Substitute Teacher (Per Diem)

The Met, founded by the non-profit Big Picture Learning, began in 1996 as a groundbreaking new school with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, high standards, and strong family engagement. With more than 25 years in education, the Met has expanded to a network of six small high schools throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, become responsible citizens and life-long learners. Met milestones include internships, individual learning plans, advisories, and a breakthrough college transition program.

Position​: Student Engagement Specialist

Reports To: Curriculum Director

Location: Across Campuses

Daily Rate: Part-Time, 29 hours per week, $30/hour

Start Date:​ Immediately

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Overview

The Met High School seeks to hire an energetic and flexible individual to support the Met in serving as a Student Engagement Specialist, which includes acting as a substitute advisor and providing general coverage on internship days. The Met is a network of six small, public high schools located in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. With high standards and strong family engagement, the Met’s individualized learning approach has proven successful in unlocking students’ passion for learning. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, to become responsible citizens and life-long learners. The hallmarks of a Met education include internships, individual learning plans, advisory, and a breakthrough college transition program.

Role

The Student Engagement Specialist serves as a versatile educator, combining the roles of substitute teacher and coverage provider. This position is crucial in maintaining a consistent, supportive learning environment for students across various educational settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Learning Environment
• Create an atmosphere conducive to students' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages student involvement and achievement of learning objectives
• Maintain a personalized, rigorous, and socially engaging advisory environment
• Supervision and Safety
• Supervise students in various school-related settings, including coverage sessions
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
• Establish and maintain safety standards for student behavior
• Take necessary precautions to protect students and school resources
• Instructional Duties
• Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
• Adapt and scaffold teaching methods and materials to meet diverse student needs and interests
• Support and nurture students' academic, social-emotional, and physical needs
• Professional Conduct
• Serve as an advisor, mentor, and model of appropriate habits and behaviors
• Communicate and interact effectively with students and staff
• Complete new hire compliance training before starting employment

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the curriculum director, with work reviewed for conformance to established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

This role requires adaptability to collaborative planning and facilitation and use of Met materials.

Key Qualifications

• Understands Met mission, vision, and practices
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• A desire to work collaboratively
• Fosters good relationships with adults
• Is consistent and reliable
• Broad content knowledge with ability to make cross-curricular connections. Desire to Double-Dip.
• Proficiency in diverse, effective instructional strategies
• Skills in differentiation and scaffolding for equitable curriculum access
• Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment
• Understands the role of PD supporting both Technical and Adaptive opportunities for adult learning.

To Apply:

​Please send your personalized cover letter, resume, and 2­-3 references to:

Email: , listing the position title in the subject line

Apply online: or

Mail: The Met School, 325 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905, ATTN: Careers @ the Met

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person