Elementary Teacher
Excel Academy Charter Schools
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Quick overview
Teachers are responsible for delivering rigorous, high-quality instruction in ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science to 5th-grade students. They must also collaborate on curriculum development, design assessments, and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must hold or be in the process of obtaining Rhode Island Elementary (1-6) certification.
Job description
- Organization Overview Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality, free, and public education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers.
- Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed and we opened a new school in Rhode Island in 2022.
- At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.
- At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements.
- We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development.
- We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive.
- Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.
- Growth Happens Here.
About the Role
- Excel Academy teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction designed to foster the success of their students.
- Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice.
- They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.
- They prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive.
- Your Impact Teaching Responsibilities Teach our 5th grade students ELA, Social Studies, Math and/or Science; Collaborate with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation; Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards; Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices with consistency; Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time; Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred; Rhode Island certified (Elementary 1-6) or in the process of obtaining certification. You can learn more here: https://www.ride.ri.gov/TeachersAdministrators/EducatorCertification/RICertificationRequirementsandApplications.aspx Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income. Mission Alignment You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model; You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education; You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.
