behavior management and self-regulation strategies
• Assist with ongoing data collection, including behavioral observations, skill assessments, and progress notes
• Track and report student progress to inform instruction and intervention planning
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that fosters respect, responsibility, and a love of learning
• Support positive classroom climate through restorative practices and proactive behavior strategies
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to communicate effectively with families about student progress and needs
• Assist with school safety protocols, including supervision during transitions, recess, arrival/dismissal, and emergencies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree or coursework in education or child development preferred
• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs in a classroom or integrated support setting
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, specialists, and families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of elementary and/or middle school education concepts and differentiation strategies
• Basic technology proficiency and familiarity with educational tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, or a related field
• Experience or training in Waldorf education or arts-integrated practices

Compensation and Hours

• Hours are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Fridays during the academic school year
• Pay range starts at $19.50/hour, dependent upon certification and relevant experience

Outdoor Learning Environment

Mountain Sage values learning in all four seasons. Many positions include time outdoors through recess, nature walks, and experiential learning. Applicants should enjoy working outside and be comfortable supporting students in a variety of weather conditions.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about the opportunity to join our dynamic team and contribute to a loving and innovative learning environment, we invite you to apply. At Mountain Sage, you won't just support learning—you'll inspire students in a community that values every individual.

To Apply

Please visit: https://www.careers-page.com/mountainsage
Select the position and submit an online application including:

• Cover letter articulating your relationship to our mission and vision
• Resume
• Three professional references

In your cover letter, please indicate:

• Your interest in General Education, Integrated Services, or both
• Any relevant experience that aligns with your preference

No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Candidates selected for next steps will be contacted by a member of the Hiring Committee.

Mountain Sage Community School is an equal opportunity employer.

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Afternoon Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Mountain Sage Community School, a Waldorf-inspired, public charter school serving grades K–8, is excited to welcome a warm, attentive, and dedicated Kindergarten Assistant Teacher to our early childhood team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are passionate about supporting young children through play, imagination, rhythm, and meaningful relationships—and enjoy working collaboratively with a lead teacher to create a nurturing, orderly, and joyful classroom—we invite you to join our vibrant learning community.

At Mountain Sage, kindergarten is a joyful, developmentally grounded environment rooted in rhythm, storytelling, movement, artistic expression, and reverence for childhood. The Kindergarten Assistant Teacher plays an essential role in supporting the daily life of the classroom and ensuring a safe, warm, and well-organized learning environment for our youngest students.

The successful candidate supports daily classroom routines, including morning and afternoon transitions, circle time, snack, rest, and seasonal celebrations, helping to maintain a calm, rhythmic flow throughout the day. This role includes supervising and caring for children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, and transitions, with close attention to safety, health, and well-being.

Kindergarten assistants help facilitate creative, hands-on, and movement-based activities that reflect Waldorf early childhood principles. Through gentle guidance and encouragement, they provide individualized support for children's social, emotional, and developmental growth, responding attentively to each child's needs and readiness.

Collaboration is central to this role. The Kindergarten Assistant Teacher works closely with the lead teacher to implement lesson plans, support classroom management, and contribute to a consistent, nurturing classroom culture. Assistants also help maintain an orderly, clean, and well-prepared classroom environment for daily activities and special events.

Finally, Kindergarten Assistant Teachers foster a strong sense of community by modeling kindness, patience, and respect, contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere that supports holistic childhood development.

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

Hours

We are typically in alignment with the PSD school calendar. Typical shifts will be noon-4 PM, Monday-Friday.

Outdoor Learning Environment

Mountain Sage values learning in all four seasons. Many positions include time outdoors through recess, nature walks, and experiential learning. Applicants should enjoy working outside and be comfortable supporting students in a variety of weather conditions.

Pay rate

The pay range starts at $19.50 per hour and is dependent upon licensure and relevant experience.

To Apply: Go to https://www.careers-page.com/mountainsage, select the position in which you're interested, and submit an 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.

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Human Resource Specialist 

HR Specialist (Employee Relations Focus)

Mountain Sage is seeking a thoughtful, experienced HR professional to support our staff and leadership team with a strong focus on employee relations and workplace culture. This role is ideal for someone who is grounded, fair, and skilled at navigating complex interpersonal dynamics while maintaining clarity, consistency, and compliance.

As a Waldorf-inspired public charter school, we value relationship-centered practices, restorative approaches to conflict, and a deep commitment to sustainability—both environmentally and within our workplace culture. This role plays an important part in helping those values show up in a consistent and practical way.

This is a mid-level HR role with an emphasis on people and process.

What You'll Do:

This role will serve as a consistent, in-person HR presence supporting staff across a range of employee relations and organizational needs:

• Support employee relations matters with a calm, impartial, and solutions-oriented approach
• Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation, incorporating restorative practices where appropriate while maintaining clear expectations and outcomes
• Lead and support workplace investigations, documentation, and follow-through
• Provide guidance and support around performance management and evaluations
• Partner with leadership on disciplinary processes and terminations, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Help develop, clarify, and maintain policies and procedures
• Support and help advance diversity-informed practices in a way that is practical, respectful, and grounded in daily operations.
• Assist with workplace culture initiatives, including staff surveys and feedback loops
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a consistent and thoughtful employee experience
• Help reinforce clear expectations and accountability, supporting staff in meeting established performance standards
• Serve as an embedded HR presence for staff—someone approachable, steady, and able to maintain confidentiality

What We're Looking For

• 3–7+ years of HR experience, with a strong focus on employee relations
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Conflict resolution and mediation (experience with restorative approaches is a plus)
  • Workplace investigations
  • Performance management and coaching
  • Disciplinary processes and terminations
  • Policy interpretation and development
  • Workplace culture and staff engagement efforts (including surveys)
  • Onboarding and offboarding processes
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment grounded in facts and context
• Confidence in holding individuals accountable to clear expectations and performance standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in education, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations is a plus
• Familiarity with or interest in Waldorf education, restorative practices, or sustainability is helpful, but not required

Position Details

• Summer 2026: Part-time hours focused on onboarding, training, and transition
• 2026–27 School Year:
  • Part-time, 20–25 hours per week
  • Onsite, Monday–Friday (4–5 hours per day)
  • Schedule generally follows the Poudre School District calendar
• Some summer work ongoing, but not substantial
• Hourly rate: $30-$38 hour commensurate on experience.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about supporting a thriving workplace and helping people do their best work, we invite you to apply! At Mountain Sage, you won’t just support staff—you’ll help cultivate a positive, respectful, and responsive work environment where staff feel valued and heard. Join a community that prioritizes collaboration and play a meaningful role in shaping a healthy and sustainable workplace culture.

Go to https://www.careers-page.com/mountainsage, select the position in which you're interested, and submit an online application.

1. Cover letter articulating your relationship to our mission and vision;
2. Resume;
3. Three professional references with email addresses.

No phone calls. We will accept applications until the positions is 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.

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Substitute Teachers (Guest Teachers)

We are hiring for qualified substitutes for Kindergarten through 8th grades, two homeschool enrichment classes, all specialty subjects: Integrated Services, Spanish, handwork, games/PE, music, practical arts, gardening, performing arts, etc., and administrative support, for the 2025-26 school year. We are currently accepting applications for both in-house substitutes (allows for a set schedule), as well as candidates who would like to be invited for daily jobs as they occur.

As a Substitute Teacher/Guest Teacher, you will be responsible for providing instruction and support to students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. You will follow lesson plans and maintain classroom management to ensure a productive and safe learning environment for students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow lesson plans left by the absent teacher and deliver instruction to students
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment
• Communicate with school staff and administration as needed
• Provide support and assistance to students as needed
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and student progress
• Follow all school policies and procedures

Substitute/Guest Teacher Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors Degree, pursuit of a Bachelors Degree, or a minimum of two years experience in an educational setting
• Previous experience as a substitute teacher or in a similar role preferred
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to different teaching styles and classroom environments
• Flexibility and willingness to work in different grade levels and subject area

Preferred

• Waldorf Teacher Certification and/or experience in a Waldorf educational environment
• Colorado Teaching or Substitute License

Compensation and Hours

The standard school schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Substitute teachers are paid hourly at the following rates:

• Up to $21/hour for unlicensed candidates

• Up to $23/hour for licensed professionals

All paid positions are eligible to participate in PERA, the Public Employees’ Retirement Association, which provides retirement benefits to public employees in Colorado.

To Apply

Go to Careers at Mountain Sage. Select the job in which you're interested in applying and click on "apply now".

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.

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