Middle School Art Teacher

Excel Academy Charter Schools

Excel Academy is a network of five schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.

Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. 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.

A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree preferred; a minimum of two years' teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required; an unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model; a commitment to addressing inequity in education; the ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment; the ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; an entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & programs; and can speak to their personal investment and commitment to antiracist education and diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school community and beyond.

Preference will be given to applicants who also: have a track record of leading and/or engaging in anti-racist work; have a track record that reflects the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture; have experience in a public or charter school setting and have experience working with schools that serve grades K-12; have experience teaching or leading schools that serve family populations that are similar to those at Excel Academy; and speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently.

You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model; you are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education; you work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and you are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.

A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred; Rhode Island certified (All Grades Art Teacher) or in the process of obtaining certification. Salary $50,000-$81,000 commensurate with experience. 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.