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Rocketship Public Schools · 3 months ago

Elementary Teacher

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$68K/yr - $88K/yr

Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to transforming the future for underserved communities. The elementary teacher role focuses on building a classroom culture of excellence and delivering rigorous instruction while engaging families and supporting student success.

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Responsibilities

Build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in either Humanities or STEM

Deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship’s curriculum, while adapting to meet student needs

Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with your coach to continually refine instruction

Analyze student data regularly and use it to guide planning and instruction

Partner with special education staff to ensure students with additional needs are fully included and supported

Support the whole child through intentional Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and partnership with Rocketship’s Wellness team

Partner with students and families through consistent communication, building trust and shared ownership of student success

Conduct annual home visits with families and maintain ongoing touch points throughout the year

Engage families in setting academic and behavioral goals, and transparently share student progress

Participate in school events and community gatherings to strengthen connections

Engage fully in weekly coaching, including real-time classroom coaching in the moment, and ongoing professional development to continually strengthen their practice

Act with urgency and courage in the best interests of students, even when tackling new or unfamiliar challenges

Engage in self-reflection, taking ownership of outcomes and learning from both positive and challenging experiences

Communicate openly and effectively with colleagues and families

Contribute to a positive, team-oriented staff culture where collaboration ensures every student has consistent support

Are recognized and rewarded for excellence, including eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and impact