Internal Substitute Teacher - Noel Campus

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

5 Weeks of Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Health Insurance

PERA Retirement

Paid Leave of Absence Options

Mental Health & Wellness Support

Pre-Tax Accounts

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Prep Noel in Denver seeks a dedicated Substitute Teacher to provide high-quality coverage in ELA and Math classrooms, using teacher-provided plans and routines.

You will maintain safe, structured learning environments, follow a coverage schedule, take attendance, and collaborate with school leaders to meet scheduling needs while supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities. The role is on-site with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Must possess at least one Substitute Authorization.
• Within first year, complete CDE READ Act training or CDE CLD -45 hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in ELA and Math classrooms using teacher-provided lesson plans, materials, and routines.
• Maintain safe, structured, and positive learning environments with high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Ensure instructional continuity during coaching, Weekly Planning Meetings, and Weekly Data Meetings.
• Follow an established coverage schedule and coordinate with teachers to ensure smooth classroom transitions.
• Take attendance, record required information, and provide clear notes to classroom teachers following coverage.
• Build positive relationships with students and maintain consistent classroom routines across multiple classrooms.
• Collaborate with school leaders and instructional coaches to respond to scheduling and coverage needs.
• Support the diverse learning needs of students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Model Rocky Mountain Prep’s PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness.

Skills

Classroom management

Flexibility

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location: This school-based position is 100% in person at one of our Rocky Mountain Prep campuses. All school-based staff are essential members of our campus community, working on-site each day alongside students, colleagues, and families to create a strong school community and support student growth and achievement. This position is not remote or hybrid.

The RMP Promise

Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders.

Our Approach to Substitute Teaching AT Noel

At Rocky Mountain Prep Noel, substitute teaching is an important part of our turnaround strategy. Our Substitute Teacher provides consistent, high-quality coverage in ELA and Math classrooms so teachers can regularly step out of instruction for coaching, Weekly Planning Meetings, and Weekly Data Meetings. By maintaining strong instruction, classroom routines, and high expectations during these planned releases, the Substitute Teacher protects learning time for students while creating the space for teachers to strengthen their practice. This role requires flexibility, strong classroom management, and the ability to quickly build relationships while delivering teacher-provided lessons with consistency and care.

Substitute Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will...

• Provide instruction in ELA and Math classrooms using teacher-provided lesson plans, materials, and routines.


• Maintain safe, structured, and positive learning environments with high academic and behavioral expectations.


• Ensure instructional continuity while teachers participate in coaching, Weekly Planning Meetings, and Weekly Data Meetings.


• Follow an established coverage schedule and coordinate with teachers to ensure smooth classroom transitions.


• Take attendance, record required information, and provide clear notes to classroom teachers following coverage.


• Build positive relationships with students and maintain consistent classroom routines across multiple classrooms.


• Collaborate with school leaders and instructional coaches to respond to scheduling and coverage needs.


• Support the diverse learning needs of students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.


• Model Rocky Mountain Prep’s PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred

Other Requirements

• Must possess at least one or more of the following:




• 1-Year Substitute Authorization


• 3- Year Substitute Authorization


• 5- Year Substitute Authorization




• Within the first year of your employment, you’re required to complete CDE READ Act training or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) -45 contact hours.


• Pass a background check.


• Demonstrate Eligibility to work in the United States.


• We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Salary

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary of $55,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days


• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks


• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.


• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado


• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave


• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally


• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

*A detailed list of benefits is here.

Why RMP?

At Rocky Mountain Prep, you're joining a movement to change what's possible for public education in Colorado.We believe every child’s brilliance deserves a world-class education, and we build schools where rigor and love are the foundation for that promise. Here, you’ll be developed, challenged, and championed as you grow into the educator you aspire to be. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who believe deeply in kids, this is the place.

Demonstrate Eligibility to Work in the United States

All employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time. RMP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.