Middle School Art Teacher (SY26/27) - GVR

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

2d • $63,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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)
• 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 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.
• All employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

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