Humanities Teacher

This position will serve as a Teacher of Record on our Humanities team. We are seeking a flexible Educator who is comfortable supporting students across multiple elementary grade levels based on the evolving needs of the school. The primary responsibility of this role will be to provide continuity of instruction during scheduled parental leaves. While covering a leave, this Educator will serve as the Lead Teacher of Record, assume full responsibility for the classroom, and work closely with school leaders and fellow Educators to ensure students continue receiving consistent, high-quality instruction. During this school year, anticipated assignments include coverage for a Kindergarten parental leave and a third-grade parental leave. Between leave assignments, the Educator may provide instructional support across other grade levels or classrooms as needed.

Our elementary teachers are subject-matter experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every Rocketship school is supported by leaders who provide weekly coaching and real-time classroom feedback to help teachers continually strengthen their practice. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in their students’ progress, we invest in their professional growth through collaboration, development opportunities, and eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence. Rocketship’s collaborative learning environment extends well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement as a driver of student success. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network foster authentic relationships, a rich school culture, and a devoted community that propels student achievement.

This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• 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

Responsibilities

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

• 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

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. Must maintain active and in-good-standing credential status once certified, throughout employment with Rocketship

Preferred: Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities

Pay

$54,048 - $70,940 a year

Benefits

• Excellent health and wellness benefits
• 403b retirement plan
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high