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

Rocketship Public Schools • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools seeks an elementary teacher to plan, deliver, and assess rigorous, engaging, student-centered instruction in English Language Arts (ELA) and STEM. The teacher is responsible for instructional planning, assessment, and student academic growth across both subject areas, supporting students’ foundational literacy, mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The role uses Rocketship’s adopted curricula and student achievement data to differentiate instruction, address learning gaps, and accelerate academic growth.

The teacher establishes a positive classroom culture of belonging, excellence, and high expectations through consistent routines, positive relationships, classroom management, and proactive behavioral supports. The role includes supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities, collaborating with special education staff and the Wellness team, and providing intentional Social-Emotional Learning instruction. Teachers submit lesson plans for feedback and participate in weekly coaching, real-time classroom feedback, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

The teacher builds trusting relationships with students and families through consistent communication, annual home visits, shared academic and behavioral goals, and participation in school and community events. The position is part of a collaborative professional community emphasizing accountability, continuous growth, adaptability, respectful communication, equity, and measurable student progress. The position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Salary is $68,000–$88,000, with an $8,000 instructional stipend for the additional ELA and STEM responsibilities and eligibility for a signing bonus of up to $2,500, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of elementary instructional practices in both English Language Arts and STEM.
• Strong classroom management skills, including establishing consistent routines, maintaining high expectations, and implementing positive behavioral supports.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and use student achievement data to inform instructional decisions.
• 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.
• Plan instruction, assess student learning, and support 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.
• Implement proactive Tier 1 classroom management strategies and targeted Tier 2 supports for students’ academic and behavioral needs.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse student needs, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with instructional coaches to strengthen teaching practices.
• Analyze student achievement data in ELA and STEM, identify learning gaps, adjust instruction, and accelerate academic growth.
• Partner with special education staff to support the inclusion and needs of students with additional needs.
• Provide intentional Social-Emotional Learning instruction 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 set academic and behavioral goals, communicate student progress, and address challenges collaboratively.
• Participate in school events, family engagement activities, and community gatherings.
• Engage in weekly coaching, real-time classroom feedback, and professional development.
• Take responsibility for student learning, professional commitments, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with colleagues, school leaders, students, and families.
• Collaborate across teams and content areas to share practices and support consistent, high-quality instruction.

Benefits

• Excellent health and wellness benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Generous paid time off.
• $8,000 instructional stipend, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Signing bonus of up to $2,500, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence.

What This Job Offers

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