Founding 10th Grade Spanish Teacher (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools•Providence, RI

About The Position

Excel Academy is a network of five schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. Its mission is to provide a free, high-quality holistic education and prepare students to succeed in high school and college and contribute productively to their communities. Excel teachers provide rigorous, college-preparatory instruction and individualized support. Successful teachers are entrepreneurial instructors and eager learners who welcome frequent, high-quality feedback and bring passion and expertise in their subject area. The Founding 10th Grade Spanish Teacher will teach high school Spanish to the school’s founding 10th-grade students. The role also contributes to curriculum refinement, assessment design, a safe learning environment, and the broader 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.
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 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 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; preferred but not required.
Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by Excel students and families.
Being a first-generation college graduate.
Having grown 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.
Do whatever it takes to ensure the school’s mission is upheld.