Middle School Science Teacher (SY26/27)

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

5d • $60,000 - $89,000

About The Position

This job post is for the 2026/2027 school year, starting in August of 2026. Staff will report to summer PD in July of 2026. The RMP Promise Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders. Our Approach to Teaching Middle School Science We seek a dedicated secondary science teacher to provide rigorous instruction to our students. The ideal candidate will create an engaging, supportive learning environment that promotes students asking questions and defining problems, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematical and computational thinking, constructing explanations and designing solutions, engaging in argument from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information as described in the Next Generation Science Standards. The science teacher will be an integral part of our educational team, working collaboratively to ensure the academic success of our students through the implementation of the RMP Science Academic Program & Resources.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Consistently use the Intellectual Preparation Protocol to internalize curricular materials at the unit and daily lesson level
• Collaborate with their instructional coach to improve lesson plans and facilitation based on regular, frequent feedback.
• Be a continuous learner of strong science pedagogy and research.
• Challenge students with curricular tasks that encourage scientific thinking and let them take the lead in their learning.
• Align all lessons to the Next Generation Science Standards and implement practices that promote understanding of grade-level science content.
• Manage lab materials and work within CDE Science Safety Regulations for storage and use in class.
• Implement network intervention strategies based on student data that support students with unfinished learning
• 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