Elementary Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools • Nashville, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools seeks an elementary teacher who specializes in either Humanities or STEM at Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary. Teachers deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship’s curriculum, adapting it to meet student needs, and build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations. The position is supported by weekly coaching, real-time classroom feedback, collaboration, and professional development. Teachers analyze student data to guide instruction and work with special education staff to include and support students with additional needs. They also support students’ social-emotional learning in partnership with Rocketship’s Wellness team.

The role includes building trusting partnerships with students and families through consistent communication, annual home visits, family goal-setting, progress updates, school events, and community gatherings. Teachers contribute to a collaborative professional culture, reflect on their practice, and take ownership of student outcomes. The position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the role is eligible for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence.

Requirements

• Hold a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• Hold a valid Practitioner License with an Elementary K–5 Endorsement, or be eligible to obtain appropriate licensure as required by state law.
• Maintain active and good-standing credential status once certified throughout employment with Rocketship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in Humanities or STEM.
• Deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship’s curriculum and adapt instruction to meet student needs.
• Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with a coach to refine instruction.
• Regularly analyze student data and use it to guide planning and instruction.
• Partner with special education staff to include and support students with additional needs.
• Support students’ social-emotional learning through intentional lessons and partnership with Rocketship’s Wellness team.
• Communicate consistently with students and families to build trust and shared ownership of student success.
• Conduct annual home visits and maintain ongoing family 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.
• Engage in weekly coaching, real-time classroom coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Reflect on practice, take ownership of outcomes, and learn from positive and challenging experiences.
• Communicate openly and effectively with colleagues and families.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, team-oriented staff culture.

Benefits

• Excellent health and wellness benefits.
• 403b retirement plan.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Generous paid time off.
• Eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level