Substitute Teacher – Long Term

Substitute Teacher – Long Term

High Rockies Community School, 2026–27 · Temporary

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Assigned to one campus – SCR or Alma

Start Date: Late November/Mid-December for at least three months

Status: Temporary, full-time · Exempt

Compensation: $260/day for assignments ten days or longer

Benefits: All HRCS employees receive Colorado HWFA paid sick leave, FAMLI paid family and medical leave, and PERA retirement. As a temporary assignment, this position is not eligible for PTO or the ICHRA health-insurance contribution.

Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Step in. Keep learning going. Grow in the mountains.

When a Lead Teacher is out for an extended stretch, the Long-Term Substitute keeps a classroom steady — teaching the planned curriculum, holding routines and relationships, and giving students consistency until their teacher returns. For 2026–27, HRCS anticipates a long-term assignment beginning in late November or mid-December to cover a staff parental leave, expected to last at least three months.

Unlike a day-to-day substitute, the Long-Term Substitute owns the full teaching role for the length of the assignment: planning from the teacher’s materials, assessing student work, communicating with families, and partnering with the instructional team.

What You’ll Do

Classroom & Instruction

• Teach the assigned multi-age cohort (K–2, 3–5, or 6–8) following the Lead Teacher’s plans and the HRCS interdisciplinary, outdoor-centered model
• Deliver lessons primarily outdoors for a significant part of the school day, consistent with HRCS practice and mountain weather
• Maintain daily routines, classroom culture, and behavior expectations so students keep momentum during their teacher’s absence
• Prepare and adjust lessons as needed, grade student work, and keep the year-long learning portfolios current

Student Support

• Support students with IEPs, 504s, and ALPs in partnership with the Student Services Coordinator and SPED team
• Keep the classroom safe and inclusive for every learner

Family & Team Partnership

• Communicate with families about day-to-day learning and celebrations, coordinating with the Instructional Anchor on anything significant
• Participate in team planning and professional learning during the assignment, and support a smooth hand-back when the teacher returns

Administrative

• Take attendance, follow HRCS health, safety, and emergency procedures, and maintain accurate records

We’re Looking for Someone Who…

• Holds a valid Colorado teaching license or Colorado substitute authorization preferred (teaching license strongly preferred for a long-term assignment)

• Brings classroom experience and is comfortable owning a classroom for an extended period
• Is enthusiastic about multi-age, outdoor, and project-based learning
• Communicates clearly with students, families, and colleagues
• Can commit to the full term of the assignment (anticipated at least three months)
• Believes in HRCS’s mission of outdoor, community-centered learning

How to Apply

•  To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to jobs@highrockiescommunityschool.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Employment Eligibility, Licensure & Background Checks

•  Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and CBI/FBI fingerprint-based screening, consistent with C.R.S. § 22-32-109.7 and § 22-30.5-110.7 (charter schools).
•  The selected candidate must hold and maintain a current, valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license and current CPR/First Aid certification, and must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
•  HRCS employees are mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect under C.R.S. § 19-3-304.

Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

High Rockies Community School is an equal opportunity employer. HRCS does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

HRCS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Colorado law and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment. To request an accommodation, contact the Executive Director at jobs@highrockiescommunityschool.org.

Physical & Essential Function Requirements

• This role requires the ability to respond quickly to health and emergency situations; administer first aid and medications; stand, walk, and move about indoor and outdoor learning environments; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs; and be present outdoors in varying mountain weather during school activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Terms

• Classification: Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) teacher exemption (29 C.F.R. § 541.303), which applies to employees whose primary duty is teaching; temporary, full-time.
• Employment with HRCS is at-will and may be ended by either the employee or the school at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law and any written agreement.
• This posting describes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities; duties may be added, removed, or changed at any time, and other duties may be assigned.