Overview
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 Coaching and Curriculum team is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Associate Director of STEM to support high-quality, rigorous, and equitable mathematics and science instruction across Rocketship Tennessee schools. This role partners closely with Tennessee regional and school leaders to strengthen instructional practice and improve student outcomes in STEM.
The Associate Director of STEM provides direct instructional leadership and coaching support to 3–5 Tennessee schools, ensuring strong implementation of Rocketship’s STEM instructional vision and core programs. This role works in close collaboration with regional leadership and school-based instructional teams and reports to the Senior Director of Schools.
Below are the essential functions:
Coaching & Leader Development
Build instructional capacity among Tennessee school leaders and instructional leaders through targeted coaching and development in STEM instruction.
Provide direct coaching to school leaders and instructional leaders focused on math and science instruction, teacher development, and content knowledge
Observe classroom instruction and planning, delivering actionable feedback aligned to Rocketship’s STEM instructional vision and core competencies
Mentor leaders to strengthen their ability to coach teachers and improve STEM outcomes across supported schools
Program Implementation & Fidelity
Ensure strong implementation of Rocketship’s STEM curriculum and instructional model across supported Tennessee schools.
Support schools in implementing core STEM programs with fidelity to instructional design and pacing expectations
Develop and adapt pacing guidance aligned to Tennessee school calendars and regional priorities
Curate and share instructional resources, exemplars, and tools to support effective planning and execution by teachers and leaders
Progress Monitoring & Instructional Effectiveness
Monitor the effectiveness of STEM program implementation and student outcomes across supported Tennessee schools.
Support the use of assessments and instructional data aligned to grade-level standards and curricular materials
Analyze priority student achievement and implementation data to identify trends and areas for targeted support
Share clear insights and recommendations with Tennessee regional leaders to inform coaching, planning, and instructional decision-making
Regional Collaboration, Vision & Goal-Setting
Partner with Tennessee regional leadership to align on STEM instructional vision, priorities, and goals.
Collaborate with regional leaders to define and refine the Tennessee STEM instructional vision and success metrics
Support schools in setting instructional goals and monitoring progress toward shared outcomes
Partner with regional teams and the broader Academics team to ensure alignment with Rocketship’s Core Model and instructional priorities
Professional Development & Regional Learning
Design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to Tennessee’s instructional priorities in STEM.
Design and lead engaging professional development for Tennessee teachers, school leaders, and instructional staff
Identify regional professional learning priorities using qualitative and quantitative data
Support summer professional development and start-of-year learning experiences for Tennessee schools
Core Characteristics
Successful candidates will demonstrate Rocketship’s core characteristics in their leadership and instructional practice:
Pursuit of Excellence – Continuously improves outcomes through data, feedback, and reflective practice
Authenticity – Leads with transparency, humility, and alignment to Rocketship’s values
Community – Builds strong relationships and values collective impact across schools and teams
Tenacity – Relentlessly pursues instructional goals in service of student success
Innovation – Challenges the status quo and takes responsible risks to improve instruction
Qualifications
Experience
3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, school administration, or related fields
At least 3 years of K–5 lead teaching experience in a core content area (math or science preferred) with evidence of strong student outcomes
At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults in a school or instructional leadership role
Experience implementing and coaching on high-quality STEM instructional programs preferred
Skills
Strong instructional coaching and adult learning facilitation skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive instructional decisions
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred (Education or a related field)
Salary:
$90,000 - $112,500 a year
Physical Demands & Compensation 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. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
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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 Coaching and Curriculum team is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Associate Director of STEM to support high-quality, rigorous, and equitable mathematics and science instruction across Rocketship Tennessee schools. This role partners closely with Tennessee regional and school leaders to strengthen instructional practice and improve student outcomes in STEM.
The Associate Director of STEM provides direct instructional leadership and coaching support to 3–5 Tennessee schools, ensuring strong implementation of Rocketship’s STEM instructional vision and core programs. This role works in close collaboration with regional leadership and school-based instructional teams and reports to the Senior Director of Schools.
Below are the essential functions:
Coaching & Leader Development
Build instructional capacity among Tennessee school leaders and instructional leaders through targeted coaching and development in STEM instruction.
Provide direct coaching to school leaders and instructional leaders focused on math and science instruction, teacher development, and content knowledge
Observe classroom instruction and planning, delivering actionable feedback aligned to Rocketship’s STEM instructional vision and core competencies
Mentor leaders to strengthen their ability to coach teachers and improve STEM outcomes across supported schools
Program Implementation & Fidelity
Ensure strong implementation of Rocketship’s STEM curriculum and instructional model across supported Tennessee schools.
Support schools in implementing core STEM programs with fidelity to instructional design and pacing expectations
Develop and adapt pacing guidance aligned to Tennessee school calendars and regional priorities
Curate and share instructional resources, exemplars, and tools to support effective planning and execution by teachers and leaders
Progress Monitoring & Instructional Effectiveness
Monitor the effectiveness of STEM program implementation and student outcomes across supported Tennessee schools.
Support the use of assessments and instructional data aligned to grade-level standards and curricular materials
Analyze priority student achievement and implementation data to identify trends and areas for targeted support
Share clear insights and recommendations with Tennessee regional leaders to inform coaching, planning, and instructional decision-making
Regional Collaboration, Vision & Goal-Setting
Partner with Tennessee regional leadership to align on STEM instructional vision, priorities, and goals.
Collaborate with regional leaders to define and refine the Tennessee STEM instructional vision and success metrics
Support schools in setting instructional goals and monitoring progress toward shared outcomes
Partner with regional teams and the broader Academics team to ensure alignment with Rocketship’s Core Model and instructional priorities
Professional Development & Regional Learning
Design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to Tennessee’s instructional priorities in STEM.
Design and lead engaging professional development for Tennessee teachers, school leaders, and instructional staff
Identify regional professional learning priorities using qualitative and quantitative data
Support summer professional development and start-of-year learning experiences for Tennessee schools
Core Characteristics
Successful candidates will demonstrate Rocketship’s core characteristics in their leadership and instructional practice:
Pursuit of Excellence – Continuously improves outcomes through data, feedback, and reflective practice
Authenticity – Leads with transparency, humility, and alignment to Rocketship’s values
Community – Builds strong relationships and values collective impact across schools and teams
Tenacity – Relentlessly pursues instructional goals in service of student success
Innovation – Challenges the status quo and takes responsible risks to improve instruction
Qualifications
Experience
3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, school administration, or related fields
At least 3 years of K–5 lead teaching experience in a core content area (math or science preferred) with evidence of strong student outcomes
At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults in a school or instructional leadership role
Experience implementing and coaching on high-quality STEM instructional programs preferred
Skills
Strong instructional coaching and adult learning facilitation skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive instructional decisions
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred (Education or a related field)
Salary:
$90,000 - $112,500 a year
Physical Demands & Compensation 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. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
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