Lower School Grade 1 Teacher Assistant

Mountain Phoenix Community School; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Phoenix Community School is seeking a full-time Lower School Grade 1 Assistant for the 2025-26 school year. The role requires strong communication skills and knowledge of child development to support and nurture students. Ideal candidates will have Waldorf training and a Bachelor’s degree. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including health and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Ongoing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Waldorf Training and Experience Preferred.
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Class Teacher in creating a nurturing environment.
• Support the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of students.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Knowledge of Child Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Mountain Phoenix Community School is accepting applications for a full-time

Lower School Grade 1 Assistant for the 2025-26 school year.

The Lower School Grade 1 Assistant will work closely with the Class Teacher to create a loving, nurturing environment for the children. We seek a compassionate individual with strong communication skills, warmth, knowledge of child development, and the ability to observe and support the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of our students.

Required Qualifications:

• Waldorf Training and Experience Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited University
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification

The ideal candidate will have a love and understanding of children in grades 1-3, be inspired by Steiner’s teachings, and eager to embody the core principles of Public Waldorf Education.

We offer competitive pay, considering years of experience, advanced degrees, and ongoing professional development, including Waldorf teacher training. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and PERA (retirement). Please review the 2024-25 Salary Schedule.

To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest to [e-mail], including “Lower School Grades Assistant” as the email subject.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our innovative community at Mountain Phoenix Community School.

About Mountain Phoenix Community School

Our charter school, part of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education and the Jeffco public school district, offers a comprehensive curriculum integrating the arts with subjects like Handwork, Spanish, Performing and Visual Arts, Music, Band/Orchestra, Games/Movement, and Eurythmy.

We foster an environment of equity and inclusion, supporting diversity in ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, geographic origin, and family structure. Our curriculum reflects the world we live in and promotes a safe environment where diverse viewpoints are respected and expressed peacefully.

Our thriving grade school serves over 500 students from preschool through eighth grade, providing a public Waldorf education. Located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, our campus features beautiful outdoor spaces and views of the Rocky Mountains. Students enjoy year-round outdoor activities in our sunny climate.

Learn more about Mountain Phoenix Community School at http://www.mountainphoenix.org.