Science Teacher

Position Description

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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non‑profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high‑quality public schools to thrive in their community.

We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country.

The Science Teacher provides K‑5 students with the opportunity to engage in science content that exposes students to new learning experiences outside of the traditional academic classroom and deepens their understanding of the world around them. The Science Teacher plays a critical role in strengthening school culture and reports to an Assistant Principal.

• The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
• Instruction
  • Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in science that is captured in units of study and daily plans.
  • Engage in cycles of data‑driven instruction to inform unit and daily planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
  • Collaborate with Humanities and/or STEM teachers to align with thematic units of study.
  • Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included.
• Student and Parent Partnership
  • Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child’s first teacher.
  • Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success.
  • Lead the design and execution of two science‑themed community meetings.
  • Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child’s successes and challenges.
• Rocketship Professional Culture
  • Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals.
  • Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities that may exceed the regular school day hours.
  • Take actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar.
  • Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up.
  • Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self‑reflection owning good and bad outcomes.
  • Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture.

• Bachelor’s degree along with science experience.
• Valid teacher’s credential for the state where you are teaching, or in the process of receiving one, or ability to transfer an out‑of‑state credential to the current state.
• Preferred:
  At least one year of full‑time teaching experience (not including student or substitute teaching).
• Academic or professional experience in subject area.
• Bilingual desired but not required.

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. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is 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; 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 by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.…