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. To learn more about our school, please visit us at www.paulcuffee.org

Reports to: Lower School Principal & Head of School

Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt 

Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests across all disciplines (differentiated instruction).
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assign and grade class work and homework. Provide students with feedback in a timely manner.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assessments and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help and enrichment tasks for students who require extra challenges.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Confer with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for daily lessons, and show written evidence of preparation when requested by immediate supervisors.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to ensure understanding and prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• Supervise, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities, in order to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play and learning.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall, recess, cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading as needed.
• Select, store, order, issue, and take inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Be responsible for renewing certifications and keeping them current.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university required
• Valid Rhode Island Teacher Certificate required 
• Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6 for teaching positions in grades 1-5 OR
• Early Childhood Education Teacher, Grades PK-2 for teaching positions in grades K-2
• National background check (after offer)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required