Rocketship Public Schools · 1 day ago
Elementary Teacher- 2026-2027
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$68K/yr - $88K/yrRocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to unleashing the potential of every student. The elementary teacher role focuses on delivering rigorous instruction in either Humanities or STEM while fostering a collaborative classroom environment and engaging with families to support 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
Qualification
Required
Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution
Preferred
Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities
Benefits
Excellent health and wellness benefits
403b retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
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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