BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.

Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Learn more about why BVP is different.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond

• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community

• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.

• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members

• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies

• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures

• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*

• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests

• Collaborative, team-driven culture

• Instructional coaching

• Referral bonuses

• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for all employees

• All staff members receive a minimum of 7 personal days per year

• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%

• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)

• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)

• Longevity Bonuses

• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)

• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

• Paid summer opportunities

*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

In addition, Elementary Teachers are expected to:

• Create an environment of respect and rapport

• Collaborate with co-teachers to provide differentiated instruction to scholars based on scholar need

• Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work undertaken by both scholars and teachers

• Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom, the efficient use of time and the engagement with learning

• Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with scholars, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content

• Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge scholars, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognition

• Intellectually engage all scholars in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding

• Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor scholar learning, provide feedback to scholars, and facilitate scholars’ self-monitoring of learning

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Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required

• Successful applicants must hold and provide evidence of an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country.

• A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required

• Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required

Compensation Range:

• Teacher STEP Scale

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online. If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Associate degree in surgical technology preferred.
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally-recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

Essential Function:

• Responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course objectives and for the periodic review and updating of course material.
• Teach students how to prepare an operating room, provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care, and assist a surgeon during surgery or another medical procedure.
• Demonstrate appropriate course and classroom management.
• Provides academic guidance, assists students in developing personal, academic, and professional plans, and engages in student retention, and graduation efforts.
• Participate in activities that will develop the individual's teaching performance, instructional development, knowledge of subject matter, and/or teaching or subject area qualifications in keeping with the College's mission and institutional goals.
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain current certification as well as educational requirements.
• Develop good working relationship with personnel in various clinical agencies in assigned geographical area.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Program Director.

The instructor must have the following knowledge and practical skills:

• For all didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction to which a student is assigned, the instructor will ensure that there is a qualified individual(s) clearly designated by the program to provide instruction, supervision, and timely assessments of the student’s progress in meeting program requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all populations.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with a variety of school/campus constituents.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.

Specialized Technology Skill Requirements:

• The position also requires computer skills, excellent spelling and grammar skills, and the ability to communicate in a courteous, tactful, and concise manner.
• Experience using multiple approaches to teaching and learning, such as incorporating technology, service learning, contextualized instruction, or other research-based and innovative approaches that support increased student success.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

☐ Detailed Work

☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented

☐ Problem Situations

☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands

☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality

☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions

☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact

☒ Working with Others ****

Physical Demands:

☒ Standing & Walking

☒ Sitting

☐ Reclining

☒ Carrying

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☐ Up to 25 lbs. ☒ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.

☒ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending

☐ Climb or Balance

☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

☐ Squatting

☐ Handle or Feel

☒ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒ Talking or hearing

☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐ Working Overhead

☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☐ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment:

☒ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

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Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.