Lead Educator and Community Builder at Rocky Mountain Prep

3 weeks ago


Denver, Colorado, United States Rocky Mountain Prep Full time

About Rocky Mountain Prep

We're a movement of dedicated educators, families, and advocates who are revolutionizing public education in Colorado by making college accessible to all. Our network of 12 college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serves students from 12 weeks to 12th grade, but we're more than just a school system – we're a community built on the pillars of rigor and love. Our staff, students, and stakeholders live by our PEAK values and believe in the potential of every student we serve. We aim to be the highest-performing school system in Colorado and provide seats in schools that offer rigorous and loving college preparatory options.

Who We Seek:

We're looking for educators who embody our culture of rigor and love and can role-model it in their daily interactions with students. Collaborating with their teammates and seeking feedback from their admin team and school community is essential. Implementing our data-driven curriculum while adapting to the needs of their students is also crucial. If you're mission-driven, humble in your reflections, smart in your approach to data, and results-oriented, we'd love to have you apply.

During the 2024-2025 school year, we're driving five ambitious goals:

  1. 85% Staff Retention
  2. 100% of campuses going green & ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading
  3. 100% of seniors accepted into college
  4. 40% of 3rd-8th grade students meeting their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal
  5. RMP meeting its network enrollment goal

In This Role, You Will...

  • Use our high-quality curriculum and data systems to drive outstanding scholar growth and proficiency while actively collecting data on student performance
  • Consistently collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learning
  • Build a strong classroom culture where scholars can learn, grow, and thrive through predictable routines, structures, proactive and restorative practices
  • Cultivate a strong, healthy working environment for co-workers that is focused on kids first
  • Work collaboratively and communicate regularly with teammates, parents, and administrators
  • Regularly attend professional development sessions meant to provide direct feedback and coaching to help grow you in your instructional practice
  • Thoroughly plan, prep, and internalize lessons to maximize class time and student learning
  • Model our PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness
  • Demonstrate a hungry, humble, smart, and results-oriented mindset and a 'by any means necessary' spirit when it comes to driving our big five goals
  • Assist with arrival and dismissal duties, and other school community tasks
  • Work 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 Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's and/or master's degree (any subject)
  • Completion of CDE READ Act training and/or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) 45 contact hours
  • Pass a background check
  • Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
Must Possess One or More of the Following:
  • Current Colorado teaching license with relevant grade/ content endorsement ((K-12; 6-8, or 7-12))
  • OR
  • An 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 analysis
  • Knowledgeable about culturally responsive instruction and critical pedagogical framework
  • Demonstrated success working with scholars from historically marginalized communities
Position Salary

This 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 Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement through PERA
  • Paid-Time-Off
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
In 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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