Elementary 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

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

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 supportedSupport the whole child through intentional Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and partnership with Rocketship’s Wellness team

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

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

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.