Associate Director of STEM

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Successful candidates will demonstrate Rocketship’s core characteristics in…