English as a Second Language Teacher

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

At Rocketship Public Schools, our English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialists help multilingual learners build the language skills, confidence, and academic foundations needed to thrive.

Through our collaborative co-teaching model, ESL Specialists work alongside general education teachers in the regular classroom, integrating English language development into daily instruction. This inclusive approach promotes authentic language immersion while ensuring students have access to rigorous, grade-level learning.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Collaborative Co-Teaching: Partner with general education teachers to plan and deliver engaging, language-rich instruction.

• Inclusive Language Immersion: Support multilingual learners alongside their peers, strengthening speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through everyday classroom experiences.

• Individualized Support: Differentiate instruction and use WIDA assessment data to tailor strategies to students' language proficiency levels.

• Meaningful Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with teachers, families, and school leaders to support student growth.

• Instructional Leadership: Share ESL expertise, model effective strategies, and help strengthen language development practices across the school.

Your Impact

As an ESL Specialist, you'll serve as both a co-teacher and language development expert, helping multilingual learners build English proficiency while actively participating in grade-level instruction.

At Rocketship, we believe every child deserves to be known, loved, and challenged. You'll help bring that commitment to life every day.

ESL Specialists report to an Assistant Principal.