High School Spanish Teacher (2026-2027)
About The Position
Excel Academy is seeking a High School Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5-12, with a strong focus on preparing students for college and community engagement. The majority of their 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and are often the first in their families to graduate from college. Excel Academy is committed to providing a free, high-quality, holistic education, evidenced by their students' growth and achievement rates, and their college graduation rates. The teaching role involves delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction, and successful candidates are typically entrepreneurial, eager for feedback, and passionate about their subject matter.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree is required
- Rhode Island certified (Secondary Bilingual Dual Education Teacher 6-12) or in the process of obtaining certification
- Share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model
- Committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education
- Work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work
- Open to change, willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree is preferred
- A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
- Speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level
- Being first generation college graduates
- Having grown up low-income
Responsibilities
- Teach High School Spanish to our Founding 9th 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 implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices with consistency
- 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 mission of the school is upheld
Benefits
- Starting Salary: $50 - 90k, commensurate with experience
- 8% raise structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
