High School English Teacher — Student-Centered Curriculum

English Teacher (26‑27 School Year)

Beacon Charter Schools – Beacon Charter High School for the Arts, Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026

Position Type:
Full‑time

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher >
English & Language Arts

Beacon Charter High School for the Arts seeks a full‑time English teacher with a valid RI Secondary English certificate to join our dedicated and passionate teaching faculty. Comfort with curriculum writing is preferred.

Beacon, one of the state's most successful public charter schools, is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and serves 231 student artists from across the state.

• Teach English to high‑school students, including lesson planning, classroom instruction, and assessment.
• Develop curriculum and instructional materials aligned with state standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and school improvement.
• Engage parents and families as partners in student success.
• Participate in professional development and school events.

• Strong, standards‑based lesson planning and development skills.
• Student‑centered approach.
• Commitment to being a participating team member.

• Believe that 100% of students can learn and be successful in an environment of mutual respect and inclusion.
• Embrace and support the diversity of our school community and encourage students as they develop their unique identities.
• Engage families as partners in student success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures.
• Are results‑driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a collaborative attitude.
• Participate meaningfully in professional learning opportunities and enhance professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from others.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Robin Murphy, Principal, Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
• 320 Main Street
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
• Phone:
• Email: rmurphy