High School History Teacher- SMART High School

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement through PERA

Paid-Time-Off

Job summary

An educational organization in Colorado is seeking a passionate High School History Teacher. This role requires the ability to foster a supportive classroom environment and implement data-driven instruction. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and a Colorado teaching license. This full-time position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $94,800, along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master’s degree in any subject.
• Completion of CDE READ Act training and/or CDE CLD hours.
• Pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Drive student growth through high-quality curriculum.
• Collect and analyze academic data for targeted instruction.
• Build a strong, positive classroom culture.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Colorado teaching license

Tools

Data systems

Curriculum tools

Job description

High School History Teacher- SMART High School

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We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade. But we are so much more than this.

The RMP community is filled with staff, students, and stakeholders who are motivated by our pillars of rigor and love, live daily by our PEAK values, and believe deeply in the power and potential of every student we serve. We aspire to be the highest-performing school system in Colorado. We will grow to serve students in many communities who need more seats in schools that provide rigorous and loving college preparatory options.

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 mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in your approach to data, and results-oriented, we’d love to have you apply.

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

Required Qualifications

• 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

About Rocky Mountain Prep

We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade. But we are so much more than this.

The RMP community is filled with staff, students, and stakeholders who are motivated by our pillars of rigor and love, live daily by our PEAK values, and believe deeply in the power and potential of every student we serve. We aspire to be the highest-performing school system in Colorado. We will grow to serve students in many communities who need more seats in schools that provide rigorous and loving college preparatory options.

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 mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in your approach to data, and results-oriented, we’d love to have you apply.

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

Required Qualifications

• 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 relevant grade/ content endorsement ((K-12; 6-8, or 7-12))
• OR
• An official transcript demonstration a degree (graduate or undergraduate) in secondary education and/or relevant content area
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of lead teaching experience. (We define lead teacheras the primary teacher in the classroom who is responsible for all academic content.)
• Experience with progress monitoring, data collection, and analysis
• Knowledgeable about culturally responsive instruction and critical pedagogical framework
• Demonstrated success working with scholars from historically marginalized communities

Position 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.

Total Rewards

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement through PERA
• Paid-Time-Off

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!

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