Elementary Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools • San Jose, CA

2d • $71,000 - $83,130

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools seeks an elementary teacher who specializes in either Humanities or STEM. Teachers deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship’s curriculum, adapt teaching to student needs, analyze student data, and build a classroom culture centered on excellence, belonging, and high expectations. School leaders provide weekly coaching and real-time classroom feedback, alongside opportunities for collaboration and professional development. Teachers may be eligible for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence.

The role includes building partnerships with students and families through regular communication, annual home visits, parent meetings, school events, and community gatherings. Teachers also collaborate with special education staff and Rocketship’s Wellness team to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and other needs. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Requirements

• Hold a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• Hold a valid Multiple Subject Teaching credential, or be eligible for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP).
• For eligibility for a PIP or STSP, have current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or be willing to complete CPR certification before the start date.
• Maintain active, 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 it 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’ whole-child development through Social-Emotional Learning lessons and partnership with the 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 fully in weekly coaching, including real-time classroom coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Reflect on practice, take ownership of outcomes, and learn from successes and challenges.
• Communicate openly and effectively with colleagues and families.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative staff culture that supports students consistently.

Benefits

• Excellent health and wellness benefits.
• 403(b) 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