Job Description

We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade.

During the 2024-2025 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:

1. 85% Staff Retention
2. 100% of campuses going green & ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading
3. 100% of seniors accepted into college
4. 40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal
5. RMP meets its network enrollment goal

At Rocky Mountain Prep, our School Principals are not just leaders—they are visionaries who embody and advance our mission to democratize college access for all students. As the architect of a rigorous, standards-aligned instructional vision, you will ensure that every scholar receives a high-quality education that prepares them to achieve college-ready benchmarks and opens doors to a choice-filled life. Through evidence-based practices and a commitment to excellence, you will inspire and equip students, teachers, and families to believe in their limitless potential.

Your leadership will model continuous growth and anti-fragility, fostering a high expectations, joy, and inclusion culture while elevating teaching and learning through coaching, feedback, and professional development. As the “Educator-in-Chief,” you will lead by example, demonstrating best practices, empowering teachers, and breaking systemic barriers to opportunity. By building trust and collaboration, you will engage families as partners and inspire scholars to see themselves as leaders and contributors. Together, we will create a school where every student is known, loved, and prepared to graduate with the skills and confidence to design a choice-filled future.

About the Role 

In this role, you will: 

• Execute Rocky Mountain Prep’s centralized academic vision by leading a school-wide focus on evidence-based, data-driven, and standards-aligned teaching and learning rooted in the belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Model continuous learning and a growth mindset by embodying and being held accountable to Rocky Mountain Prep’s concept essence, demonstrating openness to feedback and a commitment to improving leadership practices
• Deliver real-time feedback and coaching to administrators, teachers, and staff to drive rapid instructional improvement and elevate student achievement. 
• Develop and empower the school’s leadership team, cultivating their growth as leaders and preparing future principals to advance Rocky Mountain Prep’s network-wide goals.
• 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 Rocky Mountain Prep’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;
• Take ultimate responsibility for the successes and areas of growth for the campus’s academic results, student culture, and staff culture as the school leader.
• Set appropriate goals, anticipate challenges, and organize people and resources as needed to keep the school on track.

Qualifications

To be a Principal at RMP, you must…

• Have a record of achieving measurable scholarly achievement goals through coaching and leading other adults: leaders and teacher 
• Be committed to Rocky Mountain Prep's vision and mission and achieving the Big Five as well as campus-based goals for raising the achievement of multilingual learners and scholars with exceptional needs
• Embrace a spirit of anti-fragility and look for opportunities to improve, innovate, and relentlessly pursue excellence 
• Be able to manage your own time and tasks in a way that aligns with maximizing scholar achievement and operational goals 
• Believe that leaders make the weather in the building and demonstrate the emotional constancy necessary to lead in a goal-oriented organization 
• Be able to observe, diagnose, prescribe, and coach teachers and leaders to ensure they grow and achieve their goals 
• Build a strong culture where scholars can learn, grow, and thrive through predictable routines, structures, and proactive practices
• Cultivate a strong, healthy working environment for adults that is focused on kids first 
• Be responsible for running your school the RMP way and execute RMP’s vision without question or hesitation
• RMP is fast-paced and data-driven. Your role combines clear expectations but requires flexibility to adapt and contribute to our evolving Concept Essence.

Compensation  

Principal compensation is determined by performance and can fall within the following ranges: 

• New or Lower Performing (On track to achieve less than 2 of their goals or brand new to the role): $132,00-$133,000
• Middle Performing (On track to achieve 2-3 of their goals): $136,00-$139,000
• High Performing (On track to achieve 4-5 of their goals): 142,000-145,000

Closing  

• 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.
• Thank you so much for considering Rocky Mountain Prep for the next stage in your teaching career. We look forward to getting to know you and to sharing more about us. Please reach out with any questions!

Why RMP?

You are joining a movement at Rocky Mountain Prep, not just a school. Here, you’ll benefit from impactful development and coaching in a community that embraces feedback and prioritizes continuous growth. At RMP, love and high expectations work in tandem, with every staff member dedicated to ensuring our students receive the opportunities they deserve.

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.

Apply Today!

Be a part of this transformative movement in public education in Colorado. Join us in our mission to prepare every student for college and beyond.

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