2nd and 3rd Math Teacher

2/3 Math Teacher (Bilingual Preferred) — Ricardo Flores Magón Academy Seeking creative, passionate, social-justice-oriented teacher leaders. We know burnout in education is real. The last several years of disruption have stripped much of the joy out of classrooms, and great teachers are leaving the profession. At Ricardo Flores Magón Academy, we remember why we got into this work — and we bring that energy to our students every single day. At RFMA, you'll teach within a coherent, research-based curriculum while bringing your own creativity, lens, and lived experience into how it lands for kids. Our culturally responsive, social-justice-oriented mission shapes everything we do, and we are looking for educators who want to be part of that. If this resonates — or if you are looking to reconnect with the spark that brought you into education — we would love to hear from you. We are also happy to schedule a school tour so you can see RFMA in action.

Position Overview Role:

2/3 Math Teacher (Bilingual Preferred)

Curriculum:

Carnegie Learning Elementary Math Co-Teaching Model:

A full-time Apprentice Teacher in your classroom at all times

Start Date:

2026-27 school year

Work Year:

200-day contract (full time)

Salary:

$55,000-$70,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance; 9 days paid time off; PERA retirement; Employee Assistance Program; a genuinely collaborative team Why This Role Is Different You will not be a solo teacher. Every 2/3 Math classroom at RFMA is staffed with a Lead Teacher and a full-time Apprentice Teacher, giving you a true 2:1 instructional model. That means productive struggle is supportable in real time, multilingual learners get the language scaffolding math demands, and you have a thought partner in the room with you — not just during planning blocks. Mission The mission of an RFMA Classroom Educator is to create and sustain a culture of high expectations and socially conscious learning aligned with CCSS and the Colorado Academic Standards. Core Responsibilities Plan and execute high-quality math instruction using the Carnegie Learning Elementary Math curriculum, including pacing guides, unit plans, daily lesson plans, and interim assessments aligned to 2nd and 3rd grade math standards. Build conceptual understanding alongside fluency , developing students' number sense, operational fluency, and mathematical reasoning through Carnegie's problem-based approach. Lead and develop your Apprentice Teacher through co-planning, modeling, debriefs, and clear delegation of small-group and station instruction. Differentiate for multilingual learners by attending to the language demands of math — vocabulary, sentence frames, and discourse structures — aligned with WIDA standards. Embed culturally relevant context into problem-solving tasks, mathematicians studied, and the visual environment of the classroom. Foster a strong, joyful math classroom culture where mistakes are part of learning and every student is positioned as a capable mathematician. Track and act on student data , using i-Ready and curriculum-embedded assessments to drive small-group instruction and intervention. Build authentic family partnerships with the families of our predominantly Latinx, multilingual community. Engage in ongoing professional development , including coaching cycles within RFMA's diagnostic rhythm. Consistently meet assigned deadlines and contribute to a healthy, accountable team culture. Qualifications Colorado teaching license (Elementary Education), required Highly Qualified Teacher status, required Bilingual (Spanish / English), preferred Experience with Carnegie Learning, problem-based, or inquiry-based math curricula, preferred Experience working with Latinx students and multilingual learners, strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction in response Proven ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Strong collaborator who can build effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Work Location:

In person — Denver, CO 80221

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person