7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher - Sunnyside Campus

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

2d • $63,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is seeking a 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for its Sunnyside Campus. RMP is dedicated to changing public education in Colorado by providing college access for historically marginalized students. The organization operates twelve college-preparatory schools and invests in educator development through ongoing coaching, professional development, clear expectations, transparent feedback, and career pathways aligned with PEAK values. RMP fosters a culture of rigor and love, aiming to develop and champion every team member. The ELA curriculum at RMP focuses on critical thinking, effective communication, and empowering student voices. It builds essential background knowledge, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills to enhance comprehension across all subjects, fostering a lifelong love of literature and learning. The role aims to prepare students for college readiness, specifically the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (any subject)
• Within the first year of employment, complete CDE READ Act training or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) -45 contact hours.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Verify identity and employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Read and fall in love with the unit texts: Cultivate a deep enthusiasm for the texts you teach, as your passion will be integral in students connecting to and engaging with the material on a deeper level.
• Write grade-level exemplars of writing tasks, diagnose writing, and efficiently give batch feedback: Guided by your clear, high-quality writing exemplars for students, diagnose writing challenges, and deliver timely, efficient batch feedback that supports students in improving their writing.
• Be a scholar of the Common Core Standards: Understand the grade-level expectations outlined in the Common Core Standards, using them to define your bar of rigor.
• Be a scholar of the Science of Reading: Immerse yourself in the Science of Reading to improve your approach to literacy instruction continuously. Use evidence-based strategies for building knowledge, enhancing vocabulary, and ensuring comprehension, with a special focus on fostering a love of language and words.
• Champion our Accelerated Reading Goal: Model and support students in achieving our goal of reading 2 million words. Do this by being knowledgeable about their progress and celebrating milestones along the way. Help students understand how reading widely and frequently increases their comprehension of other texts.
• Champion our Reading Academy program: Whether it’s teaching Reading Academy during a flood block or staying abreast of students’ growth in their foundational reading skills, support students in becoming confident and capable readers.
• Take ownership of student outcomes by setting high expectations, using data to guide instruction, and ensuring all scholars grow through strong planning, rigorous teaching, and timely re-teaching.
• Build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms by implementing proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent communication with families.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Model RMP’s PEAK values in all interactions.
• Remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment aligned to our evolving Concept Essence.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level