Elementary Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools • Concord, CA

4d • $73,000 - $85,470

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools seeks an elementary subject-expert teacher specializing in either Humanities or STEM. Teachers deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship’s curriculum, adapt lessons to students’ needs, analyze student data, and build an inclusive classroom culture with high expectations. The role includes weekly coaching, real-time classroom feedback, collaboration, and ongoing professional development. Teachers also support students’ social-emotional needs and work with special education staff to ensure students who need additional support are included.

The position emphasizes strong partnerships with students’ families and the wider school community. Teachers communicate regularly with families, conduct annual home visits, help set academic and behavioral goals, share student progress, and participate in school events and community gatherings. The position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Compensation is $73,000–$85,470 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience, with health and wellness benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending account, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
• A valid Multiple Subject Teaching credential, or eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP).
• For candidates pursuing a PIP or STSP, current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required; certification must be active or the candidate must be willing to complete it before starting at Rocketship.
• 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 instruction to meet student needs.
• Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with a coach to refine instruction.
• Analyze student data regularly and use it to guide planning and instruction.
• Partner with special education staff to include and support students with additional needs.
• Support the whole child through Social-Emotional Learning lessons and partnership with Rocketship’s Wellness team.
• Communicate consistently with students’ families, building trust and shared ownership of student success.
• Conduct annual home visits and maintain ongoing touch points with families throughout the year.
• Engage families in setting academic and behavioral goals and share student progress transparently.
• Participate in school events and community gatherings.
• Engage fully in weekly coaching, 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 provides consistent support for students.

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