Associate Director, Human Resources
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Human Resources serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to regional and school leadership. This role drives organizational effectiveness, cultivates an inclusive and high-performing culture, and proactively anticipates workforce needs to ensure Rocketship remains an exceptional place to work and grow.
Operating with high autonomy, the Associate Director of Human Resources makes independent, values-aligned decisions that strengthen leadership capacity, mitigate risk, and drive long-term talent outcomes across schools and regions.
This position reports directly to the Regional Executive Director and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Human Resources. This dual-reporting structure ensures this role is deeply embedded in regional priorities while staying aligned with national HR strategy, compliance, and culture. This role liaises primarily between school communities and the region and supports regional and network alignment, helping to drive strategic initiatives, talent alignment, and operational excellence.
Core Competencies
Strategic Judgment: Applies sound judgment in complex, high-impact decisions.
Influence without Authority: Gains buy-in and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Relationship Building: Develops trust and credibility at every level of the organization.
Innovation: Challenges assumptions, designs creative solutions, and drives improvement.
Coaching & Development: Elevates leaders and teams through tailored guidance and feedback.
Essential Functions
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
Serve as a thought partner to regional and school leaders, translating organizational strategy into actionable people plans that drive engagement, retention, and performance.
Make independent, sound HR decisions; balance compliance with business judgment and empathy.
Anticipate workforce trends and recommend proactive strategies to address turnover, leadership readiness, and culture health.
Lead and coach leaders through organizational change, conflict, and performance management with discretion and composure.
Collaborates with the recruiting team on a weekly basis to review hiring progress, share key updates, and provide regional leadership with timely recruitment insights and data.
Relationship Building & Influence
Build deep, trust-based partnerships across executive, school, and support teams to influence without authority.
Foster strong collaboration with Talent, Program, and other cross-functional partners to align systems and practices.
Act as a cultural leader who models open communication, inclusivity, and professional accountability.
Maintains key partnerships with the Recruitment team and external talent pipelines.
Leadership Development
Design and deliver targeted development sessions for school and regional leaders to strengthen performance management, coaching, and compliance acumen.
Partner with the Talent team to identify developmental gaps and co-create scalable solutions that enhance the employee experience.
Use data and feedback (surveys, exit trends, engagement) to shape culture and inform action planning.
Employee Relations & Risk Management
Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters with fairness, urgency, and discretion.
Conduct objective investigations and provide clear, consistent recommendations.
Coach managers on performance management and disciplinary actions, ensuring equitable application of policies and values alignment.
Operational Excellence
Drive HR project execution and process improvements across regions.
Partner with Talent Operations and Legal to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Use data analytics to identify trends and measure the effectiveness of human resource initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct HRBP or HR leadership experience in a multi-site organization.
Proven ability to make autonomous, strategic HR decisions in complex or ambiguous environments.
Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
Expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and change management.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to varied audiences.
Deep commitment to Rocketship's mission and values.
Additional Details
This role is hybrid, and will require consistent travel to schools based on needs.
Travel up to 30% may be required across regions.
Requires independent transportation to schools within the region supported.
$95,000 - $105,000 a year Physical 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.
Auto-ApplyElementary Teacher
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every Rocketship school is supported by leaders who provide weekly coaching and real-time feedback in the classroom to help teachers continually grow their practice. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest in their professional growth through collaboration, development opportunities, and eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and instructional excellence.
Rocketship's collaborative learning environment extends well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement as a driver of student success. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create authentic 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
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 supported Support 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 a B.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 with Rocketship
Preferred: Prior experience teaching in diverse school communities
$54,048 - $70,940 a year Physical 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.
Auto-ApplyElementary Intervention Learning Specialist
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The PositionAs an Intervention Learning Specialist, you'll be an integral part of our grade level team(s), working closely with teachers to ensure all students succeed. You'll lead your own homeroom cohort, fostering a supportive and productive environment where students engage in age-appropriate activities, developmental play, and small-group academic interventions.Your responsibilities include facilitating online learning programs, leading whole-group instruction, and providing tiered interventions to meet diverse student needs. You'll also prepare and internalize lesson plans, gaining valuable hands-on experience similar to that of a Lead Teacher.
This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in collaborative, energetic environments with consistent activity levels (our Learning Lab often hosts two classes at a time). Whether you're aspiring to become a teacher or looking to make a meaningful impact in education, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and develop your skills.
Location: Rocketship Nashville Northeast - 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207Essential Functions:
Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around centers, developmental play and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
Ensure that students have access to a joyful but productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
Actively guide students in collaborative centers through observation and group discussion
Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students' Individualized Learning Plans
Conduct monthly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team
Maintain all Learning Lab materials including centers, computer equipment and accessories
Qualifications:
Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students' progress
Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Education
Fluency in English
Flexibility and a willingness to learn
Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required.
Bachelor's Degree is a plus, but not required
$21 - $25.50 an hour Physical 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.
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 and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb. Email: [email protected]. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: ************ ext. 115.
Auto-ApplyOffice Assistant (Northeast Nashville- Bilingual Preferred)
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Rocketship is hiring for the position of Front Office Assistant and will work under the direction of the Office Manager. The Front Office Assistant is the first point of contact for parents and students when they come to school, as well as a resource to the school community. The Front Office Assistant should always exhibit professionalism, treat people with respect, and be firm but compassionate in how they address the day-to-day challenges of a rigorous and purposeful school.
Location: Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary - 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207. Pay: Ranging from $21-$25.50 based on education and experience Scheduled Work Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-FridayResponsibilities:
Enrollment, Student Information, and Attendance:
Build strong working relationships with parents, families and staff
Maintain complete and current student cumulative files
Manage the Attendance process including contacting absent parents on a daily basis
Collect doctor's notes and excused absence notes from parents for absentee documentation
Work with current parents to solve problems and prevent student attrition
Health, Safety and Discipline:
Maintain emergency medical and contact information for all students
Maintain complete and current immunization records for all students
Administer basic first aid, distribute medication, maintain injury reports
Be knowledgeable of all content in school safety binder, including emergency procedures
Report all injuries and other school incidents to Human Resources
Supervise students sent to the office for discipline and health reasons
Administrative:
Perform general clerical duties including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, sorting mail, translate documents and prepare general correspondence
Provide support to the leadership team and teachers as necessary
Use automated telephone system to send out school information as necessary
Act as an interpreter, when necessary, in whole-school functions and smaller meetings
Collect lunch, uniform sales money from parents and provide receipts for payments
Requirements:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge and cultural competence of the local student and parent community
Highly developed interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
Comfort in a start-up environment and ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to use a variety of software programs and quickly learn new ones
Other duties as assigned
Physical 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.
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 and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb. Email: [email protected]. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: ************ ext. 115.
Auto-ApplyEducation Organizer
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position OverviewWe're looking for a seasoned organizer who can build durable parent power-someone who plans with precision, executes with care, and coaches parents into public leadership. You'll sustain strong school-level bases and steward a regional decision-making table, translating community priorities into campaigns that matter locally and at the state level
The following are core responsibilities related to the position:Base-Building & Committees
Maintain and grow a 10-15 member Parent Leadership Organizing Committee (LOC) per school, with clear roles, agendas, and outcomes.
Maintain a 30 member Regional Parent Leadership Committee that convenes 2-3 times per year to make collective decisions and vote on campaigns and/or civic engagement priorities.
Conduct one-on-ones per week with parents, stakeholders, and partners to recruit, develop, and activate leaders; track commitments and next steps.
Coaching & Leadership Development
Provide structured coaching to parents (story of self/us/now, public speaking, facilitation, power mapping, turnout).
Design and facilitate leadership workshops (organizing cycle, relational meetings, advocacy 101, meetings with stakeholders testimony prep).
Build individual development plans that move parents from emerging parent leader, to core parent leader with clear milestones and support.
Scaled Advocacy
Plan and execute issue campaigns aligned to family-identified priorities; coordinate testimonies, public comment, and actions.
Lead the Day at the Capitol end-to-end (leader prep, messaging, legislative targets, logistics (transportation/childcare/interpretation), turnout goals, meeting agendas, and post-action follow-up.
Support charter renewal and parent led civic/local campaigns advancing education equity.
Planning, Data & Operations
Own an annual organizing plan with goals, timelines, and evaluation; produce concise weekly/monthly reports.
Maintain accurate data (leaders, one-on-ones, turnout, roles) in CRM/Sheets; ensure logistics excellence (interpretation, accessibility, food, childcare, transportation).
Other duties as assigned in service of parent power and community partnership.
Minimum Qualifications
3-5+ years community organizing, advocacy, or campaign experience (K-12 education a plus) or equivalent lived/organizing experience.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred with strong facilitation, training, and writing in both languages.
Demonstrated success building and sustaining committees and moving constituencies from interest to action and decision.
Deep familiarity with Middle Tennessee political/community landscape (institutions, decision-makers, timelines).
Strong planner with event/project management chops and relentless follow-through.
Tech-comfortable (Google Workspace; CRM/Sheets; Airtable/EveryAction/Quorum or similar).
Valid driver's license and reliable local travel; ability to work some nights/weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Track record leading parent/constituent leadership development and high-turnout actions.
Experience managing multi-site bases and coordinating regional convenings.
Strong public speaking, writing, and analytical skills; media/testimony prep experience.
Proven ability to work independently and exercise self-guidance, balancing day-to-day responsibilities with long-term strategic planning.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet families where they are.
What Success Looks Like:
Stable 10-15 member LOCs per school with clear roles, regular meetings, and measurable outcomes.
A 30-member regional committee that meets 2-3 years and votes on priorities; clear follow-through to campaigns.
12 quality one-on-ones weekly with documented next steps.
A well-executed Day at the Capitol (targeted meetings, trained leaders, disciplined follow-up).
Visible policy/practice gains advanced by organized parent leadership each cycle.
Approaches problems with curiosity, Participates in developing creative solutions, Willing to try multiple solutions to overcome challenges; is not discouraged when initial attempts fail.
$75,000 - $85,000 a year Physical 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.
Auto-ApplySpecial Education Teacher
Rocketship Education job in Nashville, TN
A Rocketship Special Educator, known as an Education Specialist, is a full-time position that reports to the Principal. The Education Specialist will work with one or more school sites and will be responsible for managing the IEP caseload for Rocketship students who require special education services as outlined in their IEPs. The role of the Education Specialist is to improve student outcomes through targeted academic and behavioral support.
Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. 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 vacancy is at Rocketship Northeast Nashville Elementary School, 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207, and reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal."
Our Ideal Candidate:
* Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families
* Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools
* Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth
* Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap
* Believe that this work is hard, but worth it
Essential Functions:
* The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
* Ensure that all students realize rigorous academic goals outlined in their IEP along with our core content. Our goal is that each Rocketeer grows at least 1.5 years.
* Collaborate with school team, families, and related service providers for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
* Provide one-to-one or small group instruction, direct services and push in or pull out instruction as required by IEP
* Co-teach with general educators and related service providers to ensure inclusive education practices for all students
* Coordinate referral and assessment procedures and facilitate the coordination of IEP team meetings and the implementation of special education services (Speech, Occupational therapy, etc.)
* Evaluate students' academic abilities for the purpose of collaboration with team members to create and implement the best educational program like the diagnosis of learning disabilities, development of intervention plans for foundational needs and/or student progress
* Collaborate with Psychologists and Related Service Providers for evaluations and when needed, administer academic assessments. Review and interpret the results to determine our learners' strengths and areas of need for initial, annual and triennial IEP meetings.
* In collaboration with general educators, provide accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities to provide access to grade level content and demonstrate her or his true understanding on assessments as determined by the IEP team
Student and Parent Partnership:
* Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in assigned basic academic subject areas of reading, writing and/or math
* Draft and write professional and compliant IEPs,facilitate IEP meetings and ensure our online IEP system and school based files are compliant and reflect a Rocketeer's Individual Education Program
* Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
* Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
* Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges.
Rocketship Professional Culture:
* Collaborate with General Educators to engage families and school communities through various meetings (IEP, Parent Conferences, In Service Training, Staff Meetings etc.)
* Provide leadership for ensuring full compliance with legal requirements as prescribed by federal law under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act 1997) and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act, 2004) as well as state laws and regulations
* Collaborate with families as educational partners and provide ability awareness as needed
* Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up
* Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes
* Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture
* Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree
* Valid Special Education Teaching Credential
* Preferred: knowledge of curriculum, education code and special education law/policies
$54,190 - $72,940 a year
In addition to a competitive salary, this position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.
Assistant Principal
Rocketship Education job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position Description
Assistant Principals (APs) at Rocketship are charged with driving academic achievement for students and building a rigorous college preparatory school culture. Every AP at Rocketship works closely with their Principal to lead and implement the instructional vision with a group of educators.
Assistant Principals typically support several grade levels directly, which includes direct management of the teachers on that grade level as well as instructional support staff. APs lead their grade levels by driving data analysis cycles, regularly observing classrooms, providing continuous feedback, and co-planning units of study and lesson plans aimed at increasing educator effectiveness and leadership.
Rocketship campuses are supported by a school leadership team that includes the Principal, Assistant Principals, as well as operations team members. APs share responsibility across the school leadership team for professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events. Together, they lead a team of teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff who collectively deliver gap-closing, personalized instruction to students from pre-K to fifth grade.
Rocketship attracts school leaders with ambitious aspirations. Just as we are committing to propelling student growth we are dedicated to advancing the careers of our exceptional talent. As an AP, you will receive ongoing professional development in conducting rigorous observations, providing meaningful feedback, and executing useful planning and analysis. Additionally, Rocketship is a rapidly growing network which provides APs with a number of career paths both within our schools and on the Network Support Team.
Reports to the Principal and direct reports may include teachers, enrichment center coordinators and tutors.
The salary range for this position starts at $80,750
Our Ideal Candidate
Believes that adult preparation is essential to student success.
Has a desire to become an elementary content expert and is eager to use that knowledge to develop teachers who demonstrate excellence in their planning and execution of lessons.
Understands that eliminating the achievement gap is hard work but deeply rewarding and within their control.
Essential Functions: Rocketship Assistant Principals are deeply committed to the success of each Rocketeer and the daily workload reflects that commitment. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
* Developing Effective Educators:
* Foster a rigorous and college preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom that ensures high levels of student achievement.
* Coach teams to build subject area expertise.
* Engage in cycles of data driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
* Ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually through management and planning.
* Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize the delivery of instruction in our full inclusion model.
* Teaching: Assistant Principals will at times be required to step in and teach to either model for teachers, provide assistance to teachers or the school community, or to more deeply internalize the school model. Additionally, as part of onboarding, all new Rocketship Assistant Principals will be expected to teach for three or more weeks to learn the curriculum and model.
* Other duties as assigned.
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* Student and Parent Partnership:
* Rocketship Assistant Principals succeed in partnership with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher.
* Create a school community that fully involves parents in student achievement through multiple outlets including home visits, regular community meetings, and parent/family meetings.
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* Rocketship Professional Culture
* Rocketship Assistant Principals are deeply committed to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals, so our daily and annual expectations reflect that commitment.
* Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes; effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback.
* Create a healthy, high-achieving, urgent environment where staff and students feel challenged and also fully supported and valued.
* Promote and participate in collaborative opportunities across schools to share best practices, problem solve, and gather feedback.
Required Qualifications:
* 3+ years of experience teaching in an urban city classroom and realizing significant gains.
* Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning skills.
* Strong leadership skills and personal drive.
* Relentless pursuit of high expectations.
* Result-oriented and data-driven.
* Ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.
* Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Ability to engage and empower parents and families.
* Experience in building and maintaining outstanding school culture.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Strategic planning and project management experience.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education Requirements:
* BA from Accredited University
* Valid teaching credential in TN or ability to transfer credentialing to TN
Physical 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.
Operations Specialist
Rocketship Education job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Rocketship Public Schools Tennessee is hiring for the role of Operations Specialist. Under the guidance of the Business Operations Manager, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive experience for our students beyond the classroom. From overseeing lunch, recess, to managing arrival and dismissal procedures, you'll ensure every aspect of our school day runs seamlessly and safely. Plus, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to foster culturally appropriate behavior among our students throughout these daily activities.
Operations Specialist are a critical part of our school community. From overseeing lunch and recess, to managing arrival and dismissal procedures, you'll ensure every aspect of our school day runs seamlessly and safely. Operations Specialists will support all other tasks and projects assigned by the Business Operations Manager or the Operations Coordinator.
Scheduled work hours: 7:00am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Location: Rocketship Dream Community Prep - 5450 Mt View Rd, Antioch TN 37013
Responsibilities
* Supervise and monitor students during assigned lunch and recess periods.
* Supervise and monitor students while riding the bus.
* Implement all site rules and safety regulations in alignment with Rocketship's classroom culture.
* Assist with minor custodial tasks around the school, including but not limited to refilling classroom and restroom supplies, picking up trash and debris around the building, and addressing messes and spills.
* Report any unsafe conditions, including faulty equipment, to administrators immediately.
* Ensure a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process for all students before and after school hours.
* Utilize appropriate disciplinary procedures and techniques in accordance with the school's discipline plan.
* Attend staff meetings and in-service training as required for the position.
Requirements
* Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
* Passion for working with children
* Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
* Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools
* Flexibility and a willingness to learn
$20 - $25 an hour
Physical 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.
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 and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb. Email: [email protected]. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: ************ ext. 115.
Special Education Paraprofessional-Northeast Nashville
Rocketship Education job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The Paraprofessional will be responsible for providing individual and small group instruction for students with both special and typical learning needs in the general education environment including, but not limited to: the classroom, recess, and the lunch area. The Paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a certificated Education Specialist who will provide weekly oversight, training, and direction.
Location: Rocketship United Academy - 320 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville TN 37207
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary - 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville TN 37207
Rocketship Dream Community Prep - 5450 Mt View Rd. Antioch, TN 37013
Schedule: 7:15-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Essential Functions
* Implement individual and small group instruction for students special education needs under the direction of the special education case manager
* Collaborate with students' case managers to assess student progress towards goals on a consistent basis; communicate student progress with case managers and general education teachers
* Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support and communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture
* Partner with families on the academic and social progress and needs of a student
* Provide accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities to provide access to grade level content and demonstrate her or his true understanding on assessments as determined by the IEP team in collaboration with general educators
* Ensure that all students realize rigorous academic goals outlined in their IEP along with our core content. Our goal is that each Rocketeer grows at least 1.5 years
* Implement behavior management strategies during small group and individual instruction in order to support student engagement
* Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
* Collect and provide feedback for the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
* Assist in the implementation of BIPs, which may involve positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, or other skills to maintain appropriate behaviors
* Record data for individualized instructional programs and positive behavior support plans
* Support a spectrum of needs for life skills, including but not limited to: toileting and diapering, assist with hygiene, feeding and other daily life skills
* Provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary, using the least restrictive method by anticipating and responding quickly and appropriately to escalating behaviors
Qualifications
* A team player who is detail-oriented, resourceful and able to manage his/her responsibility with confidence and discretion
* Comfort in a start-up environment with flexibility Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
* Passion for working with young children
* At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment required
* Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
$21 - $25.50 an hour
Compensation does not include the Summer Break period, typically from the last day of school (May 23) through July 7
Compensation is based on your education and years of experience specifically working with children.
Physical 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.
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 and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb. Email: [email protected]. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: ************ ext. 115.
STEM Achievement Manager
Rocketship Education job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position Description
The Regional Achievement Manager will build instructional staff capacity and elevate student achievement in the region, balancing consistency across Rocketship Public Schools with the unique needs of each school and region. The regional achievement manager will work with a subset of approximately 3 schools. The position will report to the Director of Schools or an instructional leader manager.
The following are essential functions related to the position:
Design
* Work in partnership with the network STEM team and regional leadership to personalize Rocketship resources for a regional context.
* Create, disseminate & curate a library of teacher-facing instructional supports, including but not limited to, unit and lesson plans, model videos, and exemplar artifacts.
* Develop expertise in regional math and science assessments to ensure instructional resources are aligned with assessment standards and format when needed.
Coaching
* Coach schools in your portfolio in priority math content areas, such as core lesson, small group corrective instruction, number stories, and science lessons.
* Facilitate ongoing training, coaching, and professional development for school leaders and teachers to build the capacity and skills of instructional staff and school leaders
* Provide regular, in-person coaching and other support to school leaders as they conduct formal classroom observations, and provide feedback to teachers and school leaders
* Work in partnership with Directors of Schools or an instructional leader manager and network STEM team, to provide additional professional development and coaching.
Data Driven Leadership and Planning
* Assess the effectiveness of implementation of academic priorities and identify greatest instructional levers for student engagement growth, and proficiency. This includes supporting school leaders and building teacher capacity to analyze student data (e.g. Unit Assessments, MAP, etc) to determine instructional response.
* Engage in regular student data analysis to drive strategic action planning in response to data
* Support timely and complete execution of regional and network assessments (e.g. MAP, State Test, Unit and Cumulative Assessments, Fluency testing)
* Maintain a close working relationship with other members of the Network Support Team (NeST-Rocketship's centralized office that operates in support of its schools and regions), especially Achievement and Analytics teams to ensure alignment of expectations, deep knowledge of resources, and coordination of efforts.
Supplemental Responsibilities
* Monitor regional state, district and authorizer accountability requirements related to academic achievement including communications with local agencies and coordination with school and network teams to ensure teams are informed about implications of requirements.
* Support the Schools Team in design, implementation and assessment, toward initiatives that improve student academic outcomes.
Required Qualifications
* At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience, with a demonstrated track record of excellent student achievement results.
Preferred Qualifications
* At least 2 years of school leadership experience, with a demonstrated record of successfully managing adults towards achievement outcomes preferred.
$78,750 - $86,750 a year
Physical 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.
Science Teacher
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in one specific content. Content specialization allows teachers to develop much deeper expertise in their subject matter, and creates a collaborative teacher team as they develop lesson plans alongside other talented teachers. But this is just the first level of our collaborative learning environment. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide instructional frameworks, professional development, and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom every single week. 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.
Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Teachers new to our network are always impressed by how deeply our Rocketeer parents are engaged in their school's community. 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.
At Rocketship, you are joining a network and a community committed to excellence. If you are looking for the chance to drive transformative change in underserved communities and contribute to a national movement to close the achievement gap in our lifetime, look no further than Rocketship. We have ambitious plans to scale our system to serve more communities in need every year. We prioritize developing leaders from within and have invested in multiple career pathway programs for our teachers and school leaders.
The Science Teacher provides K-5 students with the opportunity to engage in science content that exposes students to new learning experiences outside of the traditional academic classroom and deepen their understanding of the world around them. The Science Teacher plays a critical role in strengthening school culture.
The Science Teacher reports to an Assistant Principal.Essential Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Instruction
Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in art that is captured in units of study and daily plans.
Engage in cycles of data driven instruction to inform unit and daily planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
Collaborate with Humanities and/or STEM teachers to align with thematic units of study
Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included.
Student and Parent Partnership
Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher.
Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success
Lead the design and execution of two science-themed community meetings
Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges.
Rocketship Professional Culture
Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals
Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities that may exceed the regular school day hours
Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar
Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up
Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes
Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree along with science experience, Valid teacher's credential for state where you are teaching, in the process of receiving one, or ability to transfer an out-of-state credential to current state
Preferred: At least one year of full time teaching experience (not including student or substitute teaching)
Academic or professional experience in subject area
Bilingual desired but not required
Physical 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.
Auto-ApplyMLL Programs Achievement Manager
Rocketship Education job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The Regional Achievement Manager will build instructional staff capacity and elevate student achievement of multilingual learners (MLL) and MLL programs across the Tennessee region while honoring the unique needs of each campus. The position will report to the Director of Schools or a regional instructional leader.
The following are essential functions related to the position:
Design
* Work in partnership with the network Program team and regional leadership to personalize Rocketship resources for a regional context. Create, disseminate & curate a library of teacher-facing instructional supports, including but not limited to, unit and lesson plans, model videos, and exemplar artifacts. Develop expertise in regional assessments to ensure instructional resources are aligned with assessment standards and format when needed.
Coaching
* Support teachers to prepare lessons that focus on conceptual knowledge. Model appropriate teaching strategies, provide constructive feedback on lesson plans and other aspects of intellectual preparation. Coach schools in your portfolio in priority content areas, such as core lessons, small group differentiated instruction, number stories, and science lessons for MLL supports and integration. Facilitate ongoing training, coaching, and professional development for school leaders and teachers to build the capacity and skills of instructional staff and school leaders. Provide regular, in-person coaching and other support to school leaders as they conduct formal classroom observations, and provide feedback to teachers and school leaders. Work in partnership with Directors of Schools or an instructional leader manager and network team, to provide additional professional development and coaching.
Data Driven Leadership and Planning
* Assess the effectiveness of the implementation of academic priorities and identify greatest instructional levers for student engagement growth, and proficiency. This includes supporting school leaders and building teacher capacity to analyze student data (e.g. Unit Assessments, MAP, ELPA21, etc) to determine instructional response. Engage in regular student data analysis to drive strategic action planning in response to data Support timely and complete execution of regional and network assessments (e.g. MAP, State Test, Unit and Cumulative Assessments, Fluency testing). Maintain a close working relationship with other members of the Network Support Team (NeST-Rocketship's centralized office that operates in support of its schools and regions), especially the Program and Analytics teams to ensure alignment of expectations, deep knowledge of resources, and coordination of efforts.
MLL Compliance and Case Management
* Monitor regional, state, district and authorizer accountability requirements related to academic achievement including communications with local agencies and coordination with school and network teams to ensure teams are informed about the implications of requirements. Design and oversee MLL compliance and case management systems for the Tennessee region. Support the Regional Team in design, implementation and assessment, toward initiatives that improve student academic outcomes.
Qualifications
* At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience, with a demonstrated track record of excellent student achievement results.
Preferred Qualifications
* At least 2 years of school leadership experience, with a demonstrated record of successfully managing adults towards achievement outcomes preferred.
$78,750 - $86,750 a year
Physical 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.
English as a Second Language Specialist (EL/ESL)
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The ESL Specialist will work in the Language and Learning Lab to ensure our ESL students achieve excellence in speaking, writing, reading and listening. Additionally, the ESL Specialist will work closely with a variety of ESL experts and Rocketship team members to collaborate in designing key components of the Language and Learning Lab, then execute on that compelling vision. Specialists are responsible for working with students in sheltered blocks for additional support and intervention in speaking, listening, reading , writing, phonics and decoding, and reading comprehension. To do this effectively, the Specialist uses formative and summative data from WIDA to create lesson plans that meet each child's needs while maintaining close communications with classroom teachers and families regarding the child's progress. Additionally, the ESL Specialists will conduct a deep-dive analysis of annual WIDA data, then report the outcomes and action steps to teachers and school leaders on professional development days
ESL Specialists report to an Assistant Principal.
Location: Rocketship United Academy - 320 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville TN 37207Essential Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Administer WIDA assessment to all ESL Students and serve as test coordinator for the test
Create progress monitoring tools for speaking, listening, reading and writing, then use the tools to document each student's progress on a weekly basis
Ensure the school is language-rich by labeling the school with language notations across each space
With a team SLs and experts, the ESL Specialist performs 6-week data analyses and produces 6-week action plans that correspond with Rocketship's other formative assessment cycle
Participate in Unit Planning meetings with classroom teachers to ensure Universal Design and ELL Principles are implemented into the Unit, then into daily plans
Hold bi-monthly community meetings/open houses for families
Report progress to families on a 6-8 week basis
Design daily lessons that instruct students to achieve excellence in speaking, listening, writing, reading, public speaking and presentations
This requires explicit vocabulary and idiom instruction.
Required Qualifications
Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
Fluency in English
Bachelor's Degree
TN Elementary K-6 teaching credential or a full credential to transfer in from out of state
TN English as a Second Language K-12 Endorsement (to be ESL Specialist)
$54,048 - $70,940 a year Physical 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.
Auto-ApplyOffice Assistant (Northeast Nashville- Bilingual Preferred)
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
Job DescriptionAt Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Rocketship is hiring for the position of Front Office Assistant and will work under the direction of the Office Manager. The Front Office Assistant is the first point of contact for parents and students when they come to school, as well as a resource to the school community. The Front Office Assistant should always exhibit professionalism, treat people with respect, and be firm but compassionate in how they address the day-to-day challenges of a rigorous and purposeful school.
Location: Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary - 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207. Pay: Ranging from $21-$25.50 based on education and experience Scheduled Work Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-FridayResponsibilities:
Enrollment, Student Information, and Attendance:
Build strong working relationships with parents, families and staff
Maintain complete and current student cumulative files
Manage the Attendance process including contacting absent parents on a daily basis
Collect doctor's notes and excused absence notes from parents for absentee documentation
Work with current parents to solve problems and prevent student attrition
Health, Safety and Discipline:
Maintain emergency medical and contact information for all students
Maintain complete and current immunization records for all students
Administer basic first aid, distribute medication, maintain injury reports
Be knowledgeable of all content in school safety binder, including emergency procedures
Report all injuries and other school incidents to Human Resources
Supervise students sent to the office for discipline and health reasons
Administrative:
Perform general clerical duties including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, sorting mail, translate documents and prepare general correspondence
Provide support to the leadership team and teachers as necessary
Use automated telephone system to send out school information as necessary
Act as an interpreter, when necessary, in whole-school functions and smaller meetings
Collect lunch, uniform sales money from parents and provide receipts for payments
Requirements:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge and cultural competence of the local student and parent community
Highly developed interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
Comfort in a start-up environment and ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to use a variety of software programs and quickly learn new ones
Other duties as assigned
Physical 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.
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 and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb. Email: **************. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: ************ ext. 115.
Easy ApplyAssistant Principal
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
Job DescriptionAt Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position DescriptionAssistant Principals (APs) at Rocketship are charged with driving academic achievement for students and building a rigorous college preparatory school culture. Every AP at Rocketship works closely with their Principal to lead and implement the instructional vision with a group of educators.
Assistant Principals typically support several grade levels directly, which includes direct management of the teachers on that grade level as well as instructional support staff. APs lead their grade levels by driving data analysis cycles, regularly observing classrooms, providing continuous feedback, and co-planning units of study and lesson plans aimed at increasing educator effectiveness and leadership.
Rocketship campuses are supported by a school leadership team that includes the Principal, Assistant Principals, as well as operations team members. APs share responsibility across the school leadership team for professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events. Together, they lead a team of teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff who collectively deliver gap-closing, personalized instruction to students from pre-K to fifth grade.
Rocketship attracts school leaders with ambitious aspirations. Just as we are committing to propelling student growth we are dedicated to advancing the careers of our exceptional talent. As an AP, you will receive ongoing professional development in conducting rigorous observations, providing meaningful feedback, and executing useful planning and analysis. Additionally, Rocketship is a rapidly growing network which provides APs with a number of career paths both within our schools and on the Network Support Team.
Reports to the Principal and direct reports may include teachers, enrichment center coordinators and tutors.
The salary range for this position starts at $80,750
Our Ideal CandidateBelieves that adult preparation is essential to student success.Has a desire to become an elementary content expert and is eager to use that knowledge to develop teachers who demonstrate excellence in their planning and execution of lessons.Understands that eliminating the achievement gap is hard work but deeply rewarding and within their control.Essential Functions: Rocketship Assistant Principals are deeply committed to the success of each Rocketeer and the daily workload reflects that commitment. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Developing Effective Educators:
Foster a rigorous and college preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom that ensures high levels of student achievement.
Coach teams to build subject area expertise.
Engage in cycles of data driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
Ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually through management and planning.
Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize the delivery of instruction in our full inclusion model.
Teaching: Assistant Principals will at times be required to step in and teach to either model for teachers, provide assistance to teachers or the school community, or to more deeply internalize the school model. Additionally, as part of onboarding, all new Rocketship Assistant Principals will be expected to teach for three or more weeks to learn the curriculum and model.
Other duties as assigned.
Student and Parent Partnership:
Rocketship Assistant Principals succeed in partnership with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher.
Create a school community that fully involves parents in student achievement through multiple outlets including home visits, regular community meetings, and parent/family meetings.
Rocketship Professional Culture
Rocketship Assistant Principals are deeply committed to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals, so our daily and annual expectations reflect that commitment.
Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes; effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback.
Create a healthy, high-achieving, urgent environment where staff and students feel challenged and also fully supported and valued.
Promote and participate in collaborative opportunities across schools to share best practices, problem solve, and gather feedback.
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience teaching in an urban city classroom and realizing significant gains.
Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning skills.
Strong leadership skills and personal drive.
Relentless pursuit of high expectations.
Result-oriented and data-driven.
Ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.
Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to engage and empower parents and families.
Experience in building and maintaining outstanding school culture.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strategic planning and project management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education Requirements:
BA from Accredited University
Valid teaching credential in TN or ability to transfer credentialing to TN
Physical 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.
Associate Director, Human Resources
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
Job DescriptionAt Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Human Resources serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to regional and school leadership. This role drives organizational effectiveness, cultivates an inclusive and high-performing culture, and proactively anticipates workforce needs to ensure Rocketship remains an exceptional place to work and grow.
Operating with high autonomy, the Associate Director of Human Resources makes independent, values-aligned decisions that strengthen leadership capacity, mitigate risk, and drive long-term talent outcomes across schools and regions.
This position reports directly to the Regional Executive Director and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Human Resources. This dual-reporting structure ensures this role is deeply embedded in regional priorities while staying aligned with national HR strategy, compliance, and culture. This role liaises primarily between school communities and the region and supports regional and network alignment, helping to drive strategic initiatives, talent alignment, and operational excellence.
Core Competencies
Strategic Judgment: Applies sound judgment in complex, high-impact decisions.
Influence without Authority: Gains buy-in and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Relationship Building: Develops trust and credibility at every level of the organization.
Innovation: Challenges assumptions, designs creative solutions, and drives improvement.
Coaching & Development: Elevates leaders and teams through tailored guidance and feedback.
Essential Functions
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
Serve as a thought partner to regional and school leaders, translating organizational strategy into actionable people plans that drive engagement, retention, and performance.
Make independent, sound HR decisions; balance compliance with business judgment and empathy.
Anticipate workforce trends and recommend proactive strategies to address turnover, leadership readiness, and culture health.
Lead and coach leaders through organizational change, conflict, and performance management with discretion and composure.
Collaborates with the recruiting team on a weekly basis to review hiring progress, share key updates, and provide regional leadership with timely recruitment insights and data.
Relationship Building & Influence
Build deep, trust-based partnerships across executive, school, and support teams to influence without authority.
Foster strong collaboration with Talent, Program, and other cross-functional partners to align systems and practices.
Act as a cultural leader who models open communication, inclusivity, and professional accountability.
Maintains key partnerships with the Recruitment team and external talent pipelines.
Leadership Development
Design and deliver targeted development sessions for school and regional leaders to strengthen performance management, coaching, and compliance acumen.
Partner with the Talent team to identify developmental gaps and co-create scalable solutions that enhance the employee experience.
Use data and feedback (surveys, exit trends, engagement) to shape culture and inform action planning.
Employee Relations & Risk Management
Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters with fairness, urgency, and discretion.
Conduct objective investigations and provide clear, consistent recommendations.
Coach managers on performance management and disciplinary actions, ensuring equitable application of policies and values alignment.
Operational Excellence
Drive HR project execution and process improvements across regions.
Partner with Talent Operations and Legal to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Use data analytics to identify trends and measure the effectiveness of human resource initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct HRBP or HR leadership experience in a multi-site organization.
Proven ability to make autonomous, strategic HR decisions in complex or ambiguous environments.
Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
Expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and change management.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to varied audiences.
Deep commitment to Rocketship's mission and values.
Additional Details
This role is hybrid, and will require consistent travel to schools based on needs.
Travel up to 30% may be required across regions.
Requires independent transportation to schools within the region supported.
Physical 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.
Elementary Teacher-Northeast Nashville-Signing Bonus Eligible
Rocketship Education job in Nashville, TN
Our 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 classrooms. 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.
Rocketship's 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 vacancy is at Rocketship Northeast Nashville Elementary School, 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207, and reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.
Listing will remain posted until the role is filled.
Our Ideal Teacher:
* Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families
* Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools
* Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth
* Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap
* Believe that this work is hard, but worth it
Essential 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 STEM
* Utilize the provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction
* Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs.
* Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning
* Collaborate 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 Rocketship's Wellness team
Student and Parent Partnership:
* Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's 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 events
* Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges.
Rocketship Professional Culture:
* Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals
* Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities
* Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar
* Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up
* Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes
* Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture
* Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree
* All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at Rocketship. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program
* Preferred: Prior experience in urban education
$52,190 - $70,940 a year
In addition to a competitive salary, this position is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus.
STEM Achievement Manager
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position DescriptionThe Regional Achievement Manager will build instructional staff capacity and elevate student achievement in the region, balancing consistency across Rocketship Public Schools with the unique needs of each school and region. The regional achievement manager will work with a subset of approximately 3 schools. The position will report to the Director of Schools or an instructional leader manager.
The following are essential functions related to the position: Design
Work in partnership with the network STEM team and regional leadership to personalize Rocketship resources for a regional context.
Create, disseminate & curate a library of teacher-facing instructional supports, including but not limited to, unit and lesson plans, model videos, and exemplar artifacts.
Develop expertise in regional math and science assessments to ensure instructional resources are aligned with assessment standards and format when needed.
Coaching
Coach schools in your portfolio in priority math content areas, such as core lesson, small group corrective instruction, number stories, and science lessons.
Facilitate ongoing training, coaching, and professional development for school leaders and teachers to build the capacity and skills of instructional staff and school leaders
Provide regular, in-person coaching and other support to school leaders as they conduct formal classroom observations, and provide feedback to teachers and school leaders
Work in partnership with Directors of Schools or an instructional leader manager and network STEM team, to provide additional professional development and coaching.
Data Driven Leadership and Planning
Assess the effectiveness of implementation of academic priorities and identify greatest instructional levers for student engagement growth, and proficiency. This includes supporting school leaders and building teacher capacity to analyze student data (e.g. Unit Assessments, MAP, etc) to determine instructional response.
Engage in regular student data analysis to drive strategic action planning in response to data
Support timely and complete execution of regional and network assessments (e.g. MAP, State Test, Unit and Cumulative Assessments, Fluency testing)
Maintain a close working relationship with other members of the Network Support Team (NeST-Rocketship's centralized office that operates in support of its schools and regions), especially Achievement and Analytics teams to ensure alignment of expectations, deep knowledge of resources, and coordination of efforts.
Supplemental Responsibilities
Monitor regional state, district and authorizer accountability requirements related to academic achievement including communications with local agencies and coordination with school and network teams to ensure teams are informed about implications of requirements.
Support the Schools Team in design, implementation and assessment, toward initiatives that improve student academic outcomes.
Required Qualifications
At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience, with a demonstrated track record of excellent student achievement results.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 2 years of school leadership experience, with a demonstrated record of successfully managing adults towards achievement outcomes preferred.
$78,750 - $86,750 a year Physical 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.
Auto-ApplySpecial Education Paraprofessional
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
Job DescriptionAt Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The Paraprofessional will be responsible for providing individual and small group instruction for students with both special and typical learning needs in the general education environment including, but not limited to: the classroom, recess, and the lunch area. The Paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a certificated Education Specialist who will provide weekly oversight, training, and direction.
Location: Rocketship United Academy - 320 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville TN 37207 Schedule: 7:15-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Essential Functions
Implement individual and small group instruction for students special education needs under the direction of the special education case manager
Collaborate with students' case managers to assess student progress towards goals on a consistent basis; communicate student progress with case managers and general education teachers
Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support and communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture
Partner with families on the academic and social progress and needs of a student
Provide accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities to provide access to grade level content and demonstrate her or his true understanding on assessments as determined by the IEP team in collaboration with general educators
Ensure that all students realize rigorous academic goals outlined in their IEP along with our core content. Our goal is that each Rocketeer grows at least 1.5 years
Implement behavior management strategies during small group and individual instruction in order to support student engagement
Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
Collect and provide feedback for the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
Assist in the implementation of BIPs, which may involve positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, or other skills to maintain appropriate behaviors
Record data for individualized instructional programs and positive behavior support plans
Support a spectrum of needs for life skills, including but not limited to: toileting and diapering, assist with hygiene, feeding and other daily life skills
Provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary using the least restrictive method by anticipating and responding quickly and appropriately to escalating behaviors
Qualifications
A team player who is detail-oriented, resourceful and able to manage his/her responsibility with confidence and discretion
Comfort in a start-up environment with flexibility Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Passion for working with young children
At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment required
Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
Compensation does not include the Summer Break period, typically from the last day of school (May 23) through July 7Compensation is based on your education and years of experience specifically working with children.Physical 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.
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.
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Easy ApplyMLL Programs Achievement Manager
Rocketship Public Schools job in Nashville, TN
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The Regional Achievement Manager will build instructional staff capacity and elevate student achievement of multilingual learners (MLL) and MLL programs across the Tennessee region while honoring the unique needs of each campus. The position will report to the Director of Schools or a regional instructional leader.
The following are essential functions related to the position: Design
Work in partnership with the network Program team and regional leadership to personalize Rocketship resources for a regional context. Create, disseminate & curate a library of teacher-facing instructional supports, including but not limited to, unit and lesson plans, model videos, and exemplar artifacts. Develop expertise in regional assessments to ensure instructional resources are aligned with assessment standards and format when needed.
Coaching
Support teachers to prepare lessons that focus on conceptual knowledge. Model appropriate teaching strategies, provide constructive feedback on lesson plans and other aspects of intellectual preparation. Coach schools in your portfolio in priority content areas, such as core lessons, small group differentiated instruction, number stories, and science lessons for MLL supports and integration. Facilitate ongoing training, coaching, and professional development for school leaders and teachers to build the capacity and skills of instructional staff and school leaders. Provide regular, in-person coaching and other support to school leaders as they conduct formal classroom observations, and provide feedback to teachers and school leaders. Work in partnership with Directors of Schools or an instructional leader manager and network team, to provide additional professional development and coaching.
Data Driven Leadership and Planning
Assess the effectiveness of the implementation of academic priorities and identify greatest instructional levers for student engagement growth, and proficiency. This includes supporting school leaders and building teacher capacity to analyze student data (e.g. Unit Assessments, MAP, ELPA21, etc) to determine instructional response. Engage in regular student data analysis to drive strategic action planning in response to data Support timely and complete execution of regional and network assessments (e.g. MAP, State Test, Unit and Cumulative Assessments, Fluency testing). Maintain a close working relationship with other members of the Network Support Team (NeST-Rocketship's centralized office that operates in support of its schools and regions), especially the Program and Analytics teams to ensure alignment of expectations, deep knowledge of resources, and coordination of efforts.
MLL Compliance and Case Management
Monitor regional, state, district and authorizer accountability requirements related to academic achievement including communications with local agencies and coordination with school and network teams to ensure teams are informed about the implications of requirements. Design and oversee MLL compliance and case management systems for the Tennessee region. Support the Regional Team in design, implementation and assessment, toward initiatives that improve student academic outcomes.
Qualifications
At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience, with a demonstrated track record of excellent student achievement results.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 2 years of school leadership experience, with a demonstrated record of successfully managing adults towards achievement outcomes preferred.
$78,750 - $86,750 a year Physical 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.
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