TK Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools • Redwood City, CA

4d • $73,000 - $85,470

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools is hiring a TK Teacher to serve students in its East Bay communities of Concord and Antioch. TK teachers specialize in Humanities or STEM and build subject expertise reflected in units of study and daily lesson plans. They deliver rigorous instruction, use student data to plan and personalize learning, and work with special education staff to include students who need additional support.

The role emphasizes close partnerships with students and families through frequent communication, home visits, parent meetings, and transparent conversations about academic and behavioral goals and progress. Teachers participate in ongoing professional development, coaching, collaboration, and feedback. The position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Compensation is $73,000–$85,470 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
• Meet one of these subject matter requirements: 24 semester units in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; a bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field; or, beginning July 1, 2023, three or more years of full-time teaching experience in transitional kindergarten, preschool-age early childhood, or a child development program, or a combination of these experiences.
• Possess a valid Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Hold a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during the first year at Rocketship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in urban education.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction in Humanities or STEM, developing subject expertise and preparing units of study and daily plans.
• Use data-driven instruction cycles to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
• Collaborate with special education staff to meaningfully include students who need additional support.
• Partner with students and families through frequent communication and trusting relationships, recognizing parents as their child's first teacher.
• Conduct home visits and build ongoing family communications to support student success.
• Discuss academic and behavioral goals with families and transparently share student progress.
• Attend professional development meetings and opportunities.
• Act in students' best interests, meet professional obligations, and proactively communicate when circumstances change.
• Reflect honestly on outcomes and respond to and implement constructive feedback.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive staff culture.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure students receive consistent, coordinated support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off
• Professional growth through coaching, collaboration, and development opportunities
• Eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence

What This Job Offers

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