RFMA, serving NW Denver, offers a rigorous and inclusive K - 8 public charter school focusing on academic achievement, community, and social justice. Our new state-of-the-art school campus is designed to support both learning and building community, our “colectivo”. Planned with small and large gatherings in mind for students, teachers, and parents, we are committed to creating a family environment that supports each student or “Magonista,” as we call them, to develop and reach their highest social and academic potential.

Position: Middle School Science Teacher (6-8)
Start Date: 2023/24 school year.
Work Year: 200-Day Contract (full time).
Benefits: Health insurance, including vision and dental, 7 days of paid time in addition to vacation days, retirement fund (PERA), working in a collaborative atmosphere with a united team.

Mission and description: The mission of an RFMA Classroom Educator is to create and foster a culture of high-expectations; socially conscious learning that aligns to CCSS and CAS. This is done by creating pacing guides and interims driven by unpacked, prioritized standards, crafting learning experiences that highlight cultural heritage, managing classroom behaviors so they facilitate learning instead of detracting from it, tracking and managing data associated to student performance (includes but not limited to: interim assessments, standardized test scores, daily grades, etc), managing relationships with families of students, actively participating in own development.

Responsibilities:

1. Creating and Revising CCSS/CAS Aligned Curriculum a. Pacing Guides Interim Assessments b. Unit Plans Daily Lesson Plans

2. Embedding Elements of Cultural Learning into Lessons & Classroom a. Elements of the Lesson Plan b. Culturally Relevant Celebrations/Holidays c. Culturally Relevant Historical Figures d. Visual Representations of Culturally Relevant Elements

3. Fostering Positive Classroom Culture
4. Tracking & Managing Student Data
5. Managing Family Relationships
6. Participating in Professional Development
7. Consistently Meeting Assigned Deadlines

Qualifications:

• Highly Qualified Teacher in Middle School, required.
• Colorado License, preferred.
• Experience working with Latinx population and English Language Learners, preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and target instruction based on results.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person