Elementary Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools•Antioch, TN

19h•$54,048 - $70,940•Onsite

About The Position

Rocketship Nashville Northeast seeks an elementary educator who builds strong relationships and pairs high expectations with warmth, consistency, and care. The teacher creates a structured, engaging classroom with clear routines and proactive behavior systems so students feel safe, supported, and challenged. The role calls for reflective, resilient professionals who embrace coaching, cultural awareness, and curiosity about students’ lived experiences, and who believe in every child’s potential. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. The teacher builds a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in Humanities or STEM; delivers rigorous instruction using Rocketship’s curriculum and adapts it to student needs; collaborates with instructional coaches and colleagues; and uses student data to guide planning and instruction. The teacher works with special education staff to support full inclusion, supports students’ social-emotional learning in partnership with the Wellness team, and builds sustained partnerships with families through communication, annual home visits, goal-setting, progress updates, and participation in school and community events. Teachers are part of a collaborative professional community and participate in weekly coaching, including real-time classroom coaching, and ongoing professional development. They reflect on their practice, take ownership of outcomes, communicate effectively, contribute to a positive staff culture, and act in students’ best interests. Teachers may be eligible for performance-based pay tied to student growth and impact.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities.
Coachability and a growth-oriented approach, including willingness to learn from feedback and pursue ongoing professional development.
Resilience and flexibility in meeting the needs of diverse learners.
Passion for equity and closing opportunity gaps.
Ability to build authentic partnerships with families and colleagues.
Commitment to lifelong learning in a dynamic, collaborative school environment.

Responsibilities

Build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in either 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 ensure students with additional needs are included and supported.
Provide intentional social-emotional learning lessons and partner with Rocketship’s Wellness team to support the whole child.
Communicate consistently with students and families, building trust and shared ownership of student success.
Conduct annual home visits and maintain ongoing contact with families 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, including 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.
Act with urgency and courage in the best interests of students.