SY24-25 Elementary School Teacher - Denver, United States - Rocky Mountain Prep
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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.
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.
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 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.
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement through PERA
Paid-Time-Off
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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.
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.
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