5th Grade Math Teacher

About the role

Rocketship Nashville Northeast seeks educators who believe strong relationships are the foundation of academic success. The ideal candidate will create structured, engaging classrooms where clear routines and proactive behavior systems allow all students to feel safe, supported, and challenged.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in either Humanities or STEMDeliver 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
• 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

Requirements

• Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution
• Hold a valid Practitioner License with an Elementary K–5 Endorsement, or be eligible to obtain the appropriate licensure as required by state law
• Maintain active and in-good-standing credential status once certified, throughout employment with Rocketship
• Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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
• Strong candidate demonstrates heart paired with high expectations, consistent classroom presence, coachability, empathy, and persistence

Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Pay

$54,448 - $70,940 a year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the school and students.