Elementary Teacher

Position Description

Our elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every Rocketship school is supported by leaders who provide weekly coaching and real‑time feedback in the classroom to help teachers continually grow their practice. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest in their professional growth through collaboration, development opportunities, and performance‑based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence.

This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Recognized and rewarded for excellence, including eligibility for performance‑based pay tied to student growth and impact

• Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution
• Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities (preferred)

$68,000 – $88,000 a year.

Eligible for a signing bonus up to $2,500.

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.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach…