Program: Early Childhood Education 

Reports to: Early Childhood Education Director 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) 

Date: May 2026

Position Summary 

The Rainbow Garden Assistant supports the Rainbow Garden Lead Teacher in providing an age appropriate Waldorf lunch and rest program that encourages the health, well-being, and safety of the children in their care. The Rainbow Garden Assistant position is part of the Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) program held after morning program hours from 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm, 5 days a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

● Assist Rainbow Garden Lead Teacher with set up for rest, helping children (ages 2.5-4 or 4-6) with their lunch, and clean up 

● Assist in maintaining a warm and nurturing environment 

● Oversee play with children on the playground 

● Help with daily preparations of classroom, restocking materials and general order, cleanliness, and aesthetics in classroom 

● Guide and encourage children with self-care as needed -toileting, dressing, and social behavior 

● Direct parent communications about student behavior and concerns to Rainbow Garden Lead Teacher ● Become knowledgeable about campus Emergency Plan and be ready to implement 

● Maintain confidentiality in all student/parent situations 

● Complete monthly online timesheet 

Additional Responsibilities 

● May be asked to substitute for morning program if available 

● Can be combined with Early Childhood Assistant position (ECE morning program) ● Attendance at once a month full ECE meeting on Thursdays at 2:15 pm 

● Attendance at scheduled Early Childhood meetings and August In-Service is mandatory 

● Attendance and February conference and June In-Service is encouraged but not mandatory ● Attendance in the August licensing meeting is mandatory. 

● Mentoring and development provided by Rainbow Garden Lead teacher and ECE Director ● Participate in the annual Saturday work day in August to prepare the classroom 

Education and Qualifications 

● Early Childhood Education experience preferred 

● Waldorf Early Childhood experience preferred 

● Have, or working towards, an ECT (Early Childhood Teacher) designated by State of Colorado ● Reliable, consistent, and adaptability to changes 

● Experienced interpersonal and communication skills 

● Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and parents 

● Possess a warm, friendly, professional and joyous demeanor

Early Childhood Licensing Requirements 

● Complete requirements for Colorado ECE regulations of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care. Must be an ECT (Early Childhood Teacher) as designated by the State of Colorado or working toward this qualification. 

● CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, Physical, Background check, fingerprinting, mandatory licensing classes, registration in Colorado Shines PDIS and Early Childhood Educator qualified per the State of Colorado’s requirements. 

● Submission of a medical physical by a licensed physician or other health care professional as required per licensing regulations 

Work Setting 

● Early Childhood classroom and playground 

● Hours are 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm M-F.

● Work schedule follows the SMWS annual school calendar - late August through early June ● Because of the classroom setting, there are limited breaks offered during the day 

Salary and Benefits 

● Hourly rate of $25.00 per hour when teaching 

● Substitute rate of $25.00 per hour (ECT required) 

● Hourly rate of $18.00 per hour when participating in meetings/trainings 

● Three (3) paid Holidays include: Fall Break Holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Memorial Day 

● Colorado Paid Sick Leave - 1 hour for each 30 hours worked - up to 48 hours per calendar year

 ● 401(k) - SMWS offers a match (determined annually) when 1,000 hours are worked in a fiscal year) ● Professional Development - will be paid time . Required 15 hours of classes paid at $18.00 per hour 

● Because this is a part time position we do not offer additional benefits 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 

● Frequent walks; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; speaking and listening ● Daily requirement to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl 

● Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child 

● Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception 

● Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 nation 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, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.  

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org.

Program: Early Childhood Education

Reports to: Early Childhood Education Director 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date: July 2026

Position Summary

The Rainbow Garden Lead Teacher position is part of the Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) program held after morning program hours from 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm, 4 days a week and Thursdays 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm.  The Rainbow Garden Lead Teacher is responsible for providing an age appropriate Waldorf lunch and rest program that supports the health, well-being, and safety of the children in their care.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the ECE Director on program review and activities

• Supervise lunch and rest with mixed age Early Childhood children (ages 3.5-6) and/or preschool children (ages 2.5-4) 

• Offer gentle rhythm throughout the program

• Coordinate the signing out procedures and parent pickup

• Communicate with parents about student behavior and concerns

• Maintain confidentiality in all student/parent situations

• Maintain the ECE classroom organization and cleanliness

• Work with ECE Assistant (dependent on student ratios)

• Become knowledgeable about campus Emergency Plan and be ready to implement

• Complete monthly online timesheet

• Mentoring provided by the ECE Director 

• Mentor Rainbow Garden assistant with the ECE Director 

• Complete, acquire signatures, and file Accident/Incident Report as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• May be asked to substitute for morning program if available

• Can be combined with Early Childhood Assistant position (ECE morning program)

• Meeting with morning lead teacher as needed

• Attendance at once a month full ECE meeting on Thursdays at 2:15 pm

• Attendance at the mandatory licensing meeting in August

• Attendance at scheduled Early Childhood meetings and August In-Service is mandatory

• Attendance and February conference and June In-Service iis encouraged but not mandatory

• Participate in annual Saturday work day In August  to prepare classroom

• In accordance with the SMWS philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in accordance with the duties listed above

Education and Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education experience required

• Waldorf Early Childhood experience preferred

• Must be an ECT (Early Childhood Teacher) designated by State of Colorado

• Reliable, consistent, and adaptability to changes

• Experienced  interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and parents

• Possess a warm, friendly, professional and joyous demeanor

Early Childhood Licensing Requirements

• Complete requirements for Colorado ECE regulations of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care. Must be an ECT (Early Childhood Teacher) as designated by the State of Colorado or working toward this qualification. 

• Within 30 days CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, Physical, Background check, fingerprinting, mandatory licensing classes, registration in Colorado Shines PDIS and Early Childhood Educator qualified per the State of Colorado’s requirements.

• Submission of a medical physical by a licensed physician or other health care professional as required per licensing regulations

 Work Setting

• Early childhood classroom, outdoor activities, and playground

• Hours are 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm, 4 days a week and Thursdays 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm

• Work schedule follows the SMWS annual school calendar - late August through early June

• Because of the classroom setting, there are limited breaks offered during the day

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly rate of $30.00 per hour

• Hourly rate of $18.00 per hour when participating in meetings/trainings

• Three (3) paid Holidays include: All Cultures Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Memorial Day; school days off are not paid 

• Colorado Paid Sick Leave - 1 hour for each 30 hours worked - up to 48 hours per year 

• 401(k) - SMWS offers a match (determined annually) when 1,000 hours are worked in a fiscal year)

• Professional Development - will be paid time

• Required 15 hours of classes paid at $18.00 per hour

• Because this is a part time position we do not offer additional benefits 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Take frequent walks, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; speaking and listening 

• Play time in the outdoor playground area in all types of weather conditions

• Daily requirement to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child

• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

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 nation 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, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.  

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org. 

Pay: $700.00 per year

Job description:

School: Shining Mountain Waldorf School, Boulder, CO

Program: Middle School Athletics (Grades 6 to 8)

Reports to: Head Volleyball Coach (Kaylin Zittergruen) and the Athletic Director

Compensation: Base stipend of $700 for the season

About the program

Shining Mountain Waldorf School is a Pre-K through 12 Waldorf school in the Boulder foothills. Our middle school athletics program (grades 6 to 8) is built around personal growth and social development, not a win-at-all-costs approach. We emphasize effort over outcomes, teamwork, and learning. Every coach is a certified Double-Goal Coach through the Positive Coaching Alliance, and the school holds PCA's Seal of Commitment. We don't hold tryouts or make cuts. Every student who commits is on the team.

Position summary

We're looking for an assistant coach to support Coach Z in leading our middle school girls volleyball team. You'll help run gym practices, work with players on fundamentals, and help build the confident, supportive team culture the program is known for. Depending on numbers, we may field two teams (developmental and advanced), so there's real room to work closely with players at every level.

Season and time commitment

• Preseason begins the week of August 24. The season runs from the first week of September into late October.
• Practices average 3 times per week, ranging from 2 to 4 events. Practices are 3:30 to 5:00 in the school gym. Specific practice days are still being set.
• Weekly matches, typically 1 to 2 per week.
• Home matches are held in school gym. Away matches are at the opponent's campus, so expect travel.
• The assistant is expected at every practice and match unless otherwise agreed upon in advance.

Key responsibilities

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before each practice to help set up and be ready when athletes arrive.
• Support the head coach in planning and leading practices.
• Run drills and skill stations focused on fundamentals: passing, setting, serving, and game awareness.
• Work with players across skill levels, including a developmental group if a second team is fielded.
• Help supervise athletes at practices, home matches, and away matches.
• Travel with the team and head coach on the team bus when the team travels together.
• Model and reinforce the PCA Double-Goal philosophy of effort, growth, and good sportsmanship.
• Assist with equipment and uniform management.
• Assist with basic first aid and emergency procedures as needed.

Qualifications (in order of importance)

• Experience teaching and/or coaching children, preferably teens.
• At least some experience playing volleyball.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the game and for working with this age group.
• Reliability and a full commitment to the season.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the head coach and Athletic Director.
• Successful background check.
• CPR/First Aid certification required. We can provide this if needed.
• PCA Double-Goal Coach certification required. We provide this training.

Learn more about us

Take some time to get to know us at https://shiningmountainwaldorf.org/. We'd encourage you to read about the school and about Waldorf education before you apply. It will give you a real feel for the community you'd be joining and the developmental approach that shapes how we coach.

To apply

Email ad@smwaldorf.org with your resume and a brief note about your background and why this interests you.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Pay: $700.00 per year

Job description:

School: Shining Mountain Waldorf School, Boulder, CO

Program: Middle School Athletics (Grades 6 to 8)

Reports to: Head Cross Country Coach and the Athletic Director

Compensation: Base stipend of $700 for the season

About the program

Shining Mountain Waldorf School is a Pre-K through 12 Waldorf school in the Boulder foothills. Our middle school athletics program (grades 6 to 8) is built around personal growth and social development, not a win-at-all-costs approach. We emphasize effort over outcomes, teamwork, and learning. Every coach is a certified Double-Goal Coach through the Positive Coaching Alliance, and the school holds PCA's Seal of Commitment. We don't hold tryouts or make cuts. Every student who commits is on the team.

Position summary

We're looking for an assistant coach to support our head cross country coach in leading a coed middle school team. You'll help run trail-based practices, support athletes at meets, and reinforce a supportive team culture where kids of all experience levels feel they belong.

Season and time commitment

• Preseason begins the week of August 24. The season runs from the first week of September into late October.
• Practices average 3 times per week, ranging from 2 to 4 events. Practices are 3:15 to 4:15 on the trails near school (Wonderland Lake, Foothills Community Park), gathering outside the Festival Hall to start and finish. Specific practice days are still being set.
• Weekly meets, most on Thursday with two on Wednesdays this season.
• Meet sites depend on the host school, so expect travel. Host schools are located in Boulder, Westminster, Arvada, and Evergreen (the farthest).
• The assistant is expected at every practice and meet unless otherwise agreed upon in advance.

Key responsibilities

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before each practice to help set up and be ready when athletes arrive.
• Support the head coach in planning and leading practices, warmups, and running workouts.
• Lead pace groups and work with athletes across a range of abilities and experience levels.
• Help supervise athletes on the trails, including headcounts, hydration, and safety.
• Support the team at meets, which are held at or near host schools, so sites vary.
• Travel with the team and head coach on the team bus when the team travels together.
• Model and reinforce the PCA Double-Goal philosophy of effort, growth, and good sportsmanship.
• Assist with basic first aid and emergency procedures as needed.

Qualifications (in order of importance)

• Experience teaching and/or coaching children, preferably teens.
• Experience running and knowledge of the sport. A competitive or elite background is not required.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the sport and for working with this age group.
• Reliability and a full commitment to the season.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the head coach and Athletic Director.
• Successful background check.
• CPR/First Aid certification required. We can provide this if needed.
• PCA Double-Goal Coach certification required. We provide this training.

Learn more about us

Take some time to get to know us at https://shiningmountainwaldorf.org/. We'd encourage you to read about the school and about Waldorf education before you apply. It will give you a real feel for the community you'd be joining and the developmental approach that shapes how we coach.

To apply

Email ad@smwaldorf.org with your resume and a brief note about your background and why this interests you.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Reports to: Early Childhood Education Director

FLSA Status :Non-Exempt

Date: August 2026

Position Summary

The afternoon portion of Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) program consists of Rainbow Garden (children ages 3 to 6 years) and Aftercare (children ages 2.5 to 5th grade).   Our programs accommodate the needs of the children of various ages.  The Rainbow Garden and Aftercare Lead Teacher is responsible for providing an age-appropriate Waldorf extended day program that provides for the health, well-being, and safety of the children in their care. As a Lead Teacher, this position supervises Rainbow Garden and Aftercare Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Rainbow Garden care for our students (3 years to 6 years) who have an extended Kindergarten Day from 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm on Thursdays.  Rainbow Garden require supervision of lunch, rest and play
• Provide Aftercare for our students (2.5 years to 5th grade) who have an extended after-school day 3:00 pm to 5:15 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm on Thursdays  Aftercare requires supervision of afternoon snacks and play.
• Follow the sign out procedures with parent pickup
• Maintain the ECE classroom
• Offer gentle rhythm throughout the program
• Work closely with the ECE Director on program review and activities
• Work with the Rainbow Garden and Aftercare Assistant to comply with student ratios
• Knowledge of the SMWS Campus Emergency Plan and ability to implement
• Communicating with parents about student behavior and concerns
• Maintain confidentiality in all student/parent situations
• Complete monthly online timesheet
• Mentoring provided by the ECE Director
• Assistant (float) - Come in at 11 am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday to help with breaks, ratio and Bluebell class at an assistant rate of $25/hr.

Additional Responsibilities

• May be asked to substitute for morning program if available
• Oversee an ECE Assistant based on student ratios
• Attend monthly ECE Meetings 
• Attend June and August In Services
• Participating in annual work day in August to prepare classroom
• In accordance with the SMWS philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in accordance with the duties listed above

Education and Qualifications / Regulations

• Completion of Colorado ECE regulations of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care.  Must complete CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, Medications Training, ECE background check, fingerprinting, mandatory licensing classes, registration in Colorado Shines PDIS and Early Childhood Educator qualified according to the State of Colorado requirements
• Submission of a medical physical by a licensed physician or other health care professional as needed per licensing regulations
• Must be an ECT (Early Childhood Teacher) as designated by the State of Colorado
• Waldorf Early Childhood experience preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and parents
• Reliability and consistency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability to changes
• Possess a warm, friendly, joyous demeanor

Work Setting

• Kindergarten classroom, outdoor activities, and playground
• Hours are 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm Tuesday and Thursday and 11:00- 5:15 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Because of the classroom setting, no breaks are offered during the day

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly rate of $30.00 per hour for Lead Teacher 
• Hourly rate of $25.00 per hour for Assistant (float) (M/W/F - 11:00 - 12:00 pm)
• Hours are paid when school is in session (see annual school calendar)
• Three (3) paid Holidays include: All Cultures Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Memorial Day; school days off are not paid 
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave - 1 hour for each 30 hours worked - up to 48 hours per year 
• Eligible to enroll in the SMWS 401(k) plan (School matches are determined each fiscal year by our Board of Trustees - required 1,000 work hours during the fiscal year)
• Because this is a part-time position we do not offer additional benefits 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Take frequent walks, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; speaking and listening 
• Daily requirement to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org.

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, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, 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, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.