Advisor - Art/Communication (High School Teacher), Bern

Advisor– Art/Communication (High School Teacher)

Job ID: 5712255 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026 Job Location

Met– Providence Campus or East Bay Campus, Newport, Rhode Island Job Description

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 RhodeIsland. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, become responsible citizens and lifelong learners, and provides internships, learning plans, advisories, and a breakthrough college transition program.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, and 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 also handle aspects of administration, guidance, management, recruitment, public engagement, and more.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 studentsFacilitate 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 meetingsRun at least two advisory sessions with each student 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 learningMaintain 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 skillsExcellent 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 Other Information

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Email for application: 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.

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