BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. 

The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.

Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics.  We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Learn more about why BVP is different. 

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond

• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community

• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world. 

• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members

• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies

• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures

• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to): 

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*

• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests 

• Collaborative, team-driven culture

• Instructional coaching

• Referral bonuses

• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for all employees

• All staff members receive a minimum of 7 personal days per year

• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%

• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)

• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)

• Longevity Bonuses

• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)

• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

• Paid summer opportunities

*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees.  Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

High School Mentor 

The focus of this role will be to provide individualized support to high school scholar mentees, such that 100% are achieving academic success by passing their courses and staying on track for an on-time graduation. Mentors will be responsible for multiple “mentor groups” within a structured mentoring program that runs similar to a full-time class within the school day.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage multiple mentor groups of 15 to 18 scholars each, including through multiple hour-long blocks within the class schedule throughout the week

• Develop in scholars the discipline to self manage their school responsibilities, by explicitly teaching habits of responsibility and self-management and providing resources for personal organization 

• Consistently monitor scholars’ course grades and work completion, coordinating additional support as necessary among scholars, teachers, the Special Populations Team, the Scholar Support Team, leadership, families, and others

• Plan and implement structured community building activities including circles, team builder activators, restorative conversations, and discussions of topics on current events, community, identity, and diversity, equity and inclusion

• Support scholars in setting personal goals related to school and in monitoring progress toward those goals, including building out Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and transitional goals for post-high school graduation.

• Collaborate with other mentors as part of a High School Mentor Team, to design and share best practices for the mentoring program

• Collaborate with other school teams to coordinate support for scholars, including with the College and Career Team, Scholar Support Team, Special Populations Team, Leadership Team, and families.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant fields (education, youth development, school counseling, psychology, etc.) 

• Skills in building trusting relationships with high school students with diverse needs and backgrounds

• Good organizational skills, and commitment to supporting students to develop those skills, including navigating the learning management system, their course work, and the graduation plans

• Commitment and willingness to design and implement community building activities including circles, team builder activators, etc., as outlined above

• Skill communicating with parents and family members to keep them apprised of scholar progress and coordinate support

• Flexibility in collaborating with other teams to implement a new and continually evolving vision for the mentor program

• All applicable certification(s) in relevant fields 

• CPI Certified

The candidate for this role will have, above all, an unwavering commitment to creating a supportive community environment for our scholars while holding them accountable for academic success. 

This role will be a 10-month position.

Compensation Range:

• Refer to the Teacher STEP Scale

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online.  If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.