Middle School MLL Specialist (2026-2027)

Excel Academy; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative charter school network in Rhode Island is seeking dedicated teachers to deliver rigorous college-preparatory instruction to grades 5-12. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and have a passion for empowering students from diverse backgrounds. The starting salary ranges from $50k to $75k, depending on experience, with a target start date in August 2026.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island certified (All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher PK-12) or in process.
• Minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers to help students master content and language objectives.
• Create a safe learning environment for all students.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Organization Overview

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.

At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.

About our Team

Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.

About the Role

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. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.

Starting Salary & Start Date:

$50 - 75k, commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate would start in August 2026.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with teachers to help students master content and language objectives
• Advise teachers on accommodating curriculum for MLL students
• Collaborate with teachers to modify curriculum when necessary
• Provide coaching to teachers around best practices for working with multilingual learners.
• Provide inclusion support for classes containing MLL students
• Work specifically with MLL students during assigned periods of the day
• Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices with consistency;
• Collaborate with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation;
• Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards;
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld

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.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred;
• Rhode Island certified (All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher PK-12) or in the process of obtaining certification. You can learn more here: https://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/2023-06/RI_MiddleGrades_Requirements.pdf
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting 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.