Leave-Replacement Substitute Teacher for 7th grade English language Arts at TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts | Providence, RITAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, an academically rigorous public charter school for the arts, seeks a leave replacement substitute teacher to provide support for 7th grade students. The ideal candidate recognizes and celebrates the interconnections between academics and the arts through a culturally responsive pedagogical framework.TAPA’s anti-oppression creative community is enriched by the cultural, religious, racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our neurodiverse families, students, and employees. Demographically, nearly all members of the TAPA student body are people of color, predominantly Latinx, with many students speaking both English and Spanish in their homes. A significant portion of TAPA’s student body identifies as members of the LGBTQ community. It is an organizational priority for TAPA to hire staff members who have cultural commonalities with our students and families. The Leave-Replacement Substitute Teacher will teach four classes and facilitate an Advisory.At TAPA, the arts are deeply embedded into the core of interdisciplinary learning. TAPA prepares students to successfully meet or exceed Rhode Island’s graduation requirements and perform at (or above) grade level on all state and local assessments. TAPA meets each student’s individual academic needs using assessment data and continuous feedback while providing clear academic, social, and artistic expectations. At its core, TAPA is a student-centered caring community that fosters leadership, intellect, self-confidence, and responsibility. Inclusion, equity, social justice, and diversity frameworks are core components of every course. Racial and ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities, as well as candidates from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences, particularly related to social justice education and/or initiatives, are strongly encouraged to apply.NOTE: Schoolspring is notoriously user-unfriendly. If you would prefer, you can send your application (cover letter, resume, and references) to Ms.R-H@TAPAProvidence.org