Job Description

The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and adaptable individuals to join our substitute teaching team for Grades 1–12.

Substitute Teachers provide classroom instruction during planned and unplanned teacher absences, helping ensure continuity in student learning and maintaining a positive, engaging classroom environment. Assignments may include a variety of grade levels and subject areas and may range from single-day to longer-term placements.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with students of different ages, able to follow lesson plans and classroom routines, and enjoys contributing to a collaborative school community.

The Denver Waldorf School is a friendly and vibrant urban K–12 school serving approximately 300 students in Denver, Colorado, with the Rocky Mountains just a short drive away. Founded in 1974, DWS is a fully accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS).

Knowledge of Waldorf education is preferred but not required.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing classroom instruction for students in Grades 1–12 during planned and unplanned teacher absences.
• Following lesson plans and classroom routines provided by the regular teacher.
• Creating a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
• Supervising students and maintaining appropriate classroom management.
• Supporting students' academic, social, and emotional well-being throughout the school day.
• Communicating effectively with school administrators and faculty regarding classroom activities or concerns.
• Adapting to a variety of grade levels, subjects, and classroom environments.
• Upholding school policies and maintaining professionalism at all times.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience teaching or working with school-aged children.
• The ability to effectively manage a classroom and engage students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, dependable, and collaborative approach.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may need to be able to lift or move up to 20 pounds.