Middle School Art Teacher (SY26/27) - Federal Campus

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

6d • $63,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is seeking a Middle School Art Teacher for the SY26/27 school year at the Federal Campus. RMP is a network of college-preparatory schools dedicated to changing public education in Colorado by providing equitable access to higher education for historically marginalized students and families. Art is considered an essential component of a college-preparatory education at RMP, with art classrooms functioning as rigorous studios where students develop technical skills, creative confidence, and critical habits of mind such as observation, analysis, revision, and perseverance. Art teachers are responsible for designing their own standards-aligned curriculum and authentic performance tasks that involve scholars in creating, critiquing, revising, and presenting original work connected to meaningful themes and diverse artistic traditions. These tasks are designed to be collaborative, reflective, and celebratory, incorporating structured critique, analysis of exemplars, artist statements, and exhibitions that highlight growth and excellence. The curriculum is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards to ensure rigor and transparency, while also promoting equitable access to high-quality instruction. By centering diverse artists and fostering a culture of feedback and revision, RMP aims to empower every scholar to see themselves as capable artists.

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, 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.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Certifications

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: Mid Level