Art Teacher; grades 5

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) is an intentionally diverse network of tuition‑free public charter schools across Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln and Pawtucket. BVP’s mission is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond.

We are seeking an Art Teacher (grades 5‑6) for our Upper Elementary School in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

• Job : 5773853
• Position Type: Full‑time
• Job Category: Classroom Teacher >
  Art
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

• Create an environment of respect and rapport.
• Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work undertaken by scholars and teachers.
• Establish and monitor routines and procedures for smooth classroom operation and efficient use of time.
• Manage scholar behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with content.
• Model precise and expressive language to communicate expectations, directions, and content explanations.
• Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to challenge scholars cognitively, advance high‑level thinking, promote metacognition.
• Intellectually engage scholars through well‑designed tasks that require complex thinking and scaffold appropriately.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor learning, give feedback, and facilitate self‑monitoring.
• Act on the belief that every scholar can succeed in college and beyond.
• Embrace diversity, foster respect and inclusion, and build an equitable community.
• Cultivate scholars’ social and personal skills for a complex world.
• Be results‑driven with excellent planning and organization, a "do whatever it takes" attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Engage meaningfully with professional growth opportunities and share and seek assistance with colleagues.
• Act ethically, with integrity, and follow all school, network, and state policies.
• Engage families as partners in scholar success, respecting diverse backgrounds.
• Attend mandatory professional development sessions and family meet‑and‑greet events.

• A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred, but not required.
• Successful applicants must hold a valid Rhode Island teacher certification by date of hire (reciprocity available from over 30 states).
• CPI certification and relevant field certification (if applicable).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Comprehensive medical and dental plan.
• Internal hiring opportunities.
• Referral and return bonuses.
• Ongoing professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• 9 personal days per year for all staff.
• Curriculum development opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan, 100% vested immediately, 5% employer match.
• Generous parental leave benefits.
• Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Preference in enrollment for school‑aged children of BVP employees (restrictions apply).

Refer to Teacher STEP Scale. BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries; the transparent salary scale is based on experience, competencies, and responsibilities.

• Submit a resume and tailored cover letter online. The cover letter should highlight your alignment with our mission.
• Save documents with your first and last name.
• The application window is open until the position is filled.

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.

• Recruitment Office
• 291 Broad Street
• Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
• Phone: 401‑335‑3133
• Email: recruitment