Elementary Music Teacher - Southwest Campus

Rocky Mountain Prep Music Teacher

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.

At Rocky Mountain Prep, music is an essential part of a college-preparatory education. Our music classrooms are joyful, rigorous spaces where scholars develop musicianship, creative expression, and the habits of mind needed for long-term success - discipline, collaboration, perseverance, and confidence. Music teachers design standards-aligned curriculum and authentic performance opportunities that engage scholars in performing, creating, responding to, and connecting with music across diverse genres, cultures, and traditions.

Through purposeful rehearsal, feedback, reflection, and performance, scholars build technical skills while growing as confident musicians. Clear criteria for success, aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards, ensure rigor, transparency, and equitable access to high-quality music instruction. By celebrating diverse musical traditions and fostering a culture of practice, collaboration, and continuous growth, we empower every scholar to see themselves as a musician capable of creating, performing, and sharing meaningful musical experiences.

Music Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will:

• Design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned music curriculum with authentic performance opportunities.
• Establish clear criteria for success aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards using rubrics, exemplars, and performance assessments.
• Facilitate collaborative music-making through rehearsals, peer feedback, reflection, and analysis of diverse musical works.
• Create joyful, high-expectations classrooms where scholars build skills, take creative risks, and strive for excellence.
• Center diverse musicians, composers, genres, and traditions that reflect and expand scholars' perspectives.
• Differentiate instruction to provide equitable access, meaningful challenge, and measurable growth for all scholars.
• Assess scholar learning through standards-based grading and celebrate growth through concerts, showcases, and performances.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and special educators to support alignment, inclusion, and cross-curricular connections.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth by refining curriculum and instruction through data, feedback, and coaching.

All Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will:

Take ownership of student outcomes by setting high expectations, using data to guide instruction, and ensuring all scholars grow through strong planning, rigorous teaching, and timely re-teaching. They build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms by implementing proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent communication with families. RMP teachers collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment.

They also model RMP's PEAK values in all interactions and remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment aligned to our evolving Concept Essence.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree (any subject)
• Subject matter expertise required, as evidenced by either a record of results in teaching the content or a content-specific degree

Other Requirements

• Within the first year of your employment, you're required to complete CDE READ Act training or CDE Culturally and…