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5th Grade Math Teacher
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$61,295 / year median in Tennessee
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary - 2526 Dickerson Pike, NashvilleTN 37207
$5,000 Sign on bonus provided within 30 days of start date Our Ideal Teacher Coachable and growth-oriented, eager to learn from feedback and committed to ongoing professional development Resilient and flexible in meeting the needs of diverse learners, supported by instructional coaches and colleagues Passionate about equity, motivated to close opportunity gaps and help every child reach their full potential Skilled at building authentic partnerships with families and colleagues to support student success A life-long learner who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative school environment Essential Functions The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Instruction & Classroom Culture Build a classroom culture of excellence, belonging, and high expectations in either Humanities or STEM Deliver rigorous instruction using Rocketship's curriculum, while adapting to meet student needs Submit lesson plans for feedback and collaborate with your coach to continually refine instruction Analyze student data regularly and use it to guide planning and instruction Partner with special education staff to ensure students with additional needs are fully included and supportedSupport the whole child through intentional Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Family & Community Engagement Partner with students and families through consistent communication, building trust and shared ownership of student success Conduct annual home visits with families and maintain ongoing touch points throughout the year Engage families in setting academic and behavioral goals, and transparently share student progress Participate in school events and community gatherings to strengthen connections Rocketship Professional Culture At Rocketship, teachers are part of a professional community built on collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to students.Our teachers:
Engage fully in weekly coaching, including real-time classroom coaching in the moment, and ongoing professional development to continually strengthen their practice Act with urgency and courage in the best interests of students, even when tackling new or unfamiliar challenges Engage in self-reflection, taking ownership of outcomes and learning from both positive and challenging experiences Communicate openly and effectively with colleagues and families Contribute to a positive, team-oriented staff culture where collaboration ensures every student has consistent support Are recognized and rewarded for excellence, including eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and impact Required Qualifications Hold aB.A./B.S.
degree from an accredited institution Hold a valid Practitioner License with an Elementary K-5 Endorsement, or be eligible to obtain the appropriate licensure as required by state law. Must maintain active and in-good-standing credential status once certified, throughout employment withRocketship Preferred:
Prior experience teaching in diverse school communitiesPhysical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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 non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, 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 absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings