Upper School Spanish Teacher/Advisor

Paul Cuffee School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Cuffee School is seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher/Advisor in Providence, RI. The role reports to the Upper School Principal and is a 1.0 FTE exempt position.

The successful candidate will teach Spanish, contribute to clubs as needed, and fulfill duties such as lunch supervision while supporting students’ academic and personal growth in a diverse, charter school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
• Valid Rhode Island All Grades World Language Teacher (Spanish) PK-12 Certificate is required.
• National background check after offer.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers well-organized curricula for Spanish with engaging, challenging work.
• Differentiates lessons based on individual student needs.
• Maintains high expectations and a supportive learning environment.
• Incorporates a variety of current technologies to enhance instruction.
• Assesses students and uses data to plan instruction.
• Supports students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates with families and school staff.
• Collaborates with colleagues and participates in professional development.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Upper School Spanish Teacher/Advisor

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This job is also posted in Paul Cuffee School , and Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5895961
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 visitus atwww.paulcuffee.org

Reports to: Upper School Principal

Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt

Overview

Serves as subject area teacher; teaches 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 stimulate critical (or divergent) thinking and problem-solving.
• 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.
• Supports students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Defines, communicates, and upholds acceptable standards of student behavior and develops open communication, mutual respect, and rapport with students.
• Communicates effectively with all constituents.
• Fulfills time commitments.
• Spends time outside of school preparing.
• Contributes to a positive collegial environment; collaborates with colleagues.
• Strengthens skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing and participates openly and actively in professional development, mentoring, and coaching in a continual cycle of growth and reflection.
• Keeps accurate records and completes all tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate depth of knowledge in subject matter.
• Models the behavior and expectations of our school community.
• Honors confidentiality.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, required
• Valid Rhode IslandAll Grades World Language Teacher (Spanish) Pk-12 Certificate, required
• National background check (after offer)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $49,121 to $92,518 Per Year
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Language: Spanish

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 459 Promenade Street
• Providence, Rhode Island 02908
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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