Founding 10th Grade Spanish 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 serving students in grades 5–12. The organization aims to prepare students to succeed in high school and college and to engage productively in their communities. Excel emphasizes rigorous instruction, high expectations, and individualized support.

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

The Founding 10th Grade Spanish Teacher will teach high school Spanish to the founding 10th-grade students. The role includes collaborating with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation, designing and implementing rigorous assessments, helping create a safe learning environment, providing coverage during non-instructional time as needed, and contributing to the Excel Academy community. The ideal candidate would start in August 2027. Starting salary is $50,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an 8% raise structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Rhode Island certification as an All Grades World Languages Teacher, PK–12 (Spanish), or be in the process of obtaining certification.
• Commitment to and belief in all students and in 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, willingness to problem-solve, and desire to seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• 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 Excel students and families.
• First-generation college graduate.
• Grew up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school Spanish 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.
• Help ensure the school’s mission is upheld.

What This Job Offers

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