Advisor - Social Studies/Social Reasoning (High School Teacher), Bern

Advisor - Social Studies/Social Reasoning (High School Teacher) The Met, founded by the non-profit Big Picture Learning, began in 1996 as a groundbreaking new school with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, high standards, and strong family engagement. With more than 30 years of experience in educating students, 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, and become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Met milestones include internships, individual learning plans, advisories, and a breakthrough college transition program.

Job Details

Job ID: 5712240

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description Position: Advisor (High School Teacher)

Campus: Providence Campus or East Bay Campus

Reports to: Building Principal

Employment Status: Full Time, permanent, academic year

Salary Range: Step Salary Schedule, starting at $47,570.00 (step 1) - $61,777.32 (step 5)

Start Date: August 2026

Position Overview An advisor at a Big Picture Learning school plays a complex role. An advisor is responsible for navigating and guiding the learning process with 17-20 students for 2-4 years. The advisor is part of each student’s Learning Plan team, along with the student, parent, and mentor. The advisor guides this team to support and coach the student’s learning process. The advisor is a generalist who can support student work around each Learning Goal. An advisor is not only a teacher. They take on aspects of administration, guidance, management, recruitment, public engagement, and more. As a result, advising can be a very rewarding and intense experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Implement, by instruction and action, the BPL philosophy of education

Facilitate trimester learning plan meetings with each student and his or her family

Forecast the educational needs of each student based on their interests and abilities

Identify learning opportunities and internships for students

Facilitate internship searches through phone calls, shadow days, and informational interviews to ensure that each student has an internship

Monitor student internships through site visits (bi‑weekly), phone calls (weekly), and mentor meetings (monthly)

Report on each student’s educational and social progress in detail through trimester narratives, phone calls to parents, and weekly student meetings

Run at least two sessions with advisory per day on non‑internship days

Attend weekly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development days, and yearly training sessions

Facilitate additional educational and health services for each advisee as needed

Create a positive culture of learning

Maintain complete and factual records (transcripts) on each student as required by school and law

Work with staff on strategies for grade levels, school, and network

Make provisions to be available to students and parents for education‑related reasons outside of the school day when necessary

Required Qualifications&Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Appropriate State or Rhode Island Teaching Certificate(s)-Secondary Level

Basic knowledge of all teaching subjects and a specialty in a specific area

Basic knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments within education

Basic classroom management skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Access to reliable transportation with a clean driving record

Preferred Skills and Experience

Excellent problem‑solving skills, multi‑tasking abilities

Ability to demonstrate competency in other content areas beyond certification content, particularly in Math, Science, and Literacy

Resiliency, ability to improvise and work through uncertainties

A sense of humor

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To Apply Please send your resume, 2-3 references, any necessary certifications/transcripts and a personalized cover letter that explains "Why the Met?" to (application is not considered complete without the cover letter):

Email:

Apply online: on SchoolSpring

Equal Opportunity Employer The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. A background check is required for this position.

Position Type Full-time

Salary $47,570 to $61,777 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher>High School / Secondary

Classroom Teacher>Political Science

Classroom Teacher>Social Studies: Current Issues

Classroom Teacher>Social Studies: General

Classroom Teacher>Social Studies: Geography

Classroom Teacher>Social Studies: Government

Classroom Teacher>Social Studies: Military

Classroom Teacher>Social Studies: US History

Classroom Teacher>Social Studies: World History

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Tracy Terranova

325 Public St

Providence, Rhode Island 02905

Phone: 4017523442

Email:

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