Elementary Art Teacher (SY26/27)

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

17h • $63,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The RMP Promise Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders. Our Approach to Art Education At Rocky Mountain Prep, art is an essential part of a college-preparatory education. Our art classrooms operate as joyful, rigorous studios where scholars develop technical skill, creative confidence, and the habits of mind necessary for long-term success—observation, analysis, revision, and perseverance. Art teachers design their own standards-aligned curriculum and authentic performance tasks that require scholars to create, critique, revise, and publicly present original work connected to meaningful themes and diverse artistic traditions. These performance tasks are collaborative, reflective, and celebratory: scholars engage in structured critique, analyze exemplars, write artist statements, and showcase their work in exhibitions that honor growth and excellence. Clear criteria for success, aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards, ensure rigor and transparency while supporting equitable access to high-quality instruction. By centering diverse artists and fostering a culture of feedback and revision, we ensure every scholar sees themselves as an artist capable of producing meaningful, high-quality work they are proud to share.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (any subject)
• Within the first year of your employment, you’re required to 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned visual arts curriculum and authentic performance tasks that require scholars to create, revise, and publicly present original work.
• Establish clear criteria for success aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards, using rubrics, exemplars, and critique protocols to define mastery and ensure rigor.
• Facilitate collaborative and reflective studio practices, including peer critique, artist statements, revision cycles, and analysis of diverse exemplars.
• Create joyful, high-expectations studio environments where scholars take creative risks and persevere toward excellence.
• Center artists, movements, and traditions from historically marginalized communities, affirming scholar identities while expanding global artistic understanding.
• Differentiate instruction and performance tasks to ensure equitable access, meaningful challenge, and measurable growth for all scholars.
• Assess scholar learning through standards-based grading practices and celebrate growth through exhibitions, showcases, and public displays of learning.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and special educators to ensure alignment, inclusion, and cross-curricular connections where appropriate.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, refining curriculum and performance tasks based on student data, feedback, and coaching.
• 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, and support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Model RMP’s PEAK values in all interactions and 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: Entry Level