Elementary Teacher at Rocketship Public Schools in Redwood City, CA

Summary: Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to unleashing the potential of every student. They are seeking an Elementary Teacher who will deliver rigorous instruction in either Humanities or STEM, foster a positive classroom culture, and engage with families to support student success. 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 Required Qualifications: - Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution - Hold a valid Multiple Subject Teaching credential, or be eligible for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP), which requires current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. CPR certification must be active or candidate must be willing to complete CPR certification prior to start date at Rocketship - Must maintain active and in-good-standing credential status once certified, throughout employment with Rocketship Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities Required Skills: Multiple Subject Teaching credential, CPR certification, Instruction in Humanities, Instruction in STEM, Student data analysis, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Coachable Benefits: Excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, Flexible spending account (FSA), Generous paid time off