Kindergarten Teacher - Coaching & Growth Focus

Rocketship Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

403b retirement plan

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Rocketship 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.

Successful educators on this campus create structured, engaging classrooms where clear routines and proactive behavior systems allow all students to feel safe, supported, and challenged. This role is ideal for reflective professionals who embrace coaching, continuously refine

Qualifications

• Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• Holding a valid Practitioner License with an Elementary K–5 Endorsement, or be eligible to obtain it as required by state law.
• Maintain active and in‑good‑standing credential status throughout employment.
• Preferred: prior experience teaching in diverse school communities.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in either Humanities or STEM.
• Deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship’s curriculum and adapt to student needs.
• Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with your coach to refine instruction.
• Analyze student data regularly to guide planning and instruction.
• Partner with special education staff to include and support students with additional needs.
• Support the whole child through SEL lessons and Wellness team partnership.
• Engage families through consistent communication and home visits.

Skills

Coachable

Culturally responsive

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

K–5 teaching license or eligibility

Job description

Rocketship 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.

Successful educators on this campus create structured, engaging classrooms where clear routines and proactive behavior systems allow all students to feel safe, supported, and challenged. This role is ideal for reflective professionals who embrace coaching, continuously refine