26-27 Secondary History Teacher

Blackstone Valley Prep High School; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental plan

7 personal days per year

401(k) with employer match 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep High School in Cumberland, Rhode Island is seeking a 26-27 Secondary History Teacher to join our diverse network. The role focuses on US History and World History within a rigorous social studies program.

The position supports equity and high expectations for all scholars in a welcoming school culture. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and RI teacher certification, with CPI certification considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and RI teaching certification by hire date.
• Experience with personalized learning approaches is preferred.
• CPI certification is an asset for classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Mentor scholars in developing personalized learning strategies and social-emotional skills.
• Create a respectful, engaging classroom environment and strong rapport with students.
• Collaborate with colleagues on planning and reflective practice.
• Establish routines and procedures to ensure efficient class time use.
• Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and provide feedback.

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual (preferred)

Personalized learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Rhode Island teacher certification

CPI certified

Job description

Blackstone Valley Prep Blackstone Valley Prep High School - Cumberland, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

26-27 Secondary History Teacher

Blackstone Valley Prep Blackstone Valley Prep High School - Cumberland, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5106790

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Geography

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Government

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: US History

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: World History

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.

If required for the role, employees must hold and provide evidence of an appropriate Rhode Island certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.

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

• Comprehensive medical and dental plan
• Internal hiring to capitalize on individual strengths and interests
• Referral and return bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
• All staff members receive 7 personal days per year
• Opportunities for curriculum development
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Longevity Bonuses
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

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.
• Is results driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a “do whatever it takes” attitude and work ethic
• 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 sessions and family meet and greets

We are accepting for applications for any secondary English teachers for the 25-26 school year for anticipated openings

High School History Teachers are expected to:

• Mentor scholars in developing personalized learning strategies, emotional intelligence, and self-directed learning behaviors
• 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 timeManage scholar behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the contentModel a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with scholars, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of contentUse questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge scholars, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognitionIntellectually engage all scholars in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffoldingUtilize 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
  • A bachelor’s degree is required
  • Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required
  • Experience with personalized learning and the ability to leverage technology to help all scholars succeed
  • 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.
  • Certification in relevant coursework
  • CPI certified

  Compensation Range

  Refer to 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.

  Contact Information

  • Recruitment Recruitment
  • 291 Broad Street
  • Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
  • Phone: [phone]
  • Email: [e-mail]

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