Job Title: Urban Planning Teacher School: Charette Charter High School Location: Providence, RI Reports To: School Principal or Executive Director Work Schedule: 190 Days (Full-Time, School-Year) Start Date: August 2025 Position Overview: Charette Charter High School is seeking a passionate, innovative, and culturally competent Urban Planning Teacher to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our academic staff, the Urban Planning Teacher will deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction aligned to our locally developed curriculum. This role is ideal for a candidate who brings both academic and professional expertise in urban planning and is committed to preparing students to thrive as engaged learners and purposeful citizens in a complex world. Key Responsibilities: -Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in Urban Planning, Historic Preservation and Civic engagement aligned with the school's locally designed curriculum and academic standards (where applicable). -Incorporate high-quality instructional best practices that promote critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application. -Create a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment that reflects the diversity and experiences of students. -Effectively manage classroom behavior and promote a safe, supportive learning environment. -Design and implement project-based learning experiences, including field work and collaborative group projects with our community partners. -Lead and manage the senior Capstone Project process, supporting students through research, design, community engagement, and presentation. -Communicate clearly with families throughout the Capstone Project process. -Collaborate with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary lessons and align instructional practices. -Develop and maintain relationships with local urban planning professionals, city agencies, and nonprofit organizations to support internships and other learning opportunities. -Support the school's efforts to expand community partnerships and coordinate student placements in real-world internship settings. -Monitor and assess student progress and adjust instruction to ensure academic success for all learners. -Participate in ongoing professional development, faculty meetings, and school events. -Uphold the mission, vision, and core values of the school. Qualifications: Required: Valid Rhode Island Teacher Certification (Secondary Education and History). Bachelor's degree or higher in Urban Planning or a closely related field. Working with diverse student populations. Demonstrated understanding of culturally responsive teaching practices. Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to student success. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Preferred: Master's degree in Urban Planning, Education, or History. Experience teaching in an urban school environment Experience with project-based learning and/or capstone project facilitation. Experience coordinating internships or work-based learning programs. Familiarity with community-based planning or civic engagement projects. Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and follows the school's approved salary scale. Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement contributions, paid parking, and professional development opportunities. Charette does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or veteran status in administration of its admissions or educational policies, curricular programs, other school administered programs, or in its hiring and employment practices in accordance with applicable Federal and Rhode Island laws and regulations.