XLRI Teaching Fellow (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Excel Academy Teaching Fellowship is a year-long intensive teacher development program. During the first half of the school year, Fellows develop classroom culture and management skills; during the second half, they focus on content and lesson instruction. Fellows build their practice through classroom observations, student support, instructional practice in varied settings, weekly coaching meetings with an experienced Mentor Teacher, classroom coverage for absent teachers, and other development opportunities. They also attend bi-weekly professional development sessions on topics such as active circulation, clarity of academic instruction, standards-based learning, lesson internalization, and feedback. The position combines teaching opportunities, operational support, and professional development. Fellows co-teach and lead classes, plan lessons and units with Mentor Teachers, substitute teach across grades 5–12 and subject areas, and contribute to homeroom, advisory, grade-level, and enrichment activities. Fellows also provide 10–15 hours per week of operational support as requested. At the end of the fellowship, Fellows may apply for a lead teaching position for the following school year and, as current employees, are guaranteed an interview. High-performing Fellows may be asked to cover parental leave or apply for a mid-year lead opening; compensation increases to a full teacher salary during such coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Value ownership of personal growth in and out of the classroom.
Value initiative, welcome feedback, and have the ability to implement feedback effectively.
Value putting students first and believe that all students are capable of success.
Share a commitment to and belief in all students and Excel Academy Charter Schools’ mission, values, and educational model.
Commit to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
Work effectively in a team environment and be willing and eager to support others in doing their best work.
Be open to change, willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families.
First-generation college graduate.
Grew up low-income.

Responsibilities

Co-teach and lead teach a core subject or elective class throughout the school year.
Co-plan high-quality lessons with a Mentor Teacher.
Create and implement high-quality lessons.
Design and revise unit plans and lesson plans consistent with the long-term curriculum, in collaboration with a Mentor Teacher.
Attend and participate in Department or Grade Level Content Meetings.
Substitute teach classes in grades 5–12 across subject areas, as assigned in the daily morning email.
As needed, middle school Fellows plan and lead academic intervention periods.
Serve as a homeroom teacher or advisor.
Within a team of three teachers, plan and lead activities for a homeroom group of 29 students.
Participate in regular Grade Level Team meetings and contribute to team activities, assemblies, and special events.
Middle School Fellows lead a group of students in a 90-minute enrichment class session on Fridays each season.
Meet weekly with a Mentor Teacher to receive feedback on teaching-skill growth and development.
Provide 10–15 hours per week of operational support as requested by the Operations Team.
Provide coverage for non-instructional time, including lunch, study hall, recess, and enrichment, as requested.
Provide other operational support as requested.
Support planning and execution of field trips, such as community service, as needed.
Attend required bi-weekly Fellow professional development sessions from 4:30–5:30 PM.
Work with Mentor Teachers to develop professional development goals.
Participate in school-based and network-wide professional development training.
Attend weekly collaboration meetings with core content Grade Level Content and Department teams.
Attend and participate in Grade Level Team meetings and huddles.