Elementary Teacher

About the role

Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to student achievement, developing exceptional educators, and partnering with parents to enable high-quality public schools in underserved communities.

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

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), which requires current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Maintain active and in-good-standing credential status once certified, throughout employment with Rocketship
• Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities

Skills

• Coachable and growth-oriented
• Resilient and flexible
• Passionate about equity
• Skilled at building authentic partnerships with families and colleagues
• A life-long learner

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

$71,000 - $83,130 a year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the school and students