Elementary Math Teacher at Rocketship Public Schools

Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers.Rocketships collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits monthly parent community meetings and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement.This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.Our Ideal Teacher:Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and familiesCommitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public SchoolsCoachable and open to feedback to help with growthPartner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gapBelieve that this work is hard but worth itEssential Functions:The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEMUtilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instructionSubmit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs.Engage in cycles of data review to inform planningCollaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included.Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketships Wellness teamStudent and Parent Partnership:Partner with all students and families through frequent communication building trusting relationships and embracing the knowledge parents have as their childs first teacher.Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success.Attend community eventsEngage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each childs successes and challenges.Rocketship Professional Culture:Commit to doing and being their best and to growing their skills as professionals and as individualsAttend all professional development meetings and opportunitiesUrgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students even if they are new or unfamiliarMeet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come upExhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomesEffectively respond to and implement constructive feedbackCommunicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive staff cultureCollaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated supportRequired Qualifications:Bachelors degreePreferred: Prior experience in urban education$68000 - $88000 a year Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Calculus,Teaching,Tutoring,Geometry,Trigonometry Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1