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: careers@metmail.org
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: tterranova@metmail.org
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