Rocketship Public Schools · 8 hours ago
Elementary Teacher (Temporary - Leave Coverage)
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelRocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to unleashing the potential of every student. The Elementary Teacher role involves delivering rigorous instruction in either Humanities or STEM, building relationships with students and families, and collaborating with colleagues to support student success.
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Responsibilities
Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM that is captured in units of study and daily plans
Engage in cycles of data driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs
Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included
Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher
Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success
Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges
Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals
Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities that may exceed the regular school day hours of 7:30a-4:30p
Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar
Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up
Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes
Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture
Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at Rocketship
Preferred
Prior experience in urban education
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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