Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Federal Campus
About The Position
Rocky Mountain Prep is hiring a Middle School Social Studies Teacher for an in-person, school-based role at its Federal Campus. The teacher will deliver a curriculum that helps students understand the connections between historical context and the world around them, develop critical-thinking skills, and examine history, culture, and global issues. Instruction should connect enduring themes—including change, government, conflict, and culture—to students’ lives and prepare them for high school and beyond. The teacher will foster curiosity about the past and its impact on the present and future, promote civic engagement, guide students in analyzing primary and secondary sources, and help students recognize themes across history. Teachers are expected to know the curriculum and make informed decisions about instructional priorities. All teachers take ownership of student outcomes through high expectations, data-informed instruction, strong planning, rigorous teaching, and timely reteaching. They build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms through proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent family communication. Teachers collaborate with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives, support daily operations, model RMP’s PEAK values, and adapt to a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any subject.
- Subject matter expertise, demonstrated by a record of results teaching the content or a content-specific degree.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Teach middle school social studies and help students understand connections between historical context and the world around them.
- Develop students’ knowledge and critical-thinking skills related to history, culture, and global issues.
- Connect enduring themes such as change, government, conflict, and culture to students’ lives.
- Foster curiosity about the past and its impact on the present and future.
- Encourage students to participate in their communities and understand their role as informed, responsible citizens.
- Guide students in analyzing and interpreting primary and secondary sources.
- Use curricular resources to make informed decisions about instructional priorities.
- Take ownership of student outcomes by setting high expectations, using data to guide instruction, planning effectively, teaching rigorously, and reteaching when needed.
- Build an inclusive, relationship-centered classroom through proactive routines and culturally responsive practices.
- Communicate consistently with families.
- Collaborate with colleagues and support staff and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
- Support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment.
- Model RMP’s PEAK values and remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Benefits
- 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; 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 accounts, dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA).
- Ongoing coaching and professional development.
- Opportunities to strengthen teaching practice and advance through individualized career pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
