26-27 Long Term Substitute - Secondary Math Teacher (grades 7,8)

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy • Central Falls, RI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is seeking dedicated team members for a Long Term Substitute - Secondary Math Teacher role, covering grades 7 and 8. BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools committed to preparing scholars for college and beyond. The network aims to be diverse, reflecting the socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics of the communities it serves. BVP seeks staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for equity in classrooms, curriculums, and school systems. The role requires a commitment to the belief that all scholars can be successful and a dedication to fostering an environment of respect, inclusion, and equity.

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
• If required for your role, you must provide evidence of proficiency or awareness in the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy through the completion of a RIDE approved program or Rhode Island educator preparation program.

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

Responsibilities

• Build students conceptual understanding to enable continued rigor of higher level topics
• 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, the efficient use of time, and scholar engagement with 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
• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

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

What This Job Offers

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