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The Manager of Accounting and Budgets is ultimately responsible for helping team leaders, including our four schools, to make financial decisions that lead to greater impact.  This role will do that in three ways: 1) dramatically improving the quality and accuracy of financial data, 2) building relationships with team members who serve as budget managers in all departments and presenting them with financial information and decision-points at least quarterly in an accessible way, and  3) improving financial planning and processes across the organization.   The ideal candidate brings experience and expertise in managing budgets and in basic accounting as well as a deep respect and humility toward colleagues whose expertise lies elsewhere.  They love problem-solving and take pride in the sometimes tedious work of process improvement. They are deeply committed to the ideal of a rigorous and joyful academic experience for all children. Responsibilities of the Manager of Accounting and Budgets include: Set up and manage the annual financial planning process for central office teams and budgets in collaboration with and according to the guidance from the MD, Finance. Clarify and manage school-level budget processes for four schools: Set up and manage the annual financial planning process for schools in collaboration with and according to guidance from the MD, Finance.  This will include reinventing a more detailed system that is user-friendly for school principals, assistant principals of operations and school-based operations managers.  The new system must be in place and ready to use by June of 2020. Serve as the direct ongoing contact and colleague to assistant principals of operations and school-based operations managers at each school. Present economic trade-offs as options for school leaders to decide how resources can best be used to maximize outcomes for students. Lead budget to actuals reconciliation monthly directly with each school contact. Improve key non-personnel budgeting processes through clear guidance and process management.  Priority improvements include cash handling, bill.com payment system, and credit card processes. Produce quarterly fully reconciled budgets that are user-friendly for team managers and reflect total position counts and titles. For schools, this includes joining quarterly conversations with school leaders and MD, Finance to make ongoing budget decisions, and directly handling the preparation, questions, and follow-up from those conversations. For central office teams, this includes driving quarterly conversations with team leaders by preparing, answering questions, and following up from those conversations. Every quarter, all accruals, reconciliations, and allocations must be made. At the end of the quarterly reconciliation process, including conversations with every team’s budget manager, quarterly financials must be audit-ready.   Pull information and create materials and reports as requested by MD, Finance for board and board committee reporting. Support the MD, Finance on the annual audit. Other duties as required Education, Experience, Skills Required Bachelor’s Degree Organized and detail-oriented Able to manage competing deadlines and deliver multiple assignments on time Knowledge of General Ledger Accounting with an understanding of the GASB Accounting Principles Ability to manipulate financial data sets and produce user-friendly financial tools Ability to break financial concepts into clear and plain language so that team leaders can access the information and make informed decisions Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance Staff Accounting Experience 4+ years of operational finance experience Spanish Language Proficiency Intacct or Netsuite experience preferred, or comparable GL system Audit Experience Experience in school-based budgeting Qualities Commitment to RMP mission You thrive in a fast-paced, high performing, but sometimes unpredictable environment. You make proactive proposals.  You suggest decision-points. You build clarity in ambiguous situations.  You respect team members who are not financial experts and approach them in a supportive and accessible way. You enjoy process improvement and approach problems as puzzles to be solved. You are humble, reflective, and eager to constantly improve Compensation is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Earnings package will be commensurate with experience, with an initial starting salary in the range of $55,000 - 65,000. 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.

About Rocky Mountain Prep Rocky Mountain Prep is a growing network of innovative public charter schools serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Greater Denver Area. Its mission is that every child realizes their full potential through a rigorous and loving elementary education. Rocky Mountain Prep staff members believe that potential is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Its educators believe all children deserve access to a great public education and that their commitment to equity and academic rigor means that they can help every student achieve. The network’s culture of love and inclusion means that they welcome, support, and challenge everyone with kindness and respect. View more about Rocky Mountain Prep’s commitment to equity   here . Rocky Mountain Prep opened its first school in 2012 with 130 students and has grown to four schools, working with over 1,500 scholars across two districts. Grounded in a culture of rigor and love, Rocky Mountain Prep’s schools consistently outperform local districts academically, while also ensuring that its scholars are developing in the network’s PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness. Rocky Mountain Prep's People Rocky Mountain Prep seeks staff members that share their deep belief that every child deserves an outstanding education and that with the right supports, every child can realize his or her full potential. The organization prioritizes hiring staff with incredible growth mindsets - staff at the organization don't see problems, they see possibilities, and each and every team member has a deep desire to continue to grow and learn. Rocky Mountain Prep educators bring a track record of success and achievement from previous classroom experiences or other educational and professional pursuits. Rocky Mountain Prep’s leadership team believes that when you love someone, you hold them to high expectations - this applies to their work, the work of their colleagues, and the work of their scholars. Staff take their work seriously, but themselves less so - they laugh and joke and bring joy to work every day. And finally, Rocky Mountain Prep’s people value a diversity of perspectives and experiences, recognize the humanity of those around them, and seek to build an inclusive environment that models what they wish to see in the world. Principal-in-Residence Opportunity Rocky Mountain Prep is seeking a strong instructional leader and skilled builder of culture to serve as a principal-in-residence during the ‘20-’21 school year with the plan on having them serve as a full-time principal for the network in the ‘21-’22 school year. Rocky Mountain Prep principals are expected to: Articulate a clear, rigorous instructional vision with a school-wide focus on teaching and learning that is evidence based, data-driven, standards aligned, and rooted in a belief that all students can achieve at high levels; Model continuous learning and a growth mindset as demonstrated in an openness to feedback and a willingness to improve their own practice as leaders; Provide timely feedback, effective coaching, and quality professional development to teachers and staff in order to improve the quality of instruction and student achievement levels throughout the school; Develop and maintain a loving school culture for children and adults that fosters a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment conducive to everyone’s success; Inspire students, faculty, staff, and other partners to follow the school’s vision and their actions as a leader; Build strong relationships with, listen to, and communicate effectively with all school stakeholders; Serve as the “Educator-in-Chief” on campus, modeling lessons and instructional strategies as needed and providing specific examples to teachers to improve their teaching practices; See parents as partners, develop and mobilize resources for active parent community involvement; Set appropriate goals while also anticipating challenges, organizing people and resources as needed to keep the school on track. Qualifications: In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal Principal-in-Residence candidate will be: An accomplished educator with a minimum of 5-7 years professional experience and a minimum of three years teaching experience including demonstrated success serving a diverse population of learners, and a strong preference for previous administration experience. In very particular cases, we will consider teacher-leader experience. Inspiring in their leadership style, willing to devote time to coach and develop colleagues while holding them accountable to measurable results. A self-reflective leader who understands the effects of race, class, ethnicity, income, gender identity and other issues of difference in our society and has personally worked in similar communities to ensure all students have an opportunity to achieve their personal dreams of college and career success. Knowledgeable about the academic and social-emotional needs of children, especially as related to supporting special education students, those who have experienced emotional trauma, students of color, students living in poverty, and English language learners.  A strong written and oral communicator who is able to engage students, parents and faculty in dialogue and speak in a clear and authentic manner about the school’s goals and priorities. Compensation and Benefits Rocky Mountain Prep offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with a salary range of $75-85K annually. More details can be provided upon request. To Apply Please apply by submitting your resume and detailed cover letter which highlights your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the qualifications and qualities sought for the position online at   https://goo.gl/ZXqkF3 .   For additional questions about this position or to speak with someone about your interest, please contact Ron Rapatalo at   [email protected]   or at   510.575.9635 . As an equal opportunity employer, Rocky Mountain Prep is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

At Rocky Mountain Prep, our teachers are the most important asset we have in educating our scholars. It is the job of our Assistant Principal of School Culture to push our teachers to become the best that they can possibly be and to ensure a safe and loving environment for every single scholar. An RMP AP of School Culture is a leader by nature, someone who forms deep bonds with co-workers while holding them accountable to their behavior and classroom management data, builds an engaging and loving school community and is constantly on the lookout for ways to improve systems to help scholars grow in living out the PEAK values each and every day. RMP is committed to hiring staff representing diverse backgrounds and experiences. We have made it our goal to partner with diverse communities and we know that the better we are at hiring from backgrounds that challenge our own understanding, the better we will be at educating the scholars that need it the most. Diversity means a lot of different things and a Rocky Mountain Prep staff member is one that embraces what makes them unique and uses that as a guiding force in becoming an excellent educator. There are many public charter schools and many models. Rocky Mountain Prep prides itself on being different. We balance rigor and love - taking head-on the challenges that make a person academically successful and building the relationships that make them emotionally independent. We teach our scholars through our PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness, and we strive to value our scholars as people, not just as numbers pointing to achievement. Our model has made us one of the most successful networks in Denver - leading our scholars to both academic success, and more importantly, to a love of learning rooted in a joyful school and a tight-knit community. We are changing education in the Denver Metro area, and we’re having a great time doing it. This is a chance for you to be a part of a growing education network dedicated to our scholars, our families, our communities, and each other. This is the start of something great… If you are our next Assistant Principal of School Culture... You have been a highly successful classroom teacher in a diverse learning environment for at least 3 years and have served as an elementary or middle school instructional coach or culture leader for at least a year. You are creative, strategic, and knowledgeable. You have spent years in the classroom helping your own scholars grow by creating new and interesting engagement techniques, using data to drive decisions that drive results! You are an excellent coach with a proven track record - people say you are both personable and direct;  the type of coach that teachers want to impress and are excited to approach for help and mentorship. You easily see flaws in systems and are excited and eager to work together with our network team to tackle them. You are deeply committed to the idea that ALL scholars can be successful through the right systems of support and interventions. You work best on a team and take the values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness to heart. You’re ready for anything and so excited to get to know teachers and scholars. Within the first month, you'll... Attend the June and July Base Camps and learn the basics of Rocky Mountain Prep. Go on our yearly retreat and get to know the Rocky Mountain Prep staff in the beautiful Colorado mountains. Meet the Lead Teachers that you’ll be coaching and begin forming relationships and helping them start their year off strong with our first quarter culture goals. Learn our data and coaching systems and roll out some of your own. After the first year, you'll... Shepherd our teachers to a score above 3 on the RMP Lead Teaching Rubric. Track data school-wide and use it to create and deliver data presentations. Look over your first year and create systems that will make your second even stronger! Rocky Mountain Prep offers competitive salary and benefits packages commensurate with experience. 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.

Position Summary Reporting to the School Principal and working closely with the Director of Enrollment, the Assistant Principal of Operations will establish and manage exceptional operations at a Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) campus to ensure that students receive an excellent education in a safe, supportive, and physically beautiful space for learning. Roles and Responsibilities The Assistant Principal of Operations is responsible for managing a school-based operations team towards ambitious outcomes. They are a critical member of the school administrative team, managed by the School Principal and working in partnership with Assistant Principals of Instruction and other school-based staff. In partnership with the network operations team, they also play a key role in identifying and putting in place systems to improve operations across the RMP network. At the school-level, APOs manage their teams towards excellence in the following ten priority areas: Highly effective operations team : School operations teams operate as highly effective teams with systems that support continuous improvement (e.g., regular candid feedback) Maximized learning time : All schools average 96% Average Daily Attendance (ADA), and systems for attendance tracking and follow-up are easy to use and consistent. Fully enrolled schools with minimal student attrition:  All schools meet budgeted enrollment targets, with clear systems and follow through on managing and coordinating student recruitment support. Family and scholar satisfaction lead 85% + of students returning for subsequent school years. Facilities that support learning:  All RMP facilities are well maintained, reflect RMP’s culture of love and rigor, are conducive to all scholars and staff realizing their full potential, welcoming to families, and managed through effective and efficient operational systems. Safe and secure school environments:  School facilities are safe and secure with clear procedures to maintain those conditions. Accurate and usable data:  RMP scholar and family data is always accurate and easily accessible in core RMP data systems to inform timely and effective response to scholar and family needs and compliance. Family engagement:  Strong structures are in place to support family engagement, and our community actions are aligned to RMP vision for family engagement. Effective and responsible use of resources:  School remains on budget, and school teams are able to engage in informed conversations about how to reallocate resources to best drive school-wide goals. Timely and effective assessment logistics:   Logistics are tightly managed so that all scholars receive timely assessments with appropriate accommodations which enable RMP to adjust instructional approach effectively. Evergreen school operations responsibilities:  Additional school operations systems have strong processes in place to maintain excellence with a small portion of ops team time to enable focus on top priorities. Key Competencies Planning and Execution -  Exceptional project manager with a track record of developing effective project plans, executing against those others, and managing self and others - does not let details slip through the cracks and has incredible follow-through. Culture Add and Alignment to Peak Values –  Internalizes, embodies, champions, and holds others accountable to the RMP mission, vision, and PEAK values. Brings a diverse perspective, a strong desire to learn, and a spirit of generosity and curiosity to the team. Organizational Understanding  – Understands the workings, structure, and culture of Rocky Mountain Prep as well as the climate in which our organization operates. Thinks strategically to influence individuals, organizations, and social groups to build excitement and engagement with our schools. Action Management  – Manages and coordinates tasks, develops project plans, monitors performance, and achieves project goals in alignment with outcomes. Works collaboratively to set expectations and standards, to evaluate effectiveness, and to hold people accountable to meeting commitments. Service Orientation  – Builds relationships with others by acting with the needs of stakeholders in mind. Facilitates delivery of solutions that meet expressed and unexpressed needs with a genuine desire to assist others and “move the boulders in the road” that impede success. Technological Fluency  – Feels comfortable and confident learning and utilizing new technology and programs, as well as helping others with tech needs, specifically utilizing Google and Apple products. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years in an operations role, preferably in an education setting, with success redesigning overall processes and implementation plans Relevant experience engaging with community members and/or families (educational context preferred )- Drive to create efficient and effective systems, structures, and procedures, sweating the details, and driving towards outcomes Bachelor’s degree required Bilingual Spanish and English speaker strongly preferred Rocky Mountain Prep offers a competitive salary based on experience, as well as comprehensive benefits.

About Rocky Mountain Prep Rocky Mountain Prep is a growing network of innovative public charter schools, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Greater Denver Area. Rocky Mountain Prep opened its first school in 2012 with 130 students and has grown to four schools, working with over 1,500 scholars 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. Our Mission Every child realizes their full potential through a rigorous and loving elementary education. Our Vision and Commitment to Equity We know potential is everywhere, but opportunity is not. We believe   all   children deserve access to a great public education. Our commitment to equity and academic rigor means that we help every student achieve. Our culture of love and inclusion means that we welcome, support, and challenge everyone with kindness and respect. You can see more about our commitment to equity   here . Where We Work The Denver metro area is a vibrant and diverse community with great restaurants, outstanding culture, and access to all of the beauty and outdoor activities of Colorado. Our schools currently span four locations, and campuses will continue to grow each year to serve Pre-K through 5th grade. Who We Seek First and foremost, we are looking for staff members that deeply believe that   every   child deserves an outstanding education, and that with the right supports,   every   child can realize his or her full potential. Our staff members have incredible growth mindsets - we don't see problems, we see possibilities, and each and every one of us has a deep desire to continue to grow and learn. We also bring a track record of success and achievement from our previous classroom experiences or other educational and professional pursuits. Our staff believes that when you love someone, you hold them to high expectations - and we apply this to our own work, the work of our colleagues, and the work of our scholars. We take our work seriously, but ourselves less so - we laugh and joke and bring joy to work every day. And finally, we value a diversity of perspectives and experiences, recognize the humanity of those around us, and seek to build an inclusive environment that models what we wish to see in the world. Overall, we're good people with big hearts, who care a whole lot about our people - both big and small - and are constantly improving our practice to be the staff our scholars truly deserve. Our Assistant Principals of Instruction... Establish a culture of rigor and love with our co-workers and with our scholars Use our high quality curriculum and data systems to coach teachers towards outstanding scholar growth and proficiency Develop meaningful relationships with families and community members to build trust and partnership Demonstrate a "by any means necessary" work ethic to ensure our teachers receive the support they deserve to provide the highest quality education for our scholars Support the recruitment and enrollment of scholars, the recruitment and retention of staff, and family engagement activities, as needed Perform other duties, as required In order to be an Assistant Principal at RMP, you must... Have been a lead teacher and/or instructional coach in schools for at least 5 years and can demonstrate a track record of success in the classroom as a teacher Have at least 1 year of experience as a teacher leader or teacher coach and can demonstrate a track record of success leading others Be able to provide an official transcript demonstrating graduation from an undergraduate institution Provide evidence of passing the Praxis 5001 exam in or other  Colorado Department of Education   approved test scores Pass a background check Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States Rocky Mountain Prep offers competitive salary and benefits packages commensurate with experience. 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.