Language & Literacy Leader for Multilingual Learners

Rocketship Public Schools; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/dental insurance

FSA

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools seeks a Manager of Language & Literacy in Redwood City, CA to lead and implement the instructional vision, coach teachers, and build a rigorous college‑preparatory environment for 1–3 grade levels. You will oversee multilingual learners and align literacy goals with the school plan.

You will partner with the Principal and school leadership to drive instruction, monitor progress, and design professional learning for staff within a high‑performing, equity‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• BA from an accredited university with a valid teaching credential.
• 3+ years of teaching experience in urban classrooms with measurable gains.
• Experience leading literacy or language-focused programs and coaching teachers.

Responsibilities

• Foster a rigorous, college-preparatory culture focused on achievement in ELA and humanities.
• Lead core ELA & Humanities programming, including designated and integrated ELD.
• Coach teachers to build content expertise in humanities, language, and literacy.
• Model lessons and co-teach to support high-quality instruction for all learners.
• Ensure progress for multilingual learners and integrate language goals into the school plan.
• Provide professional development and collaborate with regional teams to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Curriculum development

Teacher coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credential

Master's degree (preferred)

Urban school experience

Job description

Rocketship Public Schools seeks a Manager of Language & Literacy in Redwood City, CA to lead and implement the instructional vision, coach teachers, and build a rigorous college‑preparatory environment for 1–3 grade levels. You will oversee multilingual learners and align literacy goals with the school plan.

You will partner with the Principal and school leadership to drive instruction, monitor progress, and design professional learning for staff within a high‑performing, equity‑driven culture.