Elementary School Principal

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Rocky Mountain Prep, we believe school leadership is both deeply human and relentlessly outcomes-driven. Our principals are not distant managers. They are instructional leaders, culture builders, and system designers who ensure every student, every day, experiences rigorous, affirming learning. We center our work on students who have been historically underserved, and we design schools where multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and all children can access grade-level content and thrive. We approach leadership as a balance of urgency and care. Principals are expected to drive rapid improvement while building trust, fostering belonging, and developing the adults around them. This means leading with clarity, making hard decisions when needed, and staying grounded in relationships with students, staff, and families. We do not believe in heroic leadership. We believe in sustainable leadership. Principals build strong teams, develop future leaders, and create systems that last beyond any one individual. At RMP, principals partner closely with network leaders, families, and their communities to build schools that are not only improving but built to sustain excellence over time.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success driving academic achievement, particularly in historically underserved communities
• Deep instructional knowledge and the ability to coach teachers on both content and classroom culture
• Ability to lead with both strategy and empathy, holding high expectations while building trust
• Commitment to equity in practice, including designing systems that reflect the needs and experiences of students and families
• Strong relationship-builder who can engage staff, families, and community partners with professionalism and respect
• Resilient, reflective, and committed to sustained improvement over time
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrate Eligibility to Work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience navigating Aurora Public Schools policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Lead Instructional Excellence: Align curriculum, assessments, and instruction to ensure all students, especially multilingual learners and students with disabilities, access grade-level content.
• Lead tight, action-oriented data cycles that drive measurable gains in student achievement and teacher practice.
• Coach teachers with clarity and urgency, providing frequent, actionable feedback and modeling strong instruction.
• Strengthen intervention systems, reteach structures, and Tier 1 instruction across all classrooms.
• Build Culture Rooted in Rigor and Belonging: Establish a coherent, predictable school culture grounded in high expectations and psychological safety.
• Ensure students experience strong routines, identity-affirming classrooms, and meaningful relationships.
• Implement restorative practices, elevate student leadership, and foster joyful, engaging school experiences.
• Rebuild and sustain adult culture grounded in trust, shared norms, and accountability.
• Drive Strategic and Operational Clarity: Align staffing, schedules, and resources to accelerate progress toward school goals.
• Manage budgets, compliance, and systems with discipline, clarity, and sustainability.
• Lead with visibility and presence in classrooms, hallways, and community spaces.
• Develop and Retain Strong Teams: Build and retain a team committed to students and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership capacity at all levels so success is distributed and sustainable.
• Create an environment where adults feel both challenged and supported.
• Partner with network leaders to scale successes and navigate challenges.
• Champion Equity and Community Partnership: Design systems that reflect a deep commitment to equity in practice, not just belief.
• Build trust with families and engage them as true partners in student success.
• Navigate community and district dynamics with professionalism and care.

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: Principal
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees