Middle School Art Teacher

Immediate School-Based Openings: Massachusetts Campus TBD, Massachusetts

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Organization Overview   

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality, free, and public education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed and we opened a new school in Rhode Island in 2022.  At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.     

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.    

Growth Happens Here.   


Your Impact
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 tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent high-quality feedback on their practice.  This is a unique opportunity to get broad and deep exposure in a high-performing urban school. This position will perform a variety of essential responsibilities, including (but not limited to):   

  • Teach art to students in grades 5-8;
  • Provide coverage during instructional and non-instructional time;
  • Lead an art-focused Enrichment activity on Friday afternoons;
  • Co-lead a homeroom and serving as an advisor to a subset of students;
  • Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

Qualifications   

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred;
  • A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting is preferred but not required;
Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.    
Mission Alignment   
  • You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;   
  • You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;   
  • You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and   
  • You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.   

   

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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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