Description
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.
Our elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. You will invest your time and energy in the progress of your students, and we will invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers.
Essential Functions
- Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM.
- Establish and maintain classroom systems that maximize instructional time, student engagement, and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Deliver standards-aligned instruction using designated curriculum while adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse student learning needs and accelerate student growth.
- Analyze formative, interim, and summative student data to identify learning gaps, adjust instruction, and develop targeted intervention plans.
- Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included.
- Utilize instructional technology and data systems to enhance learning, monitor student progress, and communicate effectively with families and staff.
Student and Parent Partnership
- Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher.
- Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success.
- Participate in school, family, and community engagement activities that strengthen relationships between families, students, and the school community.
Rocketship Professional Culture
- Demonstrate continuous professional growth through self-reflection, implementation of feedback, and active participation in coaching and professional learning.
- Attend and engage in all professional development meetings and opportunities.
- Urgently and courageously take actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during the first year at Rocketship.
- Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families.
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish highly valued.
- Prior experience in urban education.
Compensation
- USD 56,000-78,940 per-year-salary
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.