Middle School PE Teacher- Westwood Campus

About Rocky Mountain Prep

Rocky Mountain Prep is a growing network of innovative public charter schools, serving students in pre-kindergarten through 12th 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 1,800 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. In the school year 2023-2024, we will grow to 12 schools serving over 5,000 students.

Who We Seek

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.

During the 2023-2024 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:

1. Going Green on the Colorado School Performance Framework

2. 90% Student Persistence

3. 95% Daily Attendance

4. Fully Enrolled by October Count

5. Academic Goals

- Elementary: Pre-K Students show 1 year of growth

- Elementary: Kinder through 2nd Grade Students Grow 1.25 years in ELA and Math

- Elementary: 40% of 3rd through 5th Grade students meet their Millionaire Goal (1 million words read)

- Middle School: 40% of 6th through 8th Grade Students meet their Millionaire Goal (2 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.

Role Mission

The P.E. Department at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is looking for a team-oriented health professional who can support young adults in achieving overall wellness. Someone who can instruct the various topics of Physical Education and Health with joy and rigor. As a shared campus, our instructors need to be flexible problem solvers, who can execute great lessons in sometimes limited spaces.

Every teacher at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is also an advisor. Advisors serve as the bridge between the school and families, to ensure every student has a trusted adult in the building to advocate for what they need alongside them and their family.

In This Role, You Will...

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physical education curriculum aligned with state standards, educational goals, and student needs.
• Plan and prepare engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that promote physical activity, skill development, and overall wellness in alignment with DPS requirements for physical education.
• Deliver dynamic and interactive physical education lessons that incorporate a variety of teaching strategies, equipment, and activities to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Teach fundamental movement skills, sports techniques, and fitness principles while emphasizing safety, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Assess student learning and progress through formative and summative evaluations, including skill assessments, written tests, and performance-based assessments.
• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies, behavioral expectations, and discipline procedures.
• Integrate health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene, and personal wellness into the physical education curriculum to promote holistic health education.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and participation in physical education activities.
• Stay current with trends, research, and best practices in physical education by participating in professional development activities, attending workshops, and collaborating with colleagues.

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 demonstrating 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 teachers as the primary teacher in the classroom who was 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