Elementary Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools•Milwaukee, WI

9d•$54,827 - $79,534

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools seeks joyful, driven, student-centered Elementary Teachers to join its school community. Teachers specialize in either Humanities or STEM and help students develop academic skills, confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. They lead classrooms where students feel safe, known, challenged, and celebrated, using strong instruction, student data, classroom culture, and family partnership to support each student's growth. Teachers use Rocketship curriculum and instructional resources, plan and adjust instruction, establish supportive classroom routines, and collaborate with school leaders, teammates, instructional coaches, special education staff, and wellness partners. The role includes regular coaching, feedback, professional development, planning support, and collaboration. Family partnership is central to the role. Teachers build relationships with families through annual home visits, regular communication, parent meetings, school events, and student progress updates. Teachers may be eligible for performance-based pay tied to student growth, instructional excellence, and overall impact. The position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Starting salary is $54,827, with the salary range topping out at $79,534. Final compensation depends on education, relevant experience, and credential status. Benefits and eligibility vary by role, location, and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Lifetime License, Provisional License, or Charter School License with the appropriate K to 9 or Birth to 3rd endorsement; alternatively, eligibility to obtain a one-year License with Stipulations and enroll in an accredited credentialing program during the first year at Rocketship.
Ability to maintain active credential status in good standing throughout employment.
Commitment to serving students and families in diverse school communities.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience in diverse school communities.
Experience as an elementary teacher, classroom teacher, Humanities teacher, STEM teacher, or charter school teacher.
Experience using student data to guide instruction.
Experience with lesson planning, classroom culture, and student engagement.
Experience building strong partnerships with families.
Interest in growing through coaching, feedback, and collaboration.
Passion for equity and commitment to helping all students grow.
Coachability, reflection, and openness to feedback.
Warmth, consistency, and skill in building relationships with students and families.
Organization, preparation, and focus on student progress.
Flexibility and resilience in supporting students with different learning needs.
Strong collaboration with colleagues and school leaders.
Enthusiasm for making school joyful, rigorous, and meaningful for children.

Responsibilities

Lead instruction in either Humanities or STEM.
Create a classroom where students feel safe, respected, included, and excited to learn.
Teach engaging and rigorous lessons using Rocketship curriculum and instructional resources.
Use student data to plan instruction, monitor progress, and respond to student needs.
Build classroom routines and a positive culture that supports learning.
Adjust instruction to support diverse learners and help students access grade-level content.
Participate in coaching, professional development, and team collaboration.
Partner with families through home visits, regular communication, parent meetings, school events, and progress updates.
Work with school leaders, teammates, special education staff, and wellness partners to support the whole child.
Use lesson planning, student data, classroom routines, and relationships to support students' academic progress.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health and wellness resources.
403b retirement plan.
Flexible spending account.
Paid time off.
Employee assistance and support resources.
Professional development and coaching.
Opportunities for career growth within the Rocketship network.
Collaborative school community focused on students, families, and staff success.
Potential eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth, instructional excellence, and overall impact.