Elementary Teacher

About Rocketship Public Schools

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe every student deserves the right to dream, discover, and develop their unique potential. It is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.

Rocketship Public Schools is a nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with families to help high quality public schools thrive in their communities.

We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across the country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Position Description

Rocketship Public Schools is looking for joyful, driven, and student centered Elementary Teachers to join our school community. Our elementary teachers specialize in either Humanities or STEM and help students build the academic skills, confidence, curiosity, and love of learning they need to thrive.

As an Elementary Teacher, you will lead a classroom where students feel safe, known, challenged, and celebrated. You will use strong instruction, student data, classroom culture, and family partnership to help every Rocketeer grow.

At Rocketship, teachers are not expected to do this work alone. You will receive regular coaching, classroom feedback, professional development, planning support, and collaboration with teammates and school leaders. We are looking for educators who want to grow their craft, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a team that believes deeply in children and families.

This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

What You Will Do

As an Elementary Teacher, you will lead instruction in either Humanities or STEM while creating a classroom culture rooted in joy, belonging, high expectations, and student growth.

You will:

Create a classroom where students feel safe, respected, included, and excited to learn

Teach engaging and rigorous lessons using Rocketship curriculum and instructional resources

Use student data to plan instruction, monitor progress, and respond to student needs

Build strong classroom routines and a positive culture that supports learning

Adjust instruction to support diverse learners and help every student access grade level content

Participate in regular coaching, professional development, and team collaboration

Partner with families through home visits, regular communication, progress updates, and school events

Work with school leaders, teammates, special education staff, and wellness partners to support the whole child

Instruction and Classroom Culture

Rocketship teachers build classrooms where students are loved, challenged, and supported. In this role, you will create a learning environment where students know what is expected, feel proud of their growth, and are excited to take academic risks.

You will teach either Humanities or STEM and use lesson planning, student data, classroom routines, and strong relationships to help students make meaningful academic progress.

You will also work closely with school leaders and instructional coaches who provide feedback and support to help you continue growing as an educator.

Family and Community Partnership

Family partnership is a core part of the Rocketship model. We believe students thrive when schools and families work together with trust, communication, and shared ownership.

As a Rocketship teacher, you will build strong relationships with families through annual home visits, regular communication, parent meetings, school events, and progress updates. These relationships help create a warm school culture and a strong support system for every Rocketeer.

Professional Growth at Rocketship

Rocketship teachers are part of a professional community built on coaching, collaboration, reflection, and growth. Teachers receive regular feedback, participate in professional development, and work closely with school leaders and teammates to strengthen instruction and classroom culture.

Rocketship also recognizes strong performance. Teachers may be eligible for performance based pay tied to student growth, instructional excellence, and overall impact.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for teachers who believe every child can succeed and who are excited to be part of a team that works hard, grows together, and puts students first.

Our ideal teacher is:

Passionate about equity and committed to helping all students grow

Coachable, reflective, and open to feedback

Warm, consistent, and skilled at building relationships with students and families

Organized, prepared, and focused on student progress

Flexible and resilient when supporting students with different learning needs

A strong teammate who collaborates well with colleagues and school leaders

Excited to help make school joyful, rigorous, and meaningful for children

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an…