Associate Director of STEM

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.

The Rocketship California Regional Team is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Associate Director of STEM to lead and drive high-quality, rigorous, and equitable mathematics and science instruction across Rocketship CA schools.

Essential Functions:

• Own and drive STEM outcomes across the region, including proficiency, growth, and equity metrics
• Analyze and communicate regional and school-based STEM data to determine trends and develop data-driven instruction
• Serve as the primary point of contact and content expert for all STEM-related matters across the CA region
• Build instructional capacity among CA school leaders and instructional leaders through targeted coaching and development in STEM instruction
• Provide direct, in-the-moment coaching to school leaders and instructional leaders focused on math instruction, teacher development, and content knowledge
• Ensure strong implementation of Rocketship's STEM curriculum and instructional model across supported CA schools
• Monitor the effectiveness of STEM program implementation and student outcomes across supported CA schools
• Partner with CA regional leadership to align on STEM instructional vision, priorities, and goals
• Design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to CA's instructional priorities in STEM

Core Characteristics:

• Pursuit of Excellence – Continuously improves outcomes through data, feedback, and reflective practice
• Authenticity – Leads with transparency, humility, and alignment to Rocketship's values
• Community – Builds strong relationships and values collective impact across schools and teams
• Tenacity – Relentlessly pursues instructional goals in service of student success
• Innovation – Challenges the status quo and takes responsible risks to improve instruction

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, school administration, or related fields
• At least 3 years of lead teaching experience in a core content area (K-5 Math or Science preferred) with evidence of strong student outcomes
• At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults in a school or instructional leadership role
• Strong instructional coaching and adult learning facilitation skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive instructional decisions
• Proficiency with Google Workspace Education
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred