Art Teacher - Equity-Focused, Diverse Charter School

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy; Saylesville (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary by STEP Scale

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Paid summer opportunities

9 personal days per year

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Rhode Island is hiring dedicated Art Teachers who foster an inclusive, respectful classroom culture and high-level engagement with standards-based art instruction.

You'll establish routines, manage behavior to maximize learning, and use formative assessments to guide planning. A bachelor's degree and RI certification are required; bilingual candidates are preferred, and CPI certification is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required for the role.
• Rhode Island teacher certification by date of hire is required.
• CPI certification is preferred for applicants.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.
• Experience in diverse public schools is a plus.
• Certification in a relevant field may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment of respect and rapport with scholars.
• Establish a culture of learning reflecting the value of art education.
• Set routines and procedures for smooth classroom operation.
• Manage scholar behavior to enable high engagement with content.
• Model precise language for clear expectations and directions.
• Use questions and discussions to challenge and develop thinking.
• Engage all scholars with well-designed art tasks and scaffolding.
• Use formative and summative assessments to guide instructional planning.

Skills

Teaching

Bilingual

RI Certification knowledge

Education standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Rhode Island teacher certification

CPI certification

Certification in relevant field

Job description

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Rhode Island is hiring dedicated Art Teachers who foster an inclusive, respectful classroom culture and high-level engagement with standards-based art instruction.

You'll establish routines, manage behavior to maximize learning, and use formative assessments to guide planning. A bachelor's degree and RI certification are required; bilingual candidates are preferred, and CPI certification is welcomed.