Upper Elementary Teacher

Job overview

The Upper Elementary Teacher position is onsite at a Rocky Mountain Prep campus in Denver, CO, with a salary range of $63,000–$89,000 per year. Rocky Mountain Prep works to expand college access for historically marginalized students and families through its Colorado schools. The teacher plans and delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction, assesses student learning, and adjusts teaching to support academic growth. By building an inclusive classroom and partnering with families and colleagues, the role contributes to students’ academic, social-emotional, and lifelong learning development.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons aligned with curriculum standards
• create a safe, inclusive classroom
• build relationships with families
• collaborate with grade-level teachers, special educators, interventionists, and specials teachers
• assess mastery and adjust instruction
• use research-based reading instruction
• maintain high expectations and provide timely reteaching and feedback.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

upper elementary teacher

denver co

rocky mountain prep

full-time

elementary education

classroom instruction

lesson planning

student assessment

family partnerships

inclusive classroom

$63k–$89k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• five weeks of paid organizational holidays
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PERA retirement
• paid leave options
• mental health and wellness support
• flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts.

Why this role

School-based and fully in person; bachelor’s or master’s degree and subject matter expertise required; complete CDE READ Act training or CDE CLD 45 contact hours within the first year; visa sponsorship is not offered.

About the employer

Rocky Mountain Prep is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.