Enrichment Community Teacher, Lower Academy (K-8)

RISE Prep Mayoral Academy•Woonsocket, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RISE Prep Academies is seeking dedicated educators who believe in our mission and demonstrate high expectations for themselves, scholars, families, and colleagues. We are looking for smart, driven individuals who are relentless in their work and capable of delivering ambitious results for scholars. RISE Prep Academies is committed to providing professional development and growth opportunities for all educators. RISE Prep Academies is a college preparatory K-12 public charter school network in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where college preparation begins in Kindergarten. Our mission is to ensure all students achieve the academic skills, content knowledge, and character necessary for college or career through a rigorous curriculum, structured learning environment, and character education. We are committed to establishing intentionally diverse schools that enroll students from both urban and suburban communities, teaching the importance and value of diversity. Our curriculum includes a community engagement component to foster habits of service, helping, and kindness, shaping engaged and caring community members. RISE Prep Academies is built on six critical elements: a rigorous college preparatory program focused on literacy and math, a joyful culture with structure and discipline, recruiting and developing excellent teachers, an extended school day, partnerships with families and communities, and the strategic use of data to propel scholar achievement.

Requirements

Be of good character.
Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
Meet the RI Paraprofessional Standards (Education and certification) or be willing to complete the requirements within 1 year of employment.
Hold or be able to attain Safety Care Certification within 1 year of employment, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in education or related field.
Bilingual candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for K-8 Enrichment teachers (Art, Music, Physical Education, etc.) and other team members when they are out of the building.
Review and facilitate substitute lessons and provide instruction in the Classroom (K-8 Enrichment).
Support school-wide needs as assigned and identified by the Director/Dean of School Operations.
Maintain collaborative and professional communication with educators and the broader school community.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning scholars and families.
Provide additional scholar-specific supports and assistance as outlined in their IEP.