26-27 Long Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary

SilkRoad; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & Dental

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Rhode Island seeks dedicated elementary teachers to foster a love of learning in a diverse public school community. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and demonstrate Rhode Island teacher certification by hire date; two years of diverse public school teaching experience preferred.

The school offers a competitive STEP salary scale, comprehensive medical and dental plans, a 401(k) match, generous leave, and strong professional development

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Successful applicants must hold and provide evidence of an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire.
• A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency or awareness in Science of Reading and Structured Literacy as required.
• Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment of respect and rapport.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to provide differentiated instruction to scholars based on scholar need.
• Establish a culture of learning reflecting the importance of the work undertaken by scholars and teachers.
• Establish and monitor routines for smooth classroom operation, efficient use of time and engagement with learning.
• Model precise and expressive language to communicate expectations, directions and content.
• Use questions and discussions to challenge scholars and promote higher-order thinking.
• Engage scholars in well-designed learning tasks requiring complex thinking with appropriate scaffolding.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning and monitor learning.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Rhode Island teacher certification

Two years teaching experience (preferred)

Job description

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

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.

Learn more about why BVP is different.

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

• 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

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

• 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

*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

In addition, Elementary Teachers are expected to:

Create an environment of respect and rapport

Collaborate with co-teachers to provide differentiated instruction to scholars based on scholar need

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 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 bachelor’s degree is required

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

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

As required for your role, you are required to demonstrate 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.

Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required

Compensation Range:

Teacher STEP Scale

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.