About Rocky Mountain PrepRocky Mountain Prep is a growing network of innovative public charter schools, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Greater Denver Area. Rocky Mountain Prep opened its first school in 2012 with 130 students and has grown to four schools, working with over 1,800 scholars across two districts. Grounded in our culture of rigor and love, our schools consistently outperform local districts academically, while also ensuring our scholars are developing in our PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness.
In the school year 2023-2024, we will grow to 12 schools serving over 5,000 students.
Who We SeekIf you are mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in the ways you approach data, and results-oriented, we’d love to see you apply.
During the 2023-2024 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:1. Going Green on the Colorado School Performance Framework2. 90% Student Persistence3. 95% Daily Attendance4. Fully Enrolled by October Count5. Academic GoalsElementary: Pre-K Students show 1 year of growthElementary: Kinder through 2nd Grade Students Grow 1.25 years in ELA and MathElementary: 40% of 3rd through 5th Grade students meet their Millionaire Goal (1 million words read)Middle School: 40% of 6th through 8th Grade Students meet their Millionaire Goal (2 million words read)High School: 100% College AcceptanceEach member of the organization plays a part in achieving these goals. School-based staff members will work towards 2 or 3 metrics that are aligned to both their roles AND the Big 5. These metrics vary by position and are subject to change.
In This Role, You Will...Use our high-quality curriculum and data systems to drive outstanding scholar growth and proficiency while proactively collecting data on student performanceConsistently collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learningBuild a strong classroom culture where scholars can learn, grow, and thrive through predictable routines, structures, proactive and restorative practicesCultivate a strong, healthy working environment for co-workers that is focused on kids firstWork collaboratively and communicate regularly with teammates, parents, and administratorsRegularly attend professional development sessions meant to provide direct feedback and coaching to help grow you in your instructional practiceThoroughly plan, prep, and internalize lessons to maximize class time and student learningModel our PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and KindnessDemonstrate a hungry, humble, smart, and results-oriented mindset and a “by any means necessary” spirit when it comes to driving our big five goalsAssist with arrival and dismissal duties, and other school community tasksWork and collaborate with Special Education teachers and other school support staff to ensure all students are receiving grade-level appropriate content and academic support
Required QualificationsBachelor’s and/or master’s degree (any subject)Completion of CDE READ Act training and/or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) 45 contact hoursPass a background checkDemonstrate eligibility to work in the United StatesMust possess
one or more
of the following:
Current Colorado teaching license with relevant grade/ content endorsement ((K-12; 6-8, or 7-12))ORAn official transcript demonstration a degree (graduate or undergraduate) in secondary education and/or relevant content area
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum two years of lead teaching experience.
(We define lead teacher as the primary teacher in the classroom who is responsible for all academic content.)Experience with progress monitoring, data collection, and analysisKnowledgeable about culturally responsive instruction and critical pedagogical frameworkDemonstrated success working with scholars from historically marginalized communitiesPosition SalaryThis is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $60,000 to $94,800 depending on experience and level of education.
Total Rewards
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)Disability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement through PERAPaid-Time-OffDemonstrate eligibility to work in the United StatesIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.
RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!
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