High School Science Teacher: 26-27

EQA Schools•New Orleans, LA

2d•$45,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) operates alternative schools in New Orleans serving students who have dropped out, been expelled, or otherwise have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional school settings. Our students leave school with the skills, confidence, and experience to succeed in the career and education paths of their choice. EQA runs three high schools: The NET: Central City, The NET: Gentilly, and The NET:East. EQA also runs a therapeutic middle school program, The Bridge, and a childcare center for students’ infants and toddlers, The NEST. As an EQA Teacher, you have a tremendous impact on the growth and success of some of the city’s brightest and most vulnerable young people. Teachers build rigorous curriculum and inclusive classroom cultures that meet students where they are and support them to develop to their greatest potential.

Requirements

3+ years teaching at-risk students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement
A BA or BS required
Degree in and/or extensive knowledge of the subject area
Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties
Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem-solving and constantly improving
Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
In compliance with state law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in a Louisiana public school via the appropriate background checks.

Nice To Haves

Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and using Tier 1 curriculum and assessments
Planning and implementing engaging, rigorous, and differentiated instruction
Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
Assessing and monitoring student progress on an individual and course level
Constantly developing your own craft
Teaching a combination of two of the following courses: Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Earth Science, Physical Science or Physics