Description
Job Summary
Rocketship Public Schools is looking for joyful, driven, and student-centered Elementary Teachers to join our school community in Milwaukee, WI, with a salary range of USD 54,827-79,534 per year.
Responsibilities
As an Elementary Teacher, you will lead instruction in either Humanities or STEM while creating a classroom culture rooted in joy, belonging, high expectations, and student growth. Your responsibilities include:
- Creating a classroom where students feel safe, respected, included, and excited to learn
- Teaching engaging and rigorous lessons using Rocketship curriculum and instructional resources
- Using student data to plan instruction, monitor progress, and respond to student needs
- Building strong classroom routines and a positive culture that supports learning
- Adjusting instruction to support diverse learners and help every student access grade-level content
- Participating in regular coaching, professional development, and team collaboration
- Partnering with families through home visits, regular communication, progress updates, and school events
- Working with school leaders, teammates, special education staff, and wellness partners to support the whole child
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Valid Lifetime License, Provisional License, or Charter School License in the appropriate K to 9 or Birth to 3rd endorsement
- Ability to maintain active credential status in good standing throughout employment
- Commitment to serving students and families in diverse school communities
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior teaching experience in diverse school communities
- Experience as an elementary teacher, classroom teacher, Humanities teacher, STEM teacher, or charter school teacher
- Experience using student data to guide instruction
- Experience with lesson planning, classroom culture, and student engagement
- Experience building strong partnerships with families
Benefits
Rocketship Public Schools offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, professional growth, and long-term success of our team members. Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health and wellness resources
- 403b retirement plan
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance and support resources
- Professional development and coaching
- Opportunities for career growth within the Rocketship network