Enrichment Community Teacher Lower Academy K-8
Enrichment Community Teacher Lower Academy K-8
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Be an Enrichment Community Teacher at RISE Prep Academies. RISE Prep Academies knows that educator quality is the most important factor driving scholar achievement. We are seeking educators who believe strongly in our mission and whose actions demonstrate high expectations for themselves scholars families and colleagues. We hire smart driven people who are relentless in their work and have the characteristics and experiences necessary to deliver ambitious results for scholars. RISE Prep Academies prioritizes professional development and growth for each of its educators.
About RISE Prep Academies
RISE Prep Academies is a college preparatory K12 public charter school network based in Woonsocket Rhode Island where college preparation begins in Kindergarten. Approved by the Rhode Island Board of Education in October 2014 we opened our doors to our founding class of kindergarteners in August 2015 and our founding High School class in August of 2024. Through a rigorous curriculum highly structured learning environment and character education RISE Prep Academies ensures that all Kindergarten through 12th grade students achieve the academic skills content knowledge and character required for the path to college or career. RISE Prep Academies is committed to establishing intentionally diverse schools that enroll from both urban and suburban communities. We believe that part of our mission is to teach the importance and value of diversity within classrooms and communities. RISE Prep curriculum will include a community engagement component to ensure habits of service helping and kindness are fostered within our students to shape engaged and caring members of their communities.
RISE Prep Academies is built upon six critical elements:
- A rigorous college preparatory program focused on literacy and math
- A joyful culture with structure and discipline
- Recruiting and developing excellent teachers
- An extended school day for scholars
- Partnerships with families and communities
- Use of data to strategically propel scholar achievement
All educators at RISE Prep Academies will:
- Embody RISE Preps mission vision and RISE values (Respect Integrity SelfDetermination Excellence)
- Believe in the urgency and importance of providing an outstanding college preparatory academic and character education to all students
- Take ownership for the achievement results of their students
- Have a track record of producing dramatic demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results in their current field
- Work well within a team and approach all work with positivity and determination
- Be goaldriven analytical problem solvers and embody a cando spirit and strong work ethic
- Promote continuous improvement by being selfreflective and open to feedback
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
- Communicate effectively with students families and colleagues
Responsibilities: The primary role of an Enrichment Community Teacher is to provide coverage for when K8 Enrichment teachers (Art Music Physical Education etc. and other team members are out of the building. This staff member is an integral part of the educational team by providing the support that teachers and students need as requested by the Director/Dean of Academic Operations.
Specific roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following
- Review and facilitate substitute lessons and provide instruction in the Classroom (K8 Enrichment)
- Support schoolwide needs as assigned and identified by the Director/Dean of Academic Operations
- Maintain collaborative and professional communication with educators and the broader school community
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning scholars and families
- Provide additional scholar specific supports and assistance as outlined in their IEP
Qualifications: The RI Department of Education does not certify individual teacher assistants but sets minimum qualifications that school districts must follow in hiring TAs. Minimum qualifications as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Education includes
- Be of good character
- Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (associates and/or bachelors degree is preferred)
- All applicants must Meet the RI Paraprofessional Standards (Education and certification) or be willing to complete the requirements within 1 year of employment
- Hold or be able to attain Safety Care Certification within 1 year of employment if applicable
- Associates degree in education or related field preferred but not required. All applicants must hold a high school Diploma or GED
- Bilingual candidates preferred
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. Additionally RISE Prep offers childcare reimbursement MLL certification fellowship pathways tuition reimbursement investments in Special Education certification in addition to a vacation package.
Starting salary for the role of Enrichment Community Teacher is $37644. Final salary will be determined by years of experience education and current certification.
Be Part of the RISE Prep Team Apply Today!
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For more information about our school or career opportunities at RISE Prep visit our website:
Employment Type
Full-Time
