November News (November 19th 2021)
Community Advent Spiral
As the busy holiday season approaches, we invite adults in our community to come and join in our annual Walking of the Advent Spiral in the Great Hall on Tuesday, November 30 at 6 pm. For those of us that have had the privilege to participate in this cherished tradition, we may look forward to the quiet, candle lit hall where gentle music accompanies both an outer and an inner journey of meditative walking. For those new to this special event, we welcome you to have your own unique experience.
Note that people indoors are expected to wear masks.
Please RSVP to Karyn Andrade at karyn@lazure.com or Holly Richardson at holly@waldorfcarbondale.org. Warm cider and simple, sweet treats will be shared, along with a brief orientation and welcome by Karyn and Holly.
WSRF Annual Fund Update
Thank you to everyone who has so generously contributed to this year's Annual Fund! Your contributions ensure that our school thrives year after year! Every dollar counts!
All donations to the WSRF Annual Fund are eligible for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit (CCCC), giving a generous 50% of the contributed amount back to the donor!
Our goal is to have 100% family participation in the Annual Fund this year!
Together, we are growing!
Total Giving by class:
Starflower 14%
Sunflower 29%
Moonflower 36%
Willow Forest 44%
1st 57%
2nd 63%
3rd 63%
4th 60%
5th 67%
6th 73%
7th 41%
8th 50%
Please contact Morgan Jacober with any questions at morgan@waldorfschoolrf.org
Thank You For a Fantastic Grandparents Day!
COVID testing FAQ
If your child is at home sick, and you’re wondering about testing, the recommendations are:
To test as soon as possible. If your child has covid, the sooner they isolate the better to reduce chance of spread.
If you child has only minor symptoms that have resolved in 48 hours they may return to school. Minor Symptoms - Sore throat - Runny nose or congestion - Muscle or body aches - Headache - Fatigue - Nausea or vomiting - Diarrhea
If your child has any major symptoms, or mild symptoms that have persisted longer than 48 hours, a negative PCR test is required prior to returning to school. Major Symptoms - Feeling feverish, having chills, temperature of 100.4o F or greater - New or worsening cough - Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing - Loss of taste or smell
See here for a flow chart:
Seeking Grades Teachers for 2022-23
The Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork is seeking grades teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. We are looking for passionate and dedicated teachers that have either completed or willing to complete Waldorf teacher training.
The Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork (WSRF) is located in the Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado close to Aspen. We are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year with a dedicated faculty, robust student body, supportive board and a comprehensive preschool through 8th grade Waldorf curriculum.
Our school is set in the beautiful Roaring Fork valley where the community enjoys a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. Our campus is all straw bale construction and designed based on Steiner’s architectural indications, providing a beautiful space for our faculty and children to thrive. Our faculty works cooperatively and collaboratively together within a greater community that is progressive and has a small town feel while benefiting from the multi-faceted cultural opportunities of Aspen and surrounding towns.
We offer a strong benefits package, competitive salary, and remission. WSRF embraces the opportunity to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by applicable law.
If you are interested in applying please send an inquiry to John Moffitt, Faculty Administrator, at john@waldorfschoolrf.org or you are welcome to us at (970) 963-1960.
Year-round Childhood Assistant Teacher Position Available
We are currently seeking candidates who are interested in pursuing a position in our toddler class starting immediately.
The part time assistant teacher would ideally have a background and possibly training in early childhood with a strong ability to work joyfully and diligently with young children. This position requires working from 1pm to 3pm each week on a set schedule Monday through Wednesday. This position pays starting at $18.50 an hour commensurate with experience with no allocated benefits. This position has the potential to being full time salaried with benefits as the toddler program expands. The selected candidate would need to either possess Early Childhood or Assistant Early Childhood Teacher certification as required by the State of Colorado or immediately pursue required early childhood classes to achieve Assistant Early Childhood Teacher qualifications.
We look forward to discussing further details with interested candidates. Please send your questions and resume to Sigrid Fischbacher at sigrid@waldorfschoolrf.org.
WSRF embraces the opportunity to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Grades Handwork Assistant Position Available
We are currently seeking candidates who are interested in pursuing a position in our handwork department starting immediately. The handwork assistant works closely with our lead handwork teacher Ms. Pratt has been in this role at the school for a decade and as previous assistants will tell you, she is a master at what she does.
Duties of the role include:
Reading aloud – read stories to students in an engaging, yet not overly dramatic, way. The hope is to help children quietly focus on their work. Clear diction and good articulation is a must.
Helping with Handwork projects – assist with knitting, crochet, hand sewing, machine sewing, cooking, and other craft projects. A candidate for this position need not be proficient at all types of handwork listed but needs to have the capacity to learn these skills on the job.
Class holding – The handwork assistant helps to hold the class energetically with a calm, supportive mood. Keen intuition is needed to know when to stand aside and when to step in, taking cues from the lead teacher.
Student relationships – The handwork assistant should strive to create positive, supportive relationships with all students.
Cleaning and prep – This position has light cleaning and project prep duties. For example, clean up after 3rd grade cooking class, balling yarn, cutting project pieces, etc. directed by the lead teacher.
Bonus!! - The handwork assistant has the unique opportunity to learn so much about handwork, classroom management, and the Waldorf curriculum.
This position works with students grade 1–8, 13-14 hours a week.
This position is paid at $18.50 per class with the students and includes no benefits.
We look forward to discussing further details with interested candidates. To apply, please send your questions and resume to John Moffitt at john@waldorfschoolrf.org or call 970-963-1960. Candidates will be screened through the faculty’s Pedagogical Development Committee in conjunction with the school’s lead handwork teacher.
WSRF embraces the opportunity to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Seeking Substitute Teachers
WSRF is in need for substitute teachers. If you have teaching experience or are interested in gaining experience, we need you! Please reach out to John as soon as possible! john@waldorfschoolrf.org
