Rocky Mountain Prep, Chief Executive Officer

ORGANIZATION

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is a vibrant, values‑driven public charter school network serving more than 5,000 students from early childhood through 12th grade across 12 schools in the Denver metro area. Formed through the 2023 merger of two beloved local networks—RMP and STRIVE Prep—RMP is one of Denver’s only unified ECE–12 public charter systems and one of the most dynamic school communities in the region.

Our mission is to empower every student to reach their full potential through a rigorous, loving, and transformative academic experience. We believe in joy and challenge in equal measure, and we are unapologetically college‑preparatory—preparing all scholars not only to succeed in college, but to thrive as compassionate, courageous changemakers in their communities and beyond.

At RMP, our PEAK values—Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness—guide everything we do. We embrace high expectations with deep care, academic excellence with equity, and innovation with discipline. With an annual budget of nearly $100 million and a team of more than 600 exceptional educators and staff, RMP is redefining what’s possible for public education in Denver.

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Rocky Mountain Prep stands at an extraordinary moment in its journey. With a unified ECE–12 model, deep community roots, and an unapologetic commitment to college‑preparatory excellence, RMP is poised to lead Denver into a new era of educational opportunity and impact. The next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will harness this momentum—aligning vision, people, and systems to ensure every scholar experiences the life‑changing power of an RMP education.

This leader will bring clarity out of complexity, unify diverse teams under shared goals, and continue to infuse the organization with focus, optimism, and purpose.

With the goal of creating pioneering, exemplary, adventurous, and kind learners and leaders, the next CEO will possess an unshakable belief that all students can achieve at high levels. They will unabashedly champion academic quality across all campuses, ensuring instruction is rigorous, joyful, and excellent, and will partner closely with a strong executive team to drive sustained improvement. This leader will operate at the right strategic altitude—providing instructional credibility while empowering and developing an exceptional senior leadership team that reflects the size and ambition of a unified ECE–12 network.

The CEO will strengthen internal organizational health, deepen trust among staff and families, and bring cohesion and clarity to a network still completing its merger—unifying RMP into one thriving, mission‑driven community. In the pursuit of becoming a more anti‑racist organization, the ideal candidate will lead with deep cultural competence and humility, foster an inclusive, equitable, and affirming environment that honors the diversity of students, staff and families.

They will model resilience and continuous learning, embrace feedback, and lead with humility, conviction, and a strong moral compass. Guided by RMP’s mission and PEAK values, they will ensure that equity, belonging, and excellence are never mutually exclusive.

At the same time, the CEO will navigate a complex and evolving public education landscape in Denver and Colorado. This leader will bring political acumen, maturity, and gravitas—building collaborative relationships with Denver Public Schools, authorize rs, civic partners, and community organizations; stewarding RMP’s influence within the statewide charter ecosystem; and representing the network with credibility in an environment facing declining enrollment and increasing scrutiny of charter schools.

With disciplined leadership, strategic clarity, and deep belief in what is possible for students, the next CEO will inspire and propel the RMP community toward extraordinary outcomes for every scholar.

As the leader of Rocky Mountain Prep, the CEO is responsible for ensuring high‑quality education for the communities we serve and for the strategic growth and operational sustainability of the organization. In order to do…