Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

High Rockies Community School, 2026–27 · Temporary

Reports to: Executive Director

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

Status:  On-call (as-needed) · Exempt

Compensation: $25 per hour

Schedule: Day-to-day, as assigned; accept or decline based on your availability. 

Benefits: All HRCS employees receive Colorado HWFA paid sick leave, FAMLI paid family and medical leave, and PERA retirement. 

Application deadline: We hire substitutes year-round; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Step in for a day. Keep the wonder going. Grow in the mountains.

Substitute Teachers keep HRCS classrooms running when a teacher is out for a day or a few days. You’ll follow the teacher’s plans, hold routines and relationships, and give students a full day of learning — indoors and outdoors. HRCS hires substitutes on a rolling basis and maintains an on-call pool across both campuses, so you can pick up assignments when they fit your schedule. We’re always hiring.

 

What You’ll Do

Classroom & Instruction

• Follow the Lead Teacher’s daily plans to deliver lessons and keep learning on track
• Lead and supervise students indoors and outdoors, consistent with HRCS’s outdoor, community-centered model and mountain weather
• Maintain classroom routines, culture, and behavior expectations for the day
• Take attendance and leave notes for the teacher on what was covered and anything that came up

Student Support & Safety

• Support all learners, including those with IEPs, 504s, and ALPs, following the plans and guidance provided
• Follow HRCS health, safety, and emergency procedures, and supervise students at all times

Team Partnership

• Check in with the on-site lead at the start and end of the day, and ask for what you need to run the classroom well

We’re Looking for Someone Who…

• Holds a Colorado substitute authorization or teaching license (preferred)
• Enjoys working with students and can step into a classroom and keep it positive and productive
• Is comfortable with outdoor, active, multi-age learning
• Is reliable, flexible, and communicates clearly
• 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 stand, walk, and move about indoor and outdoor learning environments for extended periods; work outdoors and lead fieldwork in varying mountain weather; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs; and respond quickly in emergencies. 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 regardless of hourly pay; on-call/as-needed.
• 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.