26-27 High School English Teacher

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy•Cumberland, RI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required
Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire.
Certification in relevant coursework
CPI certified

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required
Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required
Experience with personalized learning and the ability to leverage technology to help all scholars succeed

Responsibilities

Mentor scholars in developing personalized learning strategies, emotional intelligence, and self-directed learning behaviors
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Collaborate with team members for planning and reflective practice
Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work undertaken by both scholars and teachers
Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time
Manage scholar behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the content
Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with scholars, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content
Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge scholars, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognition
Intellectually engage all scholars in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding
Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor scholar learning, provide feedback to scholars, and facilitate scholars’ self-monitoring of learning

Benefits

Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan
Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
Collaborative, team-driven culture
Instructional coaching
Referral bonuses
Ongoing opportunities for professional development and access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
Longevity Bonuses
Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
Paid summer opportunities