Middle School Science Teacher/Advisor, Grade 6

Paul Cuffee School; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Cuffee School in Providence, Rhode Island seeks an advisor and subject area teacher for wellness, clubs, and related duties, with a 1.0 FTE exempt position.

You will differentiate instruction, build a positive learning environment, use inquiry-based approaches and technology to advance literacy, and support students through daily morning meetings and social-emotional learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university required.
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification required.
• National background check (after offer)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements well-organized curricula engaging students.
• Differentiates lessons based on student needs.
• Establishes a learning environment of scholarship and high expectations.
• Uses hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
• Uses current technologies to enhance instruction and literacy.
• Assesses students and uses results to plan instruction with feedback.
• Advises 20 students; conducts morning meetings and supports social-emotional learning.
• Collaborates with colleagues and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs lunch duty or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Differentiation

Advising & guidance

Collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

RI Certification (Elementary 1-6 or Middle Grades 5-8)

Job description

Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee’s life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship. To learn more about our school, please visit us at www.paulcuffee.org

Reports to: MiddleSchool Principal & Head of School

Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt

Overview

Serves as advisor and subject area teacher; teaches wellness class, clubs, and other classes, as needed. Performs lunch duty or other duties, as needed.

Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares and implements well-organized curricula in which students are engaged in relevant, thoughtful, challenging work.
• Differentiates lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on the needs of each student.
• Establishes a learning environment of serious scholarship and high expectations that supports students’ interests, talents, and needs.
• Employs techniques that allow for hands-on, inquiry-based learning..
• Uses a variety of current technologies to enhance instruction and to advance students’ technological literacy.
• Uses various methods of assessment; uses assessment information to plan instruction and provide meaningful feedback to students.
• Defines, communicates, and upholds acceptable standards of student behavior and develops open communication, mutual respect, and rapport with students.
• Serves as an advisor and advocate for 20 students; holds a morning meeting every day with them, works to provide social-emotional learning as well as guidance, and serves as the main conduit to advisees’ families.
• Contributes to a positive collegial environment; collaborates with colleagues, communicates well with all constituents, honors confidentiality, fulfills time commitments, and enjoys teaching.
• Strengthens skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university required
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification required
• Elementary Education Teacher 1-6 (Grade 6 only) OR
• Middle Grades Teacher 5-8 (in subject area) OR
• National background check (after offer)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required