High School Spanish Teacher

Excel Academy Charter Schools; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional compensation for languageFl

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Excel Academy Charter Schools seeks a Spanish teacher to deliver high-quality, college-preparatory instruction for heritage speakers across multiple grade levels. The role emphasizes entrepreneurial teaching, ongoing feedback, and deep content expertise in Spanish.

Ideal candidates hold RI certification for Secondary Bilingual Dual Education (6-12) or are in the process of obtaining it. Experience in urban public or charter schools is preferred but not required; commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Rhode Island Secondary Bilingual Dual Education Teacher 6-12 certification or in progress.
• Two years' teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to heritage speakers across multiple grades.
• Collaborate with department to develop and refine the foreign language curriculum.
• Design and implement rigorous assessments to evaluate student mastery.
• Create a safe, orderly learning environment using classroom management strategies.
• Provide coverage during non-instructional time as needed.
• Contribute as a productive member of the Excel Academy community.
• Uphold the mission of the school in all activities.

Skills

Spanish language instruction

Bilingual education

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model here.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.

About the Role

Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to several sections of heritage speakers in multiple grade levels;
• Collaborate with department members to develop and refine Excel's foreign language curriculum;
• Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards;
• Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel's classroom management strategies and best practices with consistency;
• Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time;
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred;
• Rhode Island certified (Secondary Bilingual Dual Education Teacher 6-12) or in the process of obtaining certification. You can learn more here:
• A minimum of two years' teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.

Excel Academy Charter Schools is committed to its work as an anti-racist organization. One critical element of that commitment is building and empowering a diverse staff that reflects the community that we serve.. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose experiences share important points of intersection with those of our students. Staff who demonstrate fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic (languages spoken widely by our diverse community of families) will receive additional compensation, as will staff who are alumni of our schools.

Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.