Director of Early Literacy

The RMP Promise

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.

About the Role

The Director of Early Literacy upholds the bar of rigor across RMP's full ECE–5 literacy program — spanning both foundational reading skills and content-rich ELA instruction. This director oversees the implementation and execution of exemplary literacy instruction ECE-5. Additionally, they lead the design, monitoring, and refinement of scope and sequences, assessments, and instructional materials to ensure alignment with grade-level rigor. They manage the assessment lifecycle — including creation, revision, protocols, and integrity — while using data analysis to inform responsive instructional planning in collaboration with key stakeholders. The Director also develops and facilitates a yearlong professional development vision in collaboration with their manager aligned to network priorities. Instructional expertise, an unwavering belief in student ability, and collaborative leadership are essential for success in this role.

• Develop and maintain normed, network-wide scope and sequences for all assigned content areas.
• Create and revise internal assessments to ensure alignment with grade-level rigor, network assessment strategy, and scope & sequence.
• Oversee curriculum materials management across campuses by supporting effective use, coordinating annual spring inventories, and partnering with vendors to order materials as needed.

• Develop or revise assessments to ensure alignment with grade-level standards and rigor.
• Design and communicate clear assessment protocols to support consistent implementation across campuses.
• Monitor the fidelity of assessment administration and the integrity of assessment outcomes.
• Track and support timely, accurate data entry and ensure high levels of student participation.

• Analyze student data to interpret outcomes and identify trends, collaborating with key stakeholders to create targeted instructional plans in response.
• Partner with the Director of Data and Assessment to ensure a cohesive approach to data analysis, strategy development, and progress monitoring across the network.

• In collaboration with the Academic Team, develop a year-long vision for professional development across the full ECE–5 literacy continuum.
• Plan and facilitate high-quality professional development sessions, and partner with external vendors as needed to support teacher growth and capacity building.

• Conduct campus walkthroughs to monitor curriculum implementation and follow up on professional development outcomes.
• Coach campus leaders towards exemplary literacy instruction ECE-5.
• Provide targeted support to ensure the use of rigorous teaching practices through leading lesson internalization meetings, modeling instruction, and responding to data.

• Deep knowledge of the science of reading and evidence-based literacy instruction, including foundational reading skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension).
• Deep understanding of content-rich literacy instruction and building background knowledge, with particular expertise in curricula like CKLA Knowledge.
• Strong assessment literacy, with the ability to set a cohesive vision for K–5 literacy assessments — spanning both foundational tools (DIBELS, mCLASS, STAR) and curriculum-embedded assessments — and use data to drive reteach plans and instructional improvement.
• Knowledge of the Common Core shifts in literacy and how to ensure alignment to these shifts in curriculum implementation.
• Experience overseeing or managing a literacy intervention program, including assessment, grouping, and curriculum fidelity.
• Experience teaching or supporting the implementation of a new curriculum, with the ability to reflect on effective practices and contribute to building teacher and leader capacity around instructional materials.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in education, including teaching, instructional coaching, or leadership roles.
• Proven track record of driving academic excellence and closing opportunity gaps for historically marginalized student groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in elementary literacy instruction — ideally spanning both foundational reading (ECE–2 or reading interventionist) and upper elementary ELA (3rd–5th grade) — with a strong record of improving student outcomes.
• Experience leading implementation of CKLA Skills and CKLA Knowledge.
• Familiarity with key K–5 literacy assessments (e.g., DIBELS, mCLASS, STAR, ANET, or curriculum-embedded assessments) and how to leverage data to inform instruction.
• Experience supporting school-based reteach planning or instructional cycles tied to interim assessments.
• Ability to effectively support or coach teachers and school leaders to strengthen both early literacy instruction and content-rich ELA.
• Experience in a charter school or multi-site educational organization.
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus.

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $90,000 to $135,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

*A detailed list of benefits is here.

Why RMP?

At Rocky Mountain Prep, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a movement grounded in love, excellence, and equity. We believe that every child deserves access to a world-class education and that every adult deserves the coaching, care, and opportunity to grow while delivering it. High expectations and deep belonging define our culture: we celebrate diversity as a source of strength and push one another to create classrooms and teams where everyone can thrive. You’ll be part of a joyful, mission-driven community that balances data with heart, rigor with grace, and ambition with humility. At RMP, we cultivate the curiosity, confidence, and character that fuel lifelong learning and meaningful leadership.

Demonstrate Eligibility to Work in the United States

All employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time. RMP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

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