Physical Education Teacher

Job Description

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.

• Comprehensive medical and dental plan
• Internal hiring to capitalize on individual strengths and interests
• Referral and return bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
• All staff members receive 9 personal days per year
• Opportunities for curriculum development
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Longevity Bonuses
• School‑aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars in a complex world
• Is results‑driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a "do whatever it takes" attitude and work ethic
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development sessions and family meet and greets

• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work undertaken by both scholars and teachers
• Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time
• Manage scholar behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the 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
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor scholar learning, provide feedback to scholars, and facilitate scholars' self‑monitoring of learning

• Hold an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification, and an Adapted Physical Education certification by the date of hire
• A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required
• CPI certification
• Certification in relevant field (if applicable)

Refer to Teacher STEP Scale

• 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.