Middle School Science Teacher​/Advisor

Middle School Science Teacher/Advisor

Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee’s life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility.

Our school accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship.

Reports to: Middle School Principal & Head of School

Hours: 1.0 FTE (193-day position), Exempt

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $40,903 to $81,815 Per Year

Serves as advisor and science teacher; teaches wellness class, clubs, and other classes as needed. Performs lunch duty or other duties as needed.

• Prepares and implements well‑organized curricula in which students are engaged in relevant, thoughtful, challenging work.
• Differentiates lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on the needs of each student.
• Establishes a learning environment of serious scholarship and high expectations that supports students’ interests, talents, and needs.
• Employs techniques that allow for hands‑on, inquiry‑based learning.
• Uses a variety of current technologies to enhance instruction and to advance students’ technological literacy.
• Employs various methods of assessment; uses assessment information to plan instruction and provide meaningful feedback to students.
• Defines, communicates, and upholds acceptable standards of student behavior and develops open communication, mutual respect, and rapport with students.
• Serves as an advisor and advocate for 20 students; holds a morning meeting every day with them, works to provide social‑emotional learning as well as guidance, and serves as the main conduit to advisees’ families.
• Contributes to a positive collegial environment; collaborates with colleagues, communicates well with all constituents, honors confidentiality, fulfills time commitments, and enjoys teaching.
• Strengthens skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification, either:
  • Middle Grades Teacher 5‑8 (in science)
  • Secondary Grades Science Teacher 7‑12
• National background check (after offer).
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Andrea Carrera
• 459 Promenade Street
• Providence, Rhode Island 02908
• Phone: 401‑453‑2626
• Email: acarrera