Elementary Teacher - ELA & STEM | $8,000 Stipend

Rocketship Public Schools • Washington, DC

2d • $68,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools is hiring an elementary teacher to teach both English Language Arts (ELA) and STEM. The teacher plans, delivers, and assesses rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using Rocketship’s adopted curricula, and supports students’ literacy, mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The role includes differentiating instruction, using achievement data to guide decisions, and building a positive classroom culture that promotes belonging and academic excellence.

Teachers receive weekly coaching, real-time classroom feedback, collaboration, and professional development. The position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal and includes family engagement, including annual home visits and ongoing communication with families. 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of elementary instructional practices in both ELA and STEM.
• Have strong classroom management skills, including establishing consistent routines, maintaining high expectations, and implementing positive behavioral supports.
• Demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction and use student achievement data to inform instructional decisions.
• Have strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills to manage instruction across multiple content areas.

Nice To Haves

• Prior elementary teaching experience in diverse school communities.
• Experience teaching both ELA and STEM or working in a self-contained elementary classroom.
• Demonstrated success improving student academic outcomes in literacy and mathematics.
• Experience implementing Tier 1 classroom management strategies and targeted behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in ELA and STEM using Rocketship’s adopted curricula.
• Manage instructional planning, delivery, assessment, and student academic growth across both content areas.
• Establish a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations through consistent routines, positive relationships, and effective classroom management.
• Use proactive Tier 1 classroom management strategies and targeted Tier 2 supports to address academic and behavioral needs.
• Differentiate instruction for students with diverse learning needs, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with instructional coaches to strengthen instructional practices.
• Analyze student achievement data in ELA and STEM to identify learning gaps, adjust instruction, and accelerate academic growth.
• Partner with special education staff to ensure students with additional needs are included and supported.
• Support students’ social-emotional learning and collaborate with Rocketship’s Wellness team.
• Build trusting relationships with students and families through consistent, proactive communication.
• Conduct annual home visits and maintain communication with families throughout the school year.
• Partner with families to establish academic and behavioral goals, communicate student progress, and address challenges.
• Participate in school events, family engagement activities, and community gatherings.
• Engage in weekly coaching, classroom feedback, and ongoing professional development.
• Take responsibility for student learning, professional commitments, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate professionally and constructively with colleagues, school leaders, students, and families.
• Collaborate across teams and content areas to share practices and support consistent, high-quality instruction.

Benefits

• Eligible for an $8,000 instructional stipend for the additional instructional responsibilities of teaching ELA and STEM.
• Eligible for a signing bonus of up to $2,500, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Performance-based pay eligibility tied to student growth and instructional excellence.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Generous paid time off.
• Weekly coaching, real-time classroom feedback, collaboration, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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