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 Rhode Island. 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 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 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 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
Other Information All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Email for application: careers@metmail.org
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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