We seek staff members who are skilled educators, lifelong learners, and passionate about developing children who are eco-literate, compassionate, and critical thinkers.

Additional information you may find useful:

To apply for SMS Positions:

Cover letter
Resume
Employment Application
Three letters of recommendation
Copies of college transcripts, if applicable (originals will be required upon hiring)

E-mail to info@syringamountainschool.org

Current Openings

Summary of Jobs Available and Listed Below:

2026-2027 Full Time Paraprofessional

Employer: Syringa Mountain School
Date Posted: 6/5/2026
Application Deadline: Until filled.
Salary: Hourly Pay Rate: TBD on experience
Contact: Syringa Mountain School

Social Media & Fundraising Coordinator (Stipend Position)

Employer: Syringa Mountain School
Date Posted: 6/25/2026
Application Deadline: Until filled.
Stipend: $8,000
Contact: Syringa Mountain School

Substitute Teachers

Employer: Syringa Mountain School
Date Posted: 5/4/25
Deadline: Until Filled
Contact: Syringa Mountain School

2026- 27 Full-Time Paraprofessional

Employer: Syringa Mountain School
Date Posted: 6/5/26
Contact: Syringa Mountain School

Employment Type: Classified Full Time (30-40 Hours)
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Hourly Pay Rate: TBD on experience

Summary of Position: The Paraprofessional agrees to perform all teaching and support duties and attend all meetings as assigned or directed by the Director of the School.

Reports To: The Director of the School or designated employee

Responsibilities: The Paraprofessional assists the educational program by performing various instructional support activities. Although the job tasks may vary due to specific requirements from one program and/or one student to another or because of assignments made by certificated personnel, the duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive. Still, they are descriptive of the typical tasks performed.

Duties: (Other duties may be assigned):

Assist certificated staff in classroom programs and training by reinforcing instructions and providing behavioral examples in social, emotional, and functional skills
Interact with pupils in their activities, encouraging performance, observing progress, and sharing observations with the teacher.
As directed, participate in lesson and program planning, staff meetings, and conferences.
Enter into a helping relationship with the students under the supervisor’s direction to foster learning in an atmosphere of acceptance.
Support the goals and objectives of classroom activities by preparing materials and obtaining required supplies or equipment.
Actively work with students during activity and assists with clean-up afterward.
Provide necessary supervision in such activities as field trips, rest time, playground, meal service, and arrival and departure of children.
Assist in grading and correcting work activities and maintaining required records and other paperwork requirements.
Perform various clerical tasks, including using essential computer software, making copies, collating, gathering resource information/materials, taking and relaying messages, and filing.
Assist with administering student tests.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Associate’s Degree or approved Idaho State paraprofessional proof of assessment required. Previous experience with children preferred. Knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy is preferred. First Aid and CPR certificates are desirable.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 talk, hear, and see.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.
Performing the position’s essential duties may sometimes require more than 40 hours per week.
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
Transportation time spent commuting between sites and attending meetings, training, in-services, and home visits.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work occurs both in internal office space and classroom and outside playground, garden, and farm environment during all times and weather conditions of the year.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

TO APPLY send:

Cover letter
Resume
Three letters of recommendation

The application will be received via email.
E-mail to info@syringamountainschool.org

Social Media & Fundraising Coordinator (Stipend Position)

Click HERE for job description

2026-27: Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional:

You must be 18 years of age to apply.
You must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
You must complete the application (Google Form).
A fingerprint file must be completed with the county police department before being scheduled as a substitute.

SMS is an equal opportunity employer. SMS employs staff of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religious affiliation, actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or medical condition where the latter do not impair job performance with reasonable accommodations, and accords them all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to and made available to staff at the school. SMS will not discriminate on the basis of any of the above factors, nor any basis prohibited by law.