Elementary Teacher at Rocketship Public Schools | Nashville

About Rocketship Public Schools Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools. Our mission centers on nurturing student dreams, fostering discovery, and helping each child develop their unique strengths. In partnership with families, educators, and community members, we work to expand access to high-quality public education in underserved communities across the country. Role Overview: Elementary Teacher Rocketship Nashville Northeast seeks educators who value strong relationships as the foundation for academic growth. Teachers in our classrooms set high expectations while showing warmth, consistency, and genuine care. Through structured routines and proactive behavior systems, educators create environments where students feel safe, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. What You Will Do Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with students and families Establish clear classroom routines and expectations Implement proactive behavior systems that empower students Foster a learning environment that is both structured and engaging Collaborate with colleagues, leaders, and families to support student achievement Embrace coaching and feedback to continuously improve teaching practice Who Thrives Here Reflective professionals open to coaching and growth Teachers who bring empathy, consistency, and high expectations to their classroom Educators who show resilience and emotional stamina Individuals who approach their work with cultural awareness and curiosity about students’ lived experiences Those who are committed to building trust and inspiring meaningful student growth Reporting Structure This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal at Rocketship Nashville Northeast.

Join Rocketship Public Schools and be part of a transformative journey!At Rocketship, we recognize the boundless potential within every child. Our mission is to empower students to dream, explore, and realize their individual capabilities. As a nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools, we are dedicated to enhancing student achievement, cultivating outstanding educators, and collaborating with parents to foster thriving communities through high-quality public education. Together, we are a force of change for underserved communities nationwide.Position Overview:As an Elementary Teacher at Rocketship, you will be a subject matter expert in either Humanities or STEM. Each Rocketship school is equipped with supportive leadership that offers weekly coaching and immediate feedback to foster your professional growth. We are committed to investing in your development through collaborative efforts, growth opportunities, and performance-based compensation linked to student progress and teaching excellence.At Rocketship, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom. Our strong commitment to parent engagement is a key driver of student success. Through annual home visits, monthly community meetings, and an active parent volunteer network, we cultivate genuine relationships and a vibrant school culture that fuels student achievement.This role will report directly to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Join Rocketship Public Schools and unlock the limitless potential of every student! At our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools, we are committed to empowering students to dream, discover, and develop their unique abilities. Our mission is to provide high-quality education that transforms the futures of underserved communities.As a Principal, you will play a vital role in our school community, responsible for driving academic excellence and fostering a rigorous college preparatory culture. You will also be a cultural and community leader, enhancing staff capacity in culture, behavior, and parent engagement.Our campuses are supported by a collaborative team, including Assistant Principals, a Business Operations Manager, and an Office Manager, alongside teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff, all dedicated to delivering personalized instruction to students from pre-K through fifth grade.As a Principal, your instructional leadership will shine through regular classroom observations, continuous feedback, collaborative planning of units and lesson plans, and leading data analysis cycles. In partnership with parents, families, and community leaders, you will help shape the educational landscape.This role offers ongoing professional development in conducting rigorous observations, providing impactful feedback, and strategic planning based on assessment results. Additionally, as Rocketship continues to grow, you will have access to various career paths within our Network Support Team.This position reports to the Senior Director of Schools and is based at Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary (RNNE).The starting salary for this position is $110,000.

Join Us at Rocketship Public Schools! At Rocketship, we are passionate about unlocking the potential of every student. As a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools, we focus on empowering students to dream big, discover their passions, and realize their unique abilities. Together with parents, educators, and community leaders, we strive to create high-quality public schools that drive student achievement and foster a vibrant community culture.Position OverviewAs an Elementary Science Teacher, you will specialize in delivering engaging science content to K-5 students, offering them immersive learning experiences beyond traditional classroom settings. You will be an integral part of a supportive and collaborative teaching team, working alongside talented educators to develop innovative lesson plans and deepen students' understanding of the world. Our school leaders are dedicated to your professional growth, providing regular coaching and development opportunities to ensure your success in the classroom.Our commitment to fostering a strong school culture extends beyond the classroom. We highly value parent engagement, with initiatives such as annual home visits and community meetings that build solid relationships and support student achievement. You will be joining a network that is deeply committed to excellence and community transformation.If you are ready to make a significant impact in underserved communities and help bridge the achievement gap, we invite you to be part of our mission at Rocketship. Our ambitious plans for growth prioritize developing leaders from within and offer multiple career pathways for our educators.

Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools in Nashville, TN. The organization is dedicated to student achievement, supporting strong educators, and working closely with families to provide high-quality education in underserved communities. Role overview The Elementary Physical Education Teacher works with students from Kindergarten through 4th grade. This role helps children build healthy habits, learn teamwork, and develop a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. Lessons are designed to meet Tennessee state Physical Education standards and follow all Tennessee Department of Education regulations. What you will do Teach physical education classes for Kindergarten through 4th grade students Promote health, fitness, and teamwork in each lesson Plan and deliver activities that align with Tennessee state PE standards Ensure instruction follows Tennessee Department of Education guidelines Encourage students to adopt active, healthy lifestyles Location Nashville, TN

At Rocketship Public Schools, we champion the limitless potential of every student. We are committed to creating an environment where each child can dream, discover, and develop their unique abilities. As a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools, we strive to enhance student achievement, cultivate outstanding educators, and collaborate with families to ensure the success of high-quality public education in our communities. Our dedicated team of parents, educators, and leaders is united in transforming the futures of underserved populations across the country. Together, we are unlocking potential.The School Psychologist at Rocketship plays a pivotal role in providing essential support to students, families, and staff, ensuring that we deliver high-quality programming for students with disabilities. Located in Nashville, TN, and reporting to the Manager of Psych Services, this position is vital in fulfilling our Child Find obligations. Our School Psychologists work across a select number of elementary schools, engaging in activities such as pre-referral meetings, conducting assessments, providing behavioral consultations, and offering both direct and indirect support to students receiving social-emotional interventions. Additionally, you will assist school leaders in implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Our schools adopt a meaningful inclusion model for special education, making it essential to collaborate with teams to create plans that enable all students, regardless of their needs, to spend the majority of their time in general education classrooms.

Join Rocketship Public Schools and be part of an inspiring journey to unlock the potential of every student! We are dedicated to empowering each child to dream big, discover their strengths, and realize their unique potential. Our nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools is committed to enhancing student achievement, nurturing exceptional educators, and collaborating with families to ensure high-quality education thrives in our communities. Together, we are transforming futures for underserved populations across the nation.Position OverviewAs an Assistant Principal (AP) at Rocketship, you will play a pivotal role in fostering academic excellence and establishing a rigorous college preparatory culture. Collaborating closely with the Principal, you will help lead and execute the school’s instructional vision alongside a dedicated group of educators.Your responsibilities will include directly managing several grade levels, overseeing teachers and instructional support staff, driving data analysis cycles, conducting classroom observations, providing constructive feedback, and co-planning units and lesson plans aimed at enhancing educator effectiveness and leadership.Our Rocketship campuses are supported by a collaborative leadership team consisting of the Principal, Assistant Principals, and operations team members. APs are integral to developing professional growth, nurturing school culture, managing behavior in common areas, and organizing special events. Together, you will lead a team of teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff to deliver personalized, gap-closing instruction to students from pre-K to fifth grade.We seek school leaders with ambitious goals. As we propel student growth, we are equally committed to advancing the careers of our exceptional talent. In this role, you will receive continuous professional development focused on conducting rigorous observations, providing insightful feedback, and executing effective planning and analysis. Rocketship’s rapid growth offers numerous career advancement opportunities, both within our schools and on the Network Support Team.This position reports to the Principal, with direct reports including teachers, enrichment center coordinators, and tutors.

Join Rocketship Public Schools, where we harness the boundless potential of every student. Our mission is to empower each Rocketeer to dream big, explore new horizons, and cultivate their unique talents. As a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools, we are dedicated to enhancing student achievement, fostering exceptional educators, and collaborating with parents to create vibrant public schools in their communities. Together, as a unified team of parents, educators, leaders, and students, we are committed to reshaping the future for underserved communities across our nation. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are dedicated to unlocking potential.Our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Team is devoted to serving all students, including those with various disabilities, through a pioneering approach that emphasizes coaching and collaboration with general education partners, integrated special education (ISE) teams, school leaders, and related service providers. To effectively support our Rocketeers and address their diverse needs, we focus on academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support.Position Overview:The School Psychologist Intern at Rocketship will provide essential direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff to ensure high-quality programming for students with disabilities.Located in Nashville, TN, and reporting to the Manager of Psych Services, the School Psychologist Intern plays a pivotal role in fulfilling our Child Find obligations. Our psychologists and interns serve a limited number of elementary schools, with typical daily responsibilities including attending pre-referral meetings, conducting initial and triennial assessments, providing behavior consultations, offering direct and indirect support for students undergoing social-emotional interventions, and assisting school leaders in the implementation of MTSS systems. Our schools adopt a meaningful inclusion model for special education, making it essential for our teams to devise strategies that allow all students, irrespective of their disabilities, to spend the majority of their time in general education classrooms.

Join Rocketship Public Schools and unlock the infinite potential of our students! We are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to dream, explore, and realize their unique abilities. As part of our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools, we focus on driving student achievement, cultivating remarkable educators, and collaborating with parents to strengthen high-quality public education within our communities. Together, we are transforming the futures of underserved communities across the nation.Position OverviewThe Coaching and Curriculum team is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Associate Director of STEM. This pivotal role is dedicated to enhancing the quality, rigor, and equity of mathematics and science instruction throughout Rocketship's Tennessee schools. By working in close partnership with regional and school leaders in Tennessee, you will play a key role in strengthening instructional practices and elevating student performance in STEM disciplines.As the Associate Director of STEM, you will provide direct instructional leadership and coaching to 3–5 schools across Tennessee, ensuring the effective implementation of Rocketship's STEM instructional vision and core programs. Collaborating with regional leadership and school-based instructional teams, you will report to the Senior Director of Schools.

Join Rocketship Public Schools, where we embrace the boundless potential of every individual. Our mission is to empower every student to dream, explore, and cultivate their unique capabilities. As a part of our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools, we strive to elevate student achievement, nurture outstanding educators, and collaborate with families to foster thriving educational environments in our communities. Together, we are transforming the future for underserved populations across the nation.As an English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist, you will be a key player in our Language and Learning Lab, dedicated to ensuring that our ESL students excel in speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. Collaborating with a diverse team of ESL experts and Rocketship colleagues, you will help design and implement impactful learning experiences. Your role will involve providing targeted support and intervention during sheltered instructional blocks, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, writing, phonics, decoding, and reading comprehension.Utilizing formative and summative assessments from WIDA, you will develop tailored lesson plans that cater to the individual needs of each child, while maintaining close communication with classroom teachers and families about student progress. Furthermore, you will conduct an in-depth analysis of annual WIDA data and present the findings and actionable strategies to educators and school leaders during professional development sessions.ESL Specialists report directly to an Assistant Principal.

Join KIPP Nashville as an Elementary Support Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. In this pivotal role, you will support our dedicated educators in creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment for our students. Your contributions will directly impact the academic and social development of young learners, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed.

Role Overview KIPP Nashville seeks an Elementary Music Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role centers on bringing music to young learners, encouraging creativity, and building a strong foundation in the arts. What You Will Do Design and deliver music lessons for elementary students Lead classroom instruction and guide group activities in music Work with other teachers to weave music into the broader curriculum Support students as they explore and develop their musical interests Who We’re Looking For Strong commitment to educational excellence Genuine interest in making a positive impact on students’ lives Enthusiasm for teaching music and fostering creativity Location This position is based in Nashville.

KIPP Nashville is seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Teacher to join our team immediately. In this role, you will inspire young learners and create a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence and personal growth. You will work collaboratively with other educators to design engaging lesson plans and implement innovative teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning needs.

About Rocketship Public Schools Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools focused on expanding opportunities for underserved students. The organization partners with families and educators to support student achievement and provide high-quality public education in local communities. Role Overview The Assistant Principal of Special Populations in Nashville, TN, plays a key leadership role at Rocketship Tennessee. This position is responsible for building and managing an integrated support system that ensures every student receives high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. The work centers on instructional leadership, lesson planning, and the use of progress monitoring data to help all students meet rigorous academic goals and prepare for future success. Main Responsibilities Design and implement support systems for students with diverse learning needs. Oversee campus programming for Multilingual Learners, Special Education, Gifted Education, and academic intervention services. Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to make instructional decisions informed by data. Promote inclusive practices that address the needs of all students. Ensure instruction is aligned with standards and supports student growth. Our Approach Rocketship Tennessee uses a multi-tiered, student-focused, data-driven strategy to accelerate achievement for every learner. The Assistant Principal of Special Populations helps drive this vision by ensuring targeted interventions and high-quality classroom instruction reach each student.

About the Role KIPP Nashville seeks an Elementary Art Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role shapes young artists in a supportive and creative classroom. The teacher will guide students as they explore art, develop new skills, and express their ideas. What You Will Do Design and deliver a comprehensive art curriculum that supports KIPP Nashville’s educational goals Create a classroom environment where students feel welcome to experiment and share their creativity Encourage artistic expression while helping students build confidence and critical thinking abilities Promote inclusion and engagement for all learners Location This position is based in Nashville.

Role Overview KIPP Nashville is hiring an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. This position is based in Nashville and focuses on building a supportive classroom where students can thrive academically and personally. What You Will Do Develop and deliver lesson plans that encourage curiosity and growth Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment Assess student progress and adjust instruction as needed Work closely with colleagues to strengthen the overall educational experience About KIPP Nashville KIPP Nashville is committed to empowering students and supporting teachers who share a dedication to learning and development.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Multilingual Teacher to join our dynamic team at KIPP Nashville. In this role, you will inspire and empower young learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds, fostering their love for learning and helping them to develop their language skills. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students and contribute to a vibrant educational community.

Join our dedicated team at KIPP Nashville as an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. In this role, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of students with diverse learning needs by providing tailored educational support and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Your expertise will help shape young minds and inspire them to reach their full potential.

KIPP Nashville is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Elementary Technology Teacher to join our team immediately. In this role, you will inspire young minds by integrating technology into the classroom, fostering a love for learning, and preparing students for a tech-driven future. You will collaborate with fellow educators to enhance the curriculum and ensure our students are equipped with essential digital skills.

Join our dynamic team as a High School Spanish I Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year!As a key member of our educational community, your daily responsibilities will encompass:Curriculum Development and InstructionDesign and implement engaging instructional strategies, learning activities, and materials tailored to diverse student learning styles and needs.Utilize progress-monitoring tools to assess student performance, adapting instructional strategies accordingly.Leverage data to guide instructional choices and enhance student outcomes.Provide constructive feedback to students on their academic and character development, while planning for individualized learning experiences.Exhibit solid pedagogical practices to foster a love for learning.Commitment to School and Classroom CultureCollaborate effectively with your school team and across KIPP Nashville to build a supportive learning environment.Contribute to cultivating a school-wide culture that meets the needs of students, educators, and families.Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings, fostering open communication.Build positive relationships with students to create a nurturing educational atmosphere.Establish and maintain a calm, positive learning environment that upholds school values and policies.Family EngagementDevelop strong communication channels with parents, providing updates on student progress.Be present at open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other family involvement events.Remain accessible to students, parents, and staff, fostering community engagement.Growth MindsetSet ambitious professional goals and pursue them diligently each year.Welcome feedback and support from colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities, including summer training and weekly sessions throughout the school year.