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

Blackstone Valley Prep; Central Falls, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep in Central Falls, RI seeks a Long Term Substitute Science Teacher (grades 7 and 8) to deliver NGSS-aligned science instruction and foster inquiry-based learning in a diverse public school setting.

A bachelor’s degree is required and RI teaching certification is expected by hire; two years of teaching experience preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration with a team, classroom routines, and strong communication with students and families.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required.
• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Next Generation Science Standards to deliver cross-cutting lessons in physical science, earth and space science, life science, and engineering.
• Encourage and develop scholars’ use of scientific inquiry to understand core concepts.
• 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, and the engagement with learning.
• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Full Time Central Falls, RI, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Salary Range: $49,354.00 To $78,455.00 Annually

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.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can achieve their goals for 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 meetings

Blackstone Valley Prep operates as a network of schools. Staff members may be assigned or reassigned to different BVP campuses, grade levels, or programs as needed to best support scholars and organizational needs. Placement decisions will consider individual strengths and certifications.

Other duties as required to fulfill the mission and vision of BVP

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Comprehensive medical and dental plan

Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests

Collaborative, team-driven culture

Instructional coaching

Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement

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

Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, with dependent care matched up to $1,500

Longevity and experiences bonuses

School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

In addition, Junior High School Science Teachers are expected to:

Utilize Next Generation Science Standards to deliver cross-cutting lessons in physical science, earth and space science, life science, and engineering

Encourage and develop scholars’ use of scientific inquiry to understand core concepts

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, and the engagement with learning

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

Qualifications:

A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required

Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required

A bachelor's degree is required

Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.