Substitute Teachers

The Denver Waldorf School is looking for substitute teachers for all levels (early childhood, 1-5 grade, and middle and high school).   Substitutes are needed to help cover classroom assistants or lead teachers.  Substitutes are often able to work one or multiple shifts per week to cover available spots in the school. Longer stints are sometimes available.  

Substitution rates differ depending on the whether the substitute is filling in as an assistant, taking the lead in the class, or doing class preparation work. Rates vary between $17.50 and $21.00 per hour.

Requirements: 

• must be fully vaccinated for COVID
• experience teaching or working with children a plus

DWS is a friendly and lively urban preK-12 school with 300 students located in Denver, Colorado.  Founded in 1974, we are a fully accredited full member school of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, the Waldorf Early Childhood Association and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools. 

If you are interested please send a cover letter with your resume with contact information for three professional references, as well as the age groups you are comfortable subbing with to:

HR Manager

The Denver Waldorf School

2100 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80210

or

e-mail to [email protected]

Long-Term Early Childhood Substitute Lead Teacher

The Denver Waldorf School is looking for a long-term ECE Substitute Lead Teacher for the timeframe of October 04, 2021 through December 17, 2021.  The long-term substitute will follow the rhythm of a Waldorf Kindergarten, working with an experienced Lead Assistant in a classroom of 16 children ages 3 ½ - 6 years old.

The hours for this position will be Monday – Friday, 7:45 – 12:45, with occasional time outside of these hours grocery shopping for snack.         

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• experience teaching in an ECE program, preferably Waldorf
• ECE Teacher qualifications according to CDHS Rules & Regulations
• enthusiasm for and commitment to teaching a full Waldorf early childhood curriculum
• a growing relationship to Anthroposophy
• the ability to organize and manage an off-site ECE program
• the ability to work well in a collegial setting
• the ability to communicate clearly and regularly with parents, while developing strong parent partnerships
• be fully vaccinated for COVID

Pay Rate:  $21.00/hour

This position is not a benefit eligible position

DWS is a friendly and lively urban preK-12 school with 300 students located in Denver, Colorado with the splendor of the Rocky Mountains just a short trip away.  Founded in 1974, we are a fully accredited full member school of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, the Waldorf Early Childhood Association and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools. 

If you are interested please send a cover letter with your resume with contact information for three professional references:

HR Manager

The Denver Waldorf School

2100 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80210

or

e-mail to [email protected]

Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 520 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 107-acre campus, seeks a Director of Development. The school community is engaged, collaborative, and committed to the healthy development and education of all its students. The Director of Development oversees the development office, including donor cultivation and stewardship, the Dawson Fund, capital campaign support, event planning, alumni relations, volunteer efforts, corporate/foundation outreach, and related communications efforts. This individual will develop and implement strategies, tactics, and metrics in each of these areas to maximize community support for all aspects of the school’s operations and strategic priorities. An integral part of this role is the ability to build relationships with parents, faculty, staff, students, members of the board, and others within the community. The Director of Development reports to the Head of School (CEO) and serves on the school’s leadership team and Development Committee of the Board of Trustees. 

Dawson Mission Statement

Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students, through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.

Professional and Personal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related field preferred

• 5+ years leading annual fund, capital, endowment, and/or similar campaigns

• 7-10+ years of increasing responsibility in non-profit fundraising, preferably within an independent school

• Proven track record of fundraising success, successfully managing campaigns, and engaging a community of motivated supporters

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all constituent groups

• Personal warmth and friendliness

• Leadership style that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Strict confidentiality in all matters

• Experience working in a small office setting

• Mac OS; Blackbaud; Microsoft Office; Google Docs

Responsibilities 

• Develops and implements strategies to meet annual, restricted, and long-term (capital/endowment) fundraising goals

• Recruits, develops, and retains an exceptional development team

• Supervises two team members and ensures that the department’s work is professional and consistent with the school’s mission and virtues

• Implements all aspects of the Dawson Fund including designing campaign messaging, securing and overseeing volunteers, making presentations, writing annual fund correspondence, holding school-wide phonathons, and tracking participation

• Participates in Dawson community events and otherwise supports faculty, staff, students, and families

• Publishes communications to support development, including the Dawson Guide to Giving, all Dawson Fund publications, and an annual report that recognizes donors for their contributions

• Seeks out and participates in professional growth opportunities in independent school development

• Oversees all donor-related and community events (alumni gatherings, donor cultivation, donor recognition)

• Researches and solicits foundation grants and corporate gifts

• Works with head of school to set and meet short- and long-term fundraising goals

• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with major donors 

The salary range for this position is $95,000- $125,000 and commensurate  with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) and generous time-off.  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume on the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page, click on the Employment link, find Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Director of Development posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. This position is available immediately, yet generally functions on a 12-month employment agreement running from July 1 to June 30. No phone calls please.

Immediate Opening

30-40 Hours Per Week

For the 2021-22 School Year with Possibility to Extend

Graland Country Day School is seeking a Development Services Coordinator. This position has flexible scheduling, from 30-40 hours per week and includes benefits. The position will be effective immediately and for the duration of the 2021-22 school year, with an possibility to extend.

 Reporting to the Director of Development, this position supports all development program areas. Focus is primarily on donation gift recording and acknowledgment, Raiser’s Edge database maintenance, and report generation as well as general Development Office support.

 Graland’s Development Office is responsible for outreach to the school’s internal and external constituencies. Through community outreach and relationship building, the department motivates Graland’s community and the community at-large to financially support the school.  By obtaining resources required by Graland to carry out its educational mission and strategic objectives, the department plays a vital role in contributing to the overall education and personal development of Graland students and maintaining Graland’s place as an outstanding educational institution.

 Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for all donation gift entry, tracking and filing on a timely basis
• Oversee and process Graland’s receipt of corporate matching gifts, securities and wire transfers
• Overall production and mailing of donation acknowledgement receipts and template notes and letters on a timely basis
• Produce and distribute quarterly donor pledge reminders
• Produce Raiser’s Edge reports for development staff, business office, school administration and volunteers
• Hold responsibility for overseeing constituent data entry and change in Raiser’s Edge and/or CORE
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Data Systems to perform all global changes and updates to the database including appeals and annual Graland targets/solicitations
• Partner with business, finance and accounting staff re: gift entry, fund creation, gift designation as well as audit and tax reporting
• Create all necessary mailing and email lists
• Perform other duties as requested, delegated, interested or assigned

 Qualifications

• Education, Formal Training and Experience – Associates degree or higher in business or equivalent combination of education and experience; one to three years of related development experience in non-profits preferred.
• Required Skills – familiarity with data systems, 1-2 years of experience with Blackbaud products/Raiser’s Edge preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines; ability to work independently and as part of a team; positive attitude and growth mindset – an eagerness to learn new tasks and approaches, to collaborate with and learn from others, to think “outside the box”
• Working Environment – Graland is a school serving children ages 3 through grade 8 and their families; understanding of and involvement in the mission, values, organization and traditions of an independent school are important to this role. Candidates must honor current school initiatives including innovation, equity and inclusivity as well as donor confidentiality.

 School Background

Graland is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Guided by our mission, values, and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible. Visit www.graland.org for more information. Graland’s faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development, a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic, inclusive and innovative workplace.

Team Player

Graland Country Day School asks that the right candidate be a collaborative and supportive member of the school community who…

• Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences
• Provides a safe environment for students
• Upholds school, employee and family confidentiality
• Is sensitive about what he/she is saying and where
• Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental
• Adheres to all school policies and procedures.

  Salary and Benefits

• Hourly compensation will be in the range of $20-24/hour.
• Graland Country Day School offers an exceptional benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, a generous retirement program, long-term disability and life insurance, daily lunch, parking on-site, work-out facilities access, a generous time off policy and more.
  
  

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  How to Apply

  • Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and compensation requirements to Sarah Young at [email protected].