26-27 Art Teacher (grades 5,6)

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy • Lincoln, RI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is seeking dedicated Art Teachers for grades 5 and 6. BVP is a network of tuition-free public charter schools committed to providing a high-quality education and preparing every scholar for college and beyond. The network is intentionally diverse, reflecting the socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics of the communities it serves. BVP aims to create a staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences that mirror its students, families, and communities. Successful candidates will understand and advocate for equity in classrooms, curriculums, and school systems. The role involves fostering an environment of respect and inclusion, cultivating social and personal skills, engaging in professional growth, acting with integrity, partnering with families, and attending mandatory professional development and family events.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire.
• CPI certification
• Certification in relevant field (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required
• Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work undertaken by both scholars and teachers
• Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time
• Manage scholar behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the content
• Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with scholars, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content
• Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge scholars, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognition
• Intellectually engage all scholars in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor scholar learning, provide feedback to scholars, and facilitate scholars’ self-monitoring of learning

Benefits

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental plan
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team-driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development
• Access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
• A minimum of 9 personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
• Longevity Bonuses
• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
• Paid summer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level