Middle School English Teacher

Job Description

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 are entrepreneurial, hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice, and they bring passion and expertise in their content area to the classroom.

Excel Academy is a network of 5 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. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely 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.

• Teach English to middle school students.
• Collaborate with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation.
• Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards.
• 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.
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

• Share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model.
• Be committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
• Work effectively in a team environment and support others in doing their best work.
• Be open to change, willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for personal professional growth and improvement.

• A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Rhode Island certified for Middle Grades 5-8 or in the process of obtaining certification.

$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.