Middle School STEM Teacher (Math or Science, SY27-28)

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

2d • $50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Excel Academy is seeking a Middle School STEM Teacher to teach Math or Science to middle school students for the 2027–2028 school year. Excel teachers deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster student success. Teachers who thrive at Excel are entrepreneurial instructors and eager learners who welcome frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice and bring passion and expertise in their content area.

The role includes collaborating with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation, designing and implementing rigorous assessments, creating a safe learning environment, providing coverage during non-instructional time as needed, and contributing productively to the Excel Academy community. The starting salary is $50,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an 8% raise structure.

Excel Academy is a six-school network in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving 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 engage productively in their communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Rhode Island certification for Middle Grades 5–8, 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 environment 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-level proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by Excel students and families.
• Being a first-generation college graduate or having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach Math or Science to middle school 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.

What This Job Offers

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