TK Teacher - Growth-Focused in Humanities or STEM

Rocketship Public Schools; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools in the East Bay (Concord/Antioch) seeks a TK teacher specializing in either Humanities or STEM. Leaders provide weekly coaching and real-time feedback to support growth, with opportunities for performance-based pay tied to student progress.

As part of a collaborative culture, you will engage families through home visits, parent meetings, and an active volunteer network to drive student achievement. This role reports to the principal or assistant principal.

Qualifications

• BA/BS from an accredited institution.
• One of: 24 semester units in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development/ECE or related field, or 3+ years of full-time TK/preschool teaching experience.
• Possession of a valid Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• All Rocketship teachers must hold a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year.
• Preferred: Urban education experience.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture of excellence with content expertise in Humanities or STEM.
• Engage in cycles of data-driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction.
• Collaborate with special education staff so students needing extra support are included.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban education experience

Education

BA/BS degree

3+ years TK/early childhood teaching

Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

Teaching credential or credentialing program enrollment

Job description

Rocketship Public Schools in the East Bay (Concord/Antioch) seeks a TK teacher specializing in either Humanities or STEM. Leaders provide weekly coaching and real-time feedback to support growth, with opportunities for performance-based pay tied to student progress.

As part of a collaborative culture, you will engage families through home visits, parent meetings, and an active volunteer network to drive student achievement. This role reports to the principal or assistant principal.