# Elementary Teacher **Company**: Rocketship Public Schools **Location**: Concord, CA **Work arrangement**: onsite **Job type**: Full-time **Salary**: USD 71,000-83,130 per-year-salary **Category**: Education **Industry**: Education **Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/rocketship/3f1d62d3-81d5-41fd-8f18-142c820b77a3?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_fe87bd20-4e7 ## 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 Rocketship school is supported by leaders who provide weekly coaching and real-time feedback in the classroom to help teachers continually grow their practice. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest in their professional growth through collaboration, development opportunities, and eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence. ## 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 - At Rocketship, teachers are part of a professional community built on collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to students. Our teachers: - 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 ## Skills ### Required - Multiple Subject Teaching credential - CPR certification - lesson planning - classroom management - student assessment - communication skills ### Nice to have - Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities --- Source: [Apply at jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/rocketship/3f1d62d3-81d5-41fd-8f18-142c820b77a3?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)