Middle School PE Teacher (SY26/27) - Green Valley Ranch

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

1d • $63,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is seeking a Middle School PE Teacher for the 26/27 school year. 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. RMP operates twelve schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade and is committed to being a world-class learning organization that invests in its educators. Teachers receive ongoing coaching and professional development, with clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities for career advancement aligned with RMP's PEAK values. The organization fosters a culture of rigor and love, aiming to coach, develop, and champion every team member to perform at their best and grow professionally and personally.

The RMP approach to Physical Education views it as a foundation for whole-child development, emphasizing physical wellness, teamwork, and resilience as crucial for academic and life success. PE teachers are responsible for designing standards-aligned curricula and authentic performance tasks that require students to demonstrate mastery through real-world application, such as leading team challenges, setting fitness goals, and collaborating on movement-based problems. These tasks are designed to be rigorous, collaborative, and reflective, encouraging students to analyze their progress, respond to feedback, and celebrate achievements in strength, skill, and sportsmanship. The goal is to create developmentally appropriate experiences that build confidence, promote social-emotional learning, and instill lifelong fitness habits. Through engaging activities, structured routines, and public recognition of growth, students develop motor skills, self-discipline, and goal-setting abilities. The program prioritizes joy and inclusion, ensuring all students feel challenged, supported, and proud of their progress in body, mind, and spirit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (any subject)
• 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.
• All employees must 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Certifications

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned PE curriculum and authentic performance tasks that require students to demonstrate mastery of motor skills, fitness concepts, and teamwork through real-world application.
• Create rigorous, collaborative, and inclusive learning experiences that build physical literacy, resilience, and confidence for all students.
• Develop clear criteria for success for performance tasks—aligned to Colorado state standards—and use rubrics, exemplars, and reflection tools to clarify expectations and measure growth.
• Differentiate instruction and performance tasks to ensure equitable access, challenge, and measurable progress for students of all abilities.
• Integrate structured opportunities for student reflection, goal-setting, peer feedback, and celebration of growth in physical performance and sportsmanship.
• Foster a classroom culture rooted in joy, safety, teamwork, and perseverance, explicitly teaching leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Monitor and assess student progress using standards-based systems, maintaining accurate records and communicating growth regularly with families.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and school leaders to align wellness initiatives and contribute to a positive, healthy school culture.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, refining curriculum and performance tasks based on data, coaching feedback, and student outcomes.
• 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