Elementary School Teacher
Company: Rocky Mountain Prep
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
About Rocky Mountain Prep Rocky Mountain Prep is a growing
network of innovative public charter schools, serving students and
families in the Greater Denver Area. Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP)
opened its first school in 2012 with 130 students and has grown to
twelve schools, working with over 5,000 scholars in PreK through
12th grade across two districts. Grounded in our culture of rigor
and love, our schools consistently outperform local districts
academically, while also ensuring our scholars are developing in
our PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and
kindness. Who We Seek: We seek teachers and staff who are
interested in developing students into outstanding human beings in
their academic and personal lives by role-modeling our culture of
Rigor and Love. Work collaboratively with their teammates and seek
feedback, coaching, and mentorship from their admin team and school
community. Implement our data-driven curriculum with the tools
they've gained from experience while they adapt to the needs of
their students. If you are someone who is mission-driven, humble in
your reflections about your practice, smart in the ways you
approach data, and results-oriented, we'd love to see you apply.
During the 2023-2024 school year, RMP is driving after five big
goals: Going Green on the Colorado School Performance Framework 90%
Student Persistence 95% Average Daily Attendance Fully Enrolled by
October Count Academics: PreK Students demonstrate one year of
growth Kinder through 2nd Grade Students grow 1.25 years in ELA and
Math 40% of 3rd through 5th-grade students meet their Millionaire
Goal (one million words read) 40% of 6th through 8th grade students
meet their millionaire goal (two million words read) High school:
100% College Acceptance Each member of the organization plays a
part in achieving these goals. School-based staff members will work
towards 2 or 3 metrics that are aligned to both their individual
roles AND the Big 5. These metrics vary by position and are subject
to change for the 2022-2023 school year. As a Lead Teacher, you
will be held accountable for some of these goals. Role Mission To
ensure all students and schools meet our Big 5 goals, RMP teachers
role model a culture of Rigor and Love by using data-driven methods
to promote student learning and develop meaningful relationships in
the classroom. Through teamwork, collaboration, and feedback,
teachers at RMP provide students with a culturally competent
classroom setting that leads to more than a year's worth of growth
while maintaining an average daily attendance of 96% and driving
student retention each school year. RMP provides teachers with an
effective curriculum, which they're able to implement with the
unique tools they've gained throughout their careers. In this role,
you will--- Use our high-quality curriculum and data systems to
drive outstanding scholar growth and proficiency while proactively
collecting data on student performance Consistently collect, enter,
and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and
interventions that promote a culture of learning Build a strong
classroom culture where scholars can learn, grow, and thrive
through predictable routines, structures, proactive and restorative
practices Cultivate a strong, healthy working environment for
co-workers that is focused on kids first Work collaboratively and
communicate regularly with teammates, parents, and administrators
Regularly attend professional development sessions meant to provide
direct feedback and coaching to help grow you in your instructional
practice Thoroughly plan, prep, and internalize lessons to maximize
class time and student learning Model our PEAK values of
Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness Demonstrate a
hungry, humble, smart, and results-oriented mindset and a "by any
means necessary" spirit when it comes to driving our big five goals
Assist with arrival and dismissal duties, and other school
community tasks Work and collaborate with Special Education
teachers and other school support staff to ensure all students are
receiving grade-level appropriate content and academic support
Qualifications Required : Education Requirements: Bachelor's and/or
master's degree (any subject) Completion of CDE READ Act training
and/or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) 45 contact
hours Pass a background check Demonstrate eligibility to work in
the United States Must possess one or more of the following:
Current Colorado teaching license with elementary education
endorsement Passing scores on the elementary PRAXIS test An
official transcript demonstrating a degree (graduate or
undergraduate) in elementary education 36 credit hours in
elementary education coursework Preferred : Minimum two years of
lead teaching experience. (We define lead teachers as the primary
teachers in the classroom who is responsible for all academic
content.) Experience with progress monitoring, data collection, and
analysis Salary This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position
with a salary range of $60,000 to $94,800 depending on experience
and level of education. Benefits Health Insurance (medical, dental,
vision) Disability Insurance Life Insurance Retirement through PERA
Paid-Time-Off Closing Want more information Please review our Rocky
Mountain Prep Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about our
program! Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States In
compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to
verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to
complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon
hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time. RMP
is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse
backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion,
national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation,
or any other characteristic protected by law. We appreciate your
interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know
you! Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $60,000 - $72,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Rocky Mountain Prep, Denver , Elementary School Teacher, Education / Teaching , Denver, Colorado
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