Organization Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. In the fall of 2022 we will welcome a founding class of 5th graders to help us launch Excel Academy Rhode Island. By 2032, Excel Rhode Island will run 4 schools serving over 2,100 students from Providence, Central Falls, and North Providence.

We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.

Growth Happens Here.

About the Role
At Excel, Art is not just an elective; it is an opportunity for students to discover their passions, voices, and means of expression. As one of the few teachers who works directly with all students in the school on a weekly basis, having a strong desire for relationship building is a must. This is a unique opportunity to support in the founding of the Arts department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach Art to our Founding 5th grade students;
• Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices with consistency;
• Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time;
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Understand how your identity markers (including race, class, and gender) impact your leadership;
• Demonstrate understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities;
• Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues, students, families and the surrounding community;
• Understand the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making; and
• Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/be responsive to feedback and lessons learned.

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred;
• Rhode Island certified or in the process of obtaining certification. You can learn more here:
  • https://www.ride.ri.gov/TeachersAdministrators/EducatorCertification/RICertificationRequirementsandApplications.aspx
• A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic 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 openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement; and
• 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 experience in a public or charter school setting, and
• Speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, Khmer, and Vietnamese.