Creative or Performing Arts Teacher

Providence Preparatory Charter School (RI); Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Preparatory Charter School (RI) in Providence, RI seeks a Creative or Performing Arts Teacher to lead middle school visual arts, theater, music, and related content areas within a standards-aligned curriculum. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction, strong classroom management, collaboration with colleagues, and ongoing professional development.

Candidates should have RI certification eligibility and a passion for nurturing student creativity and literacy across the arts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Full Rhode Island certification or eligibility to receive expert residency or emergency certification.
• 1–2 years of full-time teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply; exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead teacher for multiple sections/classes in Visual Arts, Theater, Music, or related content area.
• Demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Develop productive relationships with students, parents and families.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and staff meetings.
• Create a positive classroom culture that supports high academic achievement.

Skills

Arts instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Instructional coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

RI certification eligibility

Job description

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Creative or Performing Arts Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5930051

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are committed to preparation for high school, college and beyond. Literacy and numeracy are at the heart of a world-class education and unlock the doors to college and opportunity.

We are committed to unlocking potential in every student. We offer a robust curriculum for all that includes music, drama, the arts and unique signature experiences. We are committed to meeting the needs of all students.

We are committed to excellent teaching. We are committed to instructional excellence and we prioritize intellectual preparation, coaching and feedback. We believe high quality teachers are the heart of a high performing school.

We are committed to the City of Providence. Our school was founded by Providence educators for Providence children. We are committed to our community and seek to reflect the diversity of our city within our school.

This is where you come in. PVD Prep seeks passionate and highly skilled Teaching Partners who are willing and able to move mountains for the PVD Prep raptors. To be excellent in this role, you will:

• Have a deep passion for high quality instruction.
• See every moment of the school day as an opportunity to perfect your craft.
• Thrive on coaching, professional development and collaboration with like-minded educators.
• Maintain a proven track record of moving mountains.
• Love the middle school years!

Your specific duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Serve as a lead teacher, as necessary, for multiple sections / classes each day (Visual Arts, Theater, Music, Physical Education or other content area depending on assignment) using a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Demonstrating exceptionally strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Developing strong, productive relationships with students, parents and families
• Participating in professional development opportunities and attending all staff, team, and community meetings
• Creating a positive, achievement-oriented classroom culture that allows all students to achieve high academic standards

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher > Arts: Dance
• Classroom Teacher > Arts: Drama
• Classroom Teacher > Business Education
• Classroom Teacher > Computer Science
• Classroom Teacher > Family & Consumer Science
• Classroom Teacher > STEM/STEAM
• Classroom Teacher > Technology/Industrial Arts
• Classroom Teacher > Video Production

Job Requirements

• Additional qualifications:
  - Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
  - Master’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required
  - 1-2 years of full-time teaching experience preferred
  - Full Rhode Island certification or eligibility to receive expert residency or emergency certification
  - Exceptionally strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  - Ability to demonstrate competency in other content areas beyond certification content, particularly in Literacy.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toby Shepherd
• 155 Harrison St
• Providence, Rhode Island 02907
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]