Lower Elementary School Teacher (SY26/27)
About The Position
Rocky Mountain Prep is seeking Elementary Teachers for Lower Elementary classrooms, including Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. RMP is a movement dedicated to changing public education in Colorado by providing college access for historically marginalized students and families. They operate twelve college-preparatory schools and invest in their educators through ongoing coaching, professional development, clear expectations, transparent feedback, and individualized career pathways aligned with their PEAK values. RMP fosters a culture of rigor and love, aiming to coach, develop, and champion every team member. Elementary teachers at RMP empower students with academic knowledge, social-emotional growth, and a love of learning. They build inclusive classrooms where students feel seen and heard, engage students through rigorous and joyful instruction, foster discussions and collaboration, and transform lives by equipping students with the tools to achieve their dreams and support their communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree (any subject)
- Subject matter expertise required, as evidenced by either a record of results in teaching the content or a content-specific degree
- 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 eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Inspire a love of learning by internalizing, planning, and executing engaging lessons differentiated to meet the needs of their scholars and appeal to their interests.
- Be a culture carrier by creating and fostering a safe environment where all students can thrive and learn from each other.
- Bring the joy by building a strong foundational love of learning in students so that learning feels like fun, even when it’s hard work!
- Partner with families by building strong relationships and collaborating in their children’s education.
- Be a teammate by working with other teachers on a grade-level team, special educators, interventionists, and specials teachers to best support students and learn from peers.
- Be a scholar of the Common Core Standards by understanding grade-level expectations, using them to define rigor, and being an expert in all subjects taught.
- Teach data-informed lessons by ensuring all students can reach their full academic potential through assessing for mastery and adjusting instruction.
- Champion science-based reading instruction by using research-based methods and curriculum to help students grow into well-rounded, confident, voracious 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, 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
