Advisor (High School Teacher)

Advisor - Social Studies/Social Reasoning (High School Teacher)

The Met, founded by the non-profit Big Picture Learning, began in 1996 as a groundbreaking new school with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, high standards, and strong family engagement. With more than 30 years of experience in educating students, the Met has expanded to a network of six small high schools throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, and become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Met milestones include internships, individual learning plans, advisories, and a breakthrough college transition program.

Position: Advisor (High School Teacher) Campus: Providence Campus Reports to: Building Principal Employment Status: Full Time, permanent, academic year Salary Range: Step Salary Schedule, starting at $50,000 (step 1) - $66,000 (step 5) Start Date: August 2026 Position Overview: An advisor at a Big Picture Learning school plays a complex role. An advisor is not only a teacher. Implement, by instruction and action, the BPL philosophy of education Facilitate trimester learning plan meetings with each student and his or her family Forecast the educational needs of each student based on their interests and abilities Identify learning opportunities and internships for students Facilitate internship searches through phone calls, shadow days, and informational interviews to ensure that each student has an internship Monitor student internships through site visits (bi-weekly), phone calls (weekly), and mentor meetings (monthly) Report on each student's educational and social progress in detail through trimester narratives, phone calls to parents, and weekly student meetings Run at least two sessions with advisory per day on non-internship days Attend weekly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development days, and yearly training sessions Facilitate additional educational and health services for each advisee as needed Create a positive culture of learning Maintain complete and factual records (transcripts) on each student as required by school and law Work with staff on strategies for grade levels, school, and network Make provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related reasons outside of the school day when necessary

Bachelor's Degree Appropriate State or Rhode Island Teaching Certificate(s)-Secondary Level Basic knowledge of all teaching subjects and a specialty in a specific area Basic knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments within education Basic classroom management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Access to reliable transportation with a clean driving record Preferred Skills and Experience: Excellent problem-solving skills, multi-tasking abilities Ability to demonstrate competency in other content areas beyond certification content, particularly in Math, Science, and Literacy Resiliency, ability to improvise and work through uncertainties A sense of humor All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $50,000 to $66,000 Per Year