TK Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools • San Jose, CA

3d • $71,000 - $83,130

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools seeks a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teacher who specializes in either Humanities or STEM. The teacher builds content expertise and delivers rigorous instruction through units of study and daily lesson plans, using data to plan and personalize instruction. Teachers receive weekly coaching and real-time classroom feedback, and may be eligible for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence.

The role emphasizes partnerships with students and families, including home visits, regular communication, monthly parent community meetings, and sharing academic and behavioral progress. The teacher collaborates with special education staff and other colleagues to coordinate support and include students who need additional assistance. The position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
• Meet at least one subject-matter qualification: 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, at least three 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 through 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 identified as needing additional support.
• Partner with students and families through frequent communication, trusting relationships, and recognition of parents as their child's first teacher.
• Build relationships with families through home visits and ongoing communications that support student success.
• Engage families in academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress.
• Attend professional development meetings and opportunities.
• Take urgent and courageous action in the best interests of students, including in unfamiliar situations.
• Meet professional obligations and proactively communicate when circumstances change.
• Practice honest and humble self-reflection and take ownership of outcomes.
• Respond effectively to and implement constructive feedback.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive staff culture.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure students receive consistent, well-coordinated support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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