Elementary Teacher - Growth-Minded & Equity-Focused

Rocketship Education; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools in Nashville Northeast seeks educators who believe strong relationships are the foundation of academic success. Our students thrive when teachers pair high expectations with warmth, consistency, and genuine care.

This role emphasizes reflective practice, coaching, and culturally aware teaching, with licensure requirements and a commitment to equity and family partnerships.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Practitioner License with Elementary K-5 Endorsement or eligible.
• Must maintain active credential status while employed.
• Preferred: Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in Humanities or STEM.
• Deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship curriculum.
• Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with coach to refine instruction.
• Analyze student data to guide planning and instruction.
• Partner with special education staff to ensure inclusion and support.
• Support Social-Emotional Learning and Wellness partnership.

Skills

Coachable

Resilient

Equity-minded

Family partnerships

Lifelong learner

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Practitioner License (Elem K-5)

Job description

Rocketship Public Schools in Nashville Northeast seeks educators who believe strong relationships are the foundation of academic success. Our students thrive when teachers pair high expectations with warmth, consistency, and genuine care.

This role emphasizes reflective practice, coaching, and culturally aware teaching, with licensure requirements and a commitment to equity and family partnerships.