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title: 'Elementary Teacher at Rocketship Public Schools'
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# Elementary Teacher at Rocketship Public Schools

- **Company:** Rocketship Public Schools
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI
- **Compensation:** $55k–$80k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/rocketship/21858cee-837a-42c5-b1b0-b3c8e7ee7ff7

## Job description

## About Rocketship Public Schools

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe every student deserves the right to dream, discover, and develop their unique potential. It is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Rocketship Public Schools is a nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with families to help high quality public schools thrive in their communities. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across the country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Position Description

Rocketship Public Schools is looking for joyful, driven, and student centered Elementary Teachers to join our school community. Our elementary teachers specialize in either Humanities or STEM and help students build the academic skills, confidence, curiosity, and love of learning they need to thrive.

As an Elementary Teacher, you will lead a classroom where students feel safe, known, challenged, and celebrated. You will use strong instruction, student data, classroom culture, and family partnership to help every Rocketeer grow.

At Rocketship, teachers are not expected to do this work alone. You will receive regular coaching, classroom feedback, professional development, planning support, and collaboration with teammates and school leaders. We are looking for educators who want to grow their craft, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a team that believes deeply in children and families.

This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

## What You Will Do

As an Elementary Teacher, you will lead instruction in either Humanities or STEM while creating a classroom culture rooted in joy, belonging, high expectations, and student growth.

You will:

- Create a classroom where students feel safe, respected, included, and excited to learn
- Teach engaging and rigorous lessons using Rocketship curriculum and instructional resources
- Use student data to plan instruction, monitor progress, and respond to student needs
- Build strong classroom routines and a positive culture that supports learning
- Adjust instruction to support diverse learners and help every student access grade level content
- Participate in regular coaching, professional development, and team collaboration
- Partner with families through home visits, regular communication, progress updates, and school events
- Work with school leaders, teammates, special education staff, and wellness partners to support the whole child

Instruction and Classroom Culture

Rocketship teachers build classrooms where students are loved, challenged, and supported. In this role, you will create a learning environment where students know what is expected, feel proud of their growth, and are excited to take academic risks.

You will teach either Humanities or STEM and use lesson planning, student data, classroom routines, and strong relationships to help students make meaningful academic progress.

You will also work closely with school leaders and instructional coaches who provide feedback and support to help you continue growing as an educator.

Family and Community Partnership

Family partnership is a core part of the Rocketship model. We believe students thrive when schools and families work together with trust, communication, and shared ownership.

As a Rocketship teacher, you will build strong relationships with families through annual home visits, regular communication, parent meetings, school events, and progress updates. These relationships help create a warm school culture and a strong support system for every Rocketeer.

Professional Growth at Rocketship

Rocketship teachers are part of a professional community built on coaching, collaboration, reflection, and growth. Teachers receive regular feedback, participate in professional development, and work closely with school leaders and teammates to strengthen instruction and classroom culture.

Rocketship also recognizes strong performance. Teachers may be eligible for performance based pay tied to student growth, instructional excellence, and overall impact.

## Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for teachers who believe every child can succeed and who are excited to be part of a team that works hard, grows together, and puts students first.

Our ideal teacher is:

- Passionate about equity and committed to helping all students grow
- Coachable, reflective, and open to feedback
- Warm, consistent, and skilled at building relationships with students and families
- Organized, prepared, and focused on student progress
- Flexible and resilient when supporting students with different learning needs
- A strong teammate who collaborates well with colleagues and school leaders
- Excited to help make school joyful, rigorous, and meaningful for children

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Valid Lifetime License, Provisional License, or Charter School License in the appropriate K to 9 or Birth to 3rd endorsement

OR

- Eligibility to obtain a one year License with Stipulations and enroll in an accredited credentialing program during the first year at Rocketship
- Ability to maintain active credential status in good standing throughout employment
- Commitment to serving students and families in diverse school communities

## Preferred Qualifications

- Prior teaching experience in diverse school communities
- Experience as an elementary teacher, classroom teacher, Humanities teacher, STEM teacher, or charter school teacher
- Experience using student data to guide instruction
- Experience with lesson planning, classroom culture, and student engagement
- Experience building strong partnerships with families
- Interest in growing through coaching, feedback, and collaboration

## Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for this role is $54,827 and the salary range tops out at $79,534.

Final compensation is based on education, years of relevant experience, and credential status.

Rocketship Public Schools is committed to recognizing educator experience, professional preparation, and the credentials required to support strong student outcomes.

Rocketship also offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, professional growth, and long term success of our team members.

Benefits may include:

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health and wellness resources
- 403b retirement plan
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance and support resources
- Professional development and coaching
- Opportunities for career growth within the Rocketship network
- A collaborative school community focused on students, families, and staff success

Benefit eligibility and offerings are based on role, location, and applicable plan terms.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of what an employee may need to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

While performing this role, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with adults and children. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle materials, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. This role requires close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

## Equal Employment Opportunity

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.

## About Rocketship Public Schools

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Rocketship Public Schools is a national nonprofit network of high-performing public charter elementary schools serving underserved communities, focused on closing the achievement gap through personalized learning, talent development, and community partnerships.
- **Entity Type**: Private (nonprofit charter school network; not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: John Danner and Preston Smith

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: K-12 public education (charter schools)
- **Target customers**: Students and families in low-income communities (pre-K through 5th grade), B2C (publicly funded, tuition-free)
- **Mission or purpose**: "To catalyze transformative change in underserved communities through a scalable and sustainable public school model that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community."

## Products & Services
- **Public Charter Elementary Schools**: A network of high-performing, tuition-free public elementary schools (pre-K to grade 5) operating in California, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Washington D.C. The model includes personalized learning, content-specialized teachers (STEM/Humanities), Learning Lab (adaptive technology), enrichment classes, and family engagement. [rocketshipschools.org](https://www.rocketshipschools.org/en/about/our-mission-and-model/)
- **Teacher Residency & PD Launchpad**: Professional development programs offering real-time coaching, instructional frameworks, and dedicated weekly PD for teachers. [rocketshipschools.org](https://www.rocketshipschools.org/en/join-our-team/)
- **Career Pathways**: Clear advancement opportunities from teacher to school leader, with roles in integrated special education, school support, leadership, and network support (HR, IT, finance, strategy, etc.). [rocketshipschools.org](https://www.rocketshipschools.org/en/join-our-team/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit organization)
- **Key Metric**: 33,567 total lifetime students served (as of 2023-2024); network of 23+ schools across four regions
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed as a funded startup; funding comes from public per-pupil revenue, grants, and philanthropic donations. The network is recognized as a "gap busting" charter network by the Stanford CREDO study (2023).
- **Growth Signals**: The 2023 Stanford CREDO study found Rocketship students gained the equivalent of 5–7 months of additional learning in a single school year; expansion beyond California into Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Washington D.C.; ongoing hiring for 2026-2027 school year with signing bonuses (e.g., $5,000 for 5th Grade Math Teacher). [rocketshipschools.org](https://www.rocketshipschools.org/en/) and [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/rocketship)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven academic impact**: Data from Stanford CREDO shows outsized learning gains for low-income students, positioning Rocketship as one of the charter sector's most effective networks.
- **Specialized teacher model**: Teachers focus on either STEM or Humanities, enabling deeper expertise and collaboration, unlike traditional elementary generalist model.
- **Strong family engagement**: Home visits before each school year, parent input on school naming and enrichment, and a culture of partnership that increases accountability and support.
- **Personalized learning at scale**: Combination of whole-group instruction, small-group tutoring, and adaptive online learning, driven by real-time data on student mastery.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling model**: Expanding to serve more students across current regions and potentially new markets, while maintaining high fidelity to the Rocketship model.
- **Talent development**: Investing heavily in teacher coaching, residency programs, and clear career ladders to retain and grow educators.
- **Community power**: Deepening parent and community organizing to advocate for high-quality public school options and policy change.
- **Whole-child education**: Integrating social-emotional learning, character values (persistence, empathy, responsibility, respect), and enrichment classes alongside core academics.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Join a team committed to educational equity in low-income communities, with a strong sense of purpose and partnership among teachers, parents, and leaders.
- **Career growth**: Clear pathways from teacher to school leader, with internal promotion and support for leadership roles; network support roles offer diverse functions (HR, IT, finance, strategy).
- **Professional development**: Weekly coaching, real-time feedback, instructional frameworks, and dedicated PD time through programs like Teacher Residency and PD Launchpad.
- **Exceptional benefits**: Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; signing bonuses for certain roles (e.g., $5,000 for 5th Grade Math Teacher in Tennessee).
- **Work environment**: Hybrid/onsite roles depending on position (e.g., school-based roles are onsite; some network support roles may be hybrid). Emphasis on collaboration, data-driven instruction, and a supportive school community.
- **Locations**: Schools in California (Bay Area, Sacramento), Wisconsin (Milwaukee), Tennessee (Nashville area), and Washington D.C.

## Sources
1. [rocketshipschools.org - Join Our Team](https://www.rocketshipschools.org/en/join-our-team/)
2. [rocketshipschools.org - Homepage](https://www.rocketshipschools.org/en/)
3. [rocketshipschools.org - Mission & Model](https://www.rocketshipschools.org/en/about/our-mission-and-model/)
4. [jobs.lever.co - Rocketship Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/rocketship)

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