Elementary Teacher

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.

We are seeking an Elementary Teacher to join our team. As an elementary teacher, you will be a subject expert in either Humanities or STEM. You will work in a collaborative learning environment with leaders who provide weekly coaching and real-time feedback to help you continually grow your practice.

Our Ideal Teacher

• Coachable and growth-oriented, eager to learn from feedback and committed to ongoing professional development
• Resilient and flexible in meeting the needs of diverse learners, supported by instructional coaches and colleagues
• Passionate about equity, motivated to close opportunity gaps and help every child reach their full potential
• Skilled at building authentic partnerships with families and colleagues to support student success
• A life-long learner who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative school environment

Essential Functions

• Instruction & Classroom Culture:
• Build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in either Humanities or STEM
• Deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship’s curriculum, while adapting to meet student needs
• Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with your coach to continually refine instruction
• Analyze student data regularly and use it to guide planning and instruction
• Partner with special education staff to ensure students with additional needs are fully included and supported
• Support the whole child through intentional Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and partnership with Rocketship’s Wellness team

Family & Community Engagement

• Partner with students and families through consistent communication, building trust and shared ownership of student success
• Conduct annual home visits with families and maintain ongoing touch points throughout the year
• Engage families in setting academic and behavioral goals, and transparently share student progress
• Participate in school events and community gatherings to strengthen connections

Rocketship Professional Culture

• Engage fully in weekly coaching, including real-time classroom coaching in the moment, and ongoing professional development to continually strengthen their practice
• Act with urgency and courage in the best interests of students, even when tackling new or unfamiliar challenges
• Engage in self-reflection, taking ownership of outcomes and learning from both positive and challenging experiences
• Communicate openly and effectively with colleagues and families
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented staff culture where collaboration ensures every student has consistent support
• Are recognized and rewarded for excellence, including eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and impact

Required Qualifications

• Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution
• Hold a valid Multiple Subject Teaching credential, or be eligible for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP)
• Must maintain active and in-good-standing credential status once certified, throughout employment with Rocketship

Additional Information

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.