Founding 10th Grade Math Teacher (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

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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. The organization serves 1,700 students, many of whom identify as Latinx or Hispanic and would be the first in their families to graduate from college. Its educational model combines high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support to promote student achievement and growth.

Excel teachers deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction to foster student success. The Founding 10th Grade Math Teacher will teach high school math to the school’s founding 10th-grade students and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, student support, and the wider school community. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial instructor, eager to learn and receive feedback, and passionate and knowledgeable about mathematics.

The stated starting salary is $50,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an 8% raise structure. The ideal start date is August 2027. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be reviewed as received.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Rhode Island certification as a Secondary Grades Mathematics Teacher (grades 6–12), or be in the process of obtaining certification.
• Commitment to and belief in all students and the mission, values, and educational model of Excel Academy Charter Schools.
• 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 a language commonly spoken by students and families.
• Being a first-generation college graduate.
• Having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school math 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.
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the school’s mission is upheld.

What This Job Offers

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