ELA Teacher

ELA Teacher Location: Providence, RI Start Date: July 1, 2026 School: Nowell Academy About Nowell Academy: At Nowell Academy, we believe every young person—no matter their circumstances—deserves a supportive, empowering education. Our mission is to ensure Rhode Island’s pregnant, parenting, and underserved youth graduate from high school equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for success in college, career, and family life. The Opportunity: Nowell Academy is seeking a passionate, highly skilled ELA Teacher. This teacher should be growth-mindset-oriented and is committed to facilitating meaningful, collaborative, high rigor tasks to join our tight-knit and forward-thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, mission-driven public high school that centers joy, equity, and community while delivering rigorous, student-centered learning. Our students are among the hardest-working young adults in Rhode Island—and they deserve the highest quality education. If you're committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure student success, we want to hear from you. Why Teach at Nowell? Project-Based, Competency-Aligned Learning: We emphasize 21st-century skills and relevant, interdisciplinary coursework. Collaborative Culture: Many of our classes are interdisciplinary, encouraging deep collaboration across content areas Professional Growth: Enjoy six weeks of embedded professional development, weekly common planning time, daily prep periods, and 1:1 coaching. Joyful Environment: We foster a positive, respectful school culture where teacher voice matters and staff feel valued. Equity-Focused: We are committed to confronting injustice and building an inclusive, safe, and trusting community. Key Responsibilities: Create a student-centered, achievement-oriented classroom culture Use data to design engaging projects with a focus on literacy and reading achievement Demonstrate strong instructional practices and classroom management Build meaningful relationships with students and families Collaborate in designing interdisciplinary curriculum Mentor a small cohort of students through advisory Participate fully in staff meetings, PD, and community-building activities Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required Rhode Island teaching certification or eligibility for an Expert Residency or Emergency Certificate Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to teach across disciplines, especially with literacy integration Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching Who You Are: You’re a mission-driven educator who’s flexible, creative, and passionate about meeting students where they are. You believe in the brilliance of all learners and are eager to contribute to a school that challenges systemic barriers while celebrating student voice and success. Join Our Team: We are actively seeking a diverse pool of applicants that reflects the rich diversity of our student body. Nowell Academy is an equal opportunity employer and proudly maintains a work and learning environment free from discrimination in accordance with state and federal laws. To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Executive Director Jessica Waters at jessica.waters@nowellacademy.org and Principal Michael Templeton at michael.templeton@nowellacademy.org