5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher (25/26 School Year)

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public education seeks a passionate 5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role is pivotal in fostering a love of learning and resilience in students, while maintaining high expectations and promoting scholar growth. As part of a transformative movement, you will create inclusive classrooms, engage in professional development, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure student success. Join a community dedicated to equity and opportunity, and help shape the future of education in Colorado.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

PERA retirement

Qualifications

• Create inclusive, joyful classrooms that challenge students.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Own student outcomes through high expectations and data-driven instruction.
• Build a classroom culture of belonging and respect.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication with families

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Job description

5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher (25/26 School Year)

Join us at Rocky Mountain Prep as a 5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

We are a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates dedicated to transforming public education in Colorado by increasing college access for historically marginalized students. Our network includes twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area, serving students from infancy through 12th grade.

Our mission extends beyond these numbers:

• 85% Staff Retention
• 100% of campuses achieving green status & students in ECE-2nd grade growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading
• 100% of seniors accepted into college
• 40% of 3rd-8th graders reaching their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal
• RMP meeting its network enrollment goal

Role Mission:

Our elementary teachers empower students academically and socially-emotionally, fostering a love of learning, resilience, and curiosity. You will create inclusive, joyful classrooms that challenge students and support their growth, helping them realize their big dreams and serve their communities.

All Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will:

• Own student outcomes through high expectations, data-driven instruction, and promoting scholar growth.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, coaching, and feedback.
• Maintain punctuality and preparedness for all professional responsibilities.
• Build a classroom culture of belonging, respect, and proactive routines.
• Communicate regularly with families, fostering strong partnerships.
• Model RMP’s PEAK values: Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to deliver targeted interventions.
• Participate in school initiatives and recruitment efforts.
• Support daily operational duties to ensure a safe, organized environment.

Elementary Teachers at RMP will:

• Inspire a love of learning through engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Foster a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with team members and specialists to support student success.
• Apply the Common Core Standards and data to inform instruction.
• Implement science-based reading instruction to develop confident, voracious readers.

Education Requirements:

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

Other Requirements:

• Complete CDE READ Act or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) training within the first year.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Use E-Verify for employment verification.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $60,000 - $89,000, based on experience.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, disability, life insurance, PERA retirement, and paid time off.

Why RMP?

Join a community committed to impactful growth, feedback, and high expectations. Be part of a movement that prioritizes opportunity, equity, and student success.

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants of diverse backgrounds without regard to protected characteristics.

Apply today! Be part of this transformative movement in public education in Colorado, preparing students for college and beyond.