Math Teacher - Federal Middle School

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

11d • $63,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Math Teacher at Rocky Mountain Prep’s Federal Middle School teaches middle school math using the RMP Math Academic Program and resources. The teacher creates an engaging, supportive classroom that develops problem-solving, mathematical discourse, conceptual understanding, and fluency with grade-level Common Core Math Standards. Students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate, justify their strategies, learn from mistakes, and take academic risks.

The role includes using student data to guide instruction and intervention, setting high expectations, planning and delivering rigorous instruction, and reteaching as needed. Teachers build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms through proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and communication with families. They collaborate with coaches, colleagues, and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives and daily operations, and model RMP’s PEAK values. This is a full-time, 100% in-person position at an RMP campus. Salary is $63,000–$89,000 based on experience and qualifications, and the position is eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus paid in two installments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any subject.
• Complete CDE READ Act training or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) 45 contact hours within the first year of employment.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
• Work in person at an RMP campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach grade-level middle school math aligned with the Common Core Math Standards and the RMP Math Academic Program and resources.
• Create an engaging, supportive learning environment that promotes problem-solving, mathematical discourse, conceptual understanding, and procedural fluency.
• Use tasks that encourage deep thinking and active problem-solving, and allow students to take the lead in their learning.
• Encourage multiple solution strategies and help students justify their mathematical approaches.
• Use student data to guide instruction and implement network math intervention strategies that address unfinished learning.
• Set high expectations and support student growth through strong planning, rigorous teaching, and timely reteaching.
• Build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms through proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent communication with families.
• Collaborate with coaches, colleagues, and support staff to support students’ academic success.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and daily operations to maintain a safe, organized environment.
• Model RMP’s PEAK values and remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Engage in ongoing learning and development in effective math pedagogy and research.

Benefits

• $10,000 signing bonus paid in two installments.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Five weeks of paid organizational holidays, including winter and summer breaks.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• Retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA).
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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