Founding 10th Grade Science Teacher (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

11d • $50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Excel Academy is hiring a Founding 10th Grade Science Teacher for the 2027–2028 school year. Excel Academy is a network of five schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving grades 5–12. Its teachers provide rigorous, high-quality college-preparatory instruction designed to support student success. Teachers who thrive at Excel are entrepreneurial instructors and eager learners who value frequent, high-quality feedback and bring passion and expertise in their content area. The ideal candidate would start in August 2027. The starting salary is $50,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an 8% raise structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Rhode Island certification, with the exact content area to be determined (most likely Chemistry or Physics), 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, willingness to problem-solve, and willingness to seek 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.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by Excel students and families.
• First-generation college graduate.
• Grew up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school science to 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 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