Rocketship Public Schools · 2 months ago
Teacher Resident
San Jose, CA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $51K/yrRocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to unleashing the potential of every student. The Teacher Resident role offers aspiring teachers a year-long opportunity to receive high-quality training and earn a teaching certification while gaining mentorship and practical experience in the classroom.
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Responsibilities
Work alongside lead classroom teacher to implement core curriculum (STEM , Humanities) as well implement classroom routines, procedures and other responsibilities such as planning, family engagement, home visits, etc. with consistency
Partner closely with mentor teacher to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction
Organize classroom procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students carefully engaged in learning
Provide interventions/tutoring by having differentiated small group instruction within classroom to support strong academic growth for all students
Gradually assume greater responsibility for whole-group instruction, including leading core lessons
Participate in ongoing professional development and summer training
Collaborate closely with Rocketship team members (grade-level, school-wide, and across sites) to align curriculum across subjects, improve own and others’ instructional practices, and share best practices
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Interest in becoming a teacher!
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0+ (or GPA Exemption Letter submitted)
Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
Preferred
Experience working with students is preferred
Receptive to feedback and desire to continuously improve
Benefits
Earn your teaching certification in one year with our credentialing partner Loyola Marymount University (with the option on a Masters in your second year)
Gain mentorship from experienced educators: You’ll be paired with an experienced teacher with your same certification and gradually take on more responsibilities in the classroom you share. This is a gradual and supportive entry to the teaching profession.
Specialized Schedule that gives you hands-on experiences with the support you need to be ready for your own classroom and time to engage fully in your graduate program.
Priority Teaching Placement after completion at Rocketship California Schools. After your resident year, you will be considered for priority placement at Rocketship Public Schools. This may or may not be your training site but will be in the network and aligned to your experience.
Rocketship California decided to provide tuition support to Residents. We will provide a $2k tuition support for all residents ($1k per semester).
Company
Rocketship Public Schools
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
Founded in 2006
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.3M2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-18
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