Elementary Teacher Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Regularly talk, hear, and communicate with adults and children; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and adjusting focus.

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 it 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 students’ social-emotional development through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with the Wellness team.
• Communicate consistently with students and families to build trust and shared ownership of student success.
• Conduct annual home visits and maintain ongoing family touch points throughout the year.
• Engage families in setting academic and behavioral goals and share student progress transparently.
• Participate in school events and community gatherings.
• Engage in weekly coaching, 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 staff culture that provides consistent support for students.

Benefits

• 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