About this role
North Providence Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Grade 5 teacher to join our team at Stephen Olney Elementary School. This assignment is for the 2026/2027 school year only. This position is a union position within the North Providence Federation of Teachers Local 920, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. Compensation for this role is paid in accordance with the salary schedule found on page 4 of the Local 920 Collective Bargaining Agreement (linked here), with the specific step placement determined by your years of relevant experience. Let’s make a difference together at North Providence Public Schools! Apply today to be part of a community that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in education.
Candidates must be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education in the following area: - Elementary Education Teacher, Grades K - 6 Preference will be given to candidates who hold or can demonstrate progress towards an English as a Second Language certification issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the Awareness or Proficiency requirement per the RI Right to Read Act | (FAQ RI Right to Read Act) Please include a cover letter, current resume and three recent professional letters of reference. If offered a position with North Providence Public Schools, you are required to obtain a national criminal background check with fingerprinting obtained at the State Attorney General's Office. If your background check is returned and acceptable for employment, you will be asked to return to complete onboarding paperwork to include the "Employment Eligibility Verification, USCIS I-9" as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Here you will attest to your employment authorization and must also provide acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.