SY 24-25: Middle School Ethnic Studies Teacher at TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts - #1336060

School Year 2024-2025: Middle School Ethnic Studies Teacher at TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts | Providence, RI

TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, an academically rigorous public charter school for the arts, seeks a Middle School ELA Teacher. The ELA Teacher is responsible for student achievement in the area of English Language Arts for our 7th and 8th grade students. The ideal candidate is an experienced English Language Arts educator who recognizes and celebrates the interconnections between ELA and the arts through a culturally responsive pedagogical framework.

TAPAs 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 TAPAs 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 Ethnic Studies teacher must be well versed in intersectional theory, be capable of summarizing social theories into differentiated grade level lessons, and mediate socially relevant conversations respecting histories of oppression while providing room to grow and learn. Historical narratives of special significance include the indigenous perspective of first contact, and anti-colonialism in the 20th century. Additionally, the teacher will have to facilitate lessons that revolve around the personal histories and identities of students.

At TAPA, the arts are deeply embedded into the core of interdisciplinary learning. TAPA prepares students to successfully meet or exceed Rhode Islands graduation requirements and perform at (or above) grade level on all state and local assessments. TAPA meets each students 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.

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