Employment
What types of teachers are needed at JRCS?
Because the quality of teaching is the key to the Waldorf approach, JRCS expects to hire the most engaged and committed teachers. Teachers will be sought to teach in classrooms from Kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition, specialty teachers will be hired in physical education / movement, music, Spanish, handwork and eurythmy. Part-time teachers and artisans may also be hired to teach gardening, woodworking, art, speech and drama.
What if I am not a Waldorf-certified teacher?
JRCS recognizes that it is unlikely that the majority of teachers will be Waldorf-certified in the first year. However, it is expected that all teachers hired at JRCS begin a training program to obtain Waldorf certification. During the initial years of training, many supports will be provided to teachers including: professional development and workshops, the mentoring of an experienced Waldorf teacher, the Pedogogical Council, and other pre-service training programs.
Substitute Teachers
The teachers at JRCS have a profound impact on the lives of their students. When a teacher has a planned or unplanned absence, we rely on a skilled substitute to fill in. We’re currently looking for engaging, reliable substitute teachers for classes at all levels, from kindergarten through eighth grade. In this role, the substitute will cover for an absent full-time teacher, adhering to the day’s lesson plan and ensuring that students have a fulfilling learning experience.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
18 years of age or older
Fingerprints and pass a background test
High School Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Experience in Education (preffered)
Pay Rate:
$125.00/day (no Bachelor’s Degree)
$150.00/day (Bachelor’s Degree)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $125.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Juniper Ridge Community School is seeking a Music/ Theater Teacher to join our team in Grand Junction, CO!
Juniper Ridge Community School seeks an elementary / middle Specials teacher for the remainder of the 2024/2025 school year.
This is a "temporary" position that will be through June 4th.
This position will teach music for grades 3-5 and may also support reading in grade 3-5. In addition, this position has 4 middle school electives: choir, theater, set design.
Our ideal candidate must have or be eligible for a Colorado Teaching License, and holds a bachelor's degree or higher. Additional interests, skills, and initiative in various areas such as drawing, singing, movement, and drama are also desired.
Juniper Ridge Community School is a Public Charter School guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf education in Grand Junction, Colorado, and is part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school opened in the fall of 2013 with grades K-6. Each year since it has grown in size and grades. It now has nearly 400 students and offers education in grades K-8.
In addition to our daily instruction, our curriculum includes Spanish, handwork, woodwork, music, art, garden, and physical education. Festivals and celebrations are community-oriented.
Our Board is active and well-established and our strong Parent Council reflects a supportive and diverse parent body.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Music/ Theater Teachers teach grades 3-8 for 18-24 students.
- Develops, plans, and implements music and theater units.
- Teachers are responsible for maintaining clean, orderly classrooms and creating a place that is inspiring for learning.
- Written plans should be prepared quarterly to overview the unit.
- Completing, well-written, accurate quarterly report cards and End of Year Reports.
- Other scheduled periods may include: recess, committee meetings, or mentoring.
- Familiarizing and/or deepening an understanding of the Waldorf program
- Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Engaging families in a professional, articulate, and forthright manner.
- Maintaining communication with the office by posting events and changes in the schedule on the calendar.
- Planning, conducting, and attending all parent nights and other class activities.
- Attend Waldorf training until certification is complete.
EEO Statement: Juniper Ridge Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,666.00 - $52,801.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person