Junior High School Math Teacher (Grades 7-8)

Classroom Teacher

Central Falls, RI  ▪  ID: 056098-013 ▪  Full-Time / Regular

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.

Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics.  We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Learn more about why BVP is different.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

·       Build students’ conceptual understanding to enable continued rigor of higher level topics;

·       Create an environment of respect and rapport;

·       Collaborate with team members for planning and reflective practice;

·       Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work undertaken by both scholars and teachers;

·       Create lesson plans to teach students a subject;

·       Teach lessons to an entire class or to smaller groups;

·       Grade students’ assignments and exams;

·       Participate in 1 hour of Professional Development each month;

·       Participate in Parent(Family) / Teacher Conferences;

·       Provide expert advice about the content, processes, and strategies that will shape individual;

·       Model exemplary professional learning practice including seeking feedback from other teachers and leaders on their classroom practice as part of critical reflection and inquiry to improve practice;

·       Be a part of the group of teachers involved in managing all the activities related to the culture at the event, by selecting the theme of the function, songs to be used, and importantly what is the message that needs to be conveyed to the audience through all the programs;

·       Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom, the efficient use of time, and scholar engagement with content;

·       Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with scholars, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content;

·       Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge scholars, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognition;

·       Intellectually engage all scholars in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding; and

·       Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor scholar learning, provide feedback to scholars, and facilitate scholars’ self-monitoring of learning.

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

·       Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan

·       Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests

·       Collaborative, team-driven culture

·       Instructional coaching

·       Referral bonuses

·       Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for all employees

·       All staff members receive a minimum of 7 personal days per year

·       401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%

·       Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)

·       Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)

·       Longevity Bonuses

·       Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)

·       School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

·       Paid summer opportunities

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or related field.

·       One year of experience as a Mathematics teacher.

·       Participate in professional development programs.

·       Must be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education with an Initial or Professional Certification in grades 7-12 Mathematics.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online.  If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.

Full-time employment.  This position is part of Rhode Island Mayoral Academy, Blackstone Valley Prep’s employee referral program and is eligible for an employee referral incentive.