Founding 10th Grade English Teacher (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

13d • $50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Excel Academy is a network of five schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5–12 for high school, college, and productive community engagement. Excel serves 1,700 students, most of whom identify as Latinx or Hispanic and many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. The organization provides a free, high-quality holistic education through high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support.

Excel teachers deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster student success. Teachers who thrive at Excel are entrepreneurial instructors and eager learners who welcome frequent, high-quality feedback. They bring passion and expertise in their content area and are eager to share it with students.

The Founding 10th Grade English Teacher will teach high school English to the founding 10th-grade students and contribute to curriculum, assessment, and the wider school community. The ideal candidate would start in August 2027. The stated salary is $50,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an 8% raise structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Rhode Island certification as a Secondary Grades English Teacher (grades 6–12), or be in the process of obtaining certification.
• Commitment to and belief in all students and Excel Academy Charter Schools’ mission, values, and educational model.
• Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and willingness to support others in doing their best work.
• Openness to change, problem-solving, and seeking feedback for professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• At least two years of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting; preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by Excel students and families.
• First-generation college graduate.
• Grew up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school English to the founding 10th-grade students.
• 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 consistently implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices.
• Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time.
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community.
• Support the school’s mission.

What This Job Offers

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