Middle School Teacher 2025-2026

$47,000 - $63,000/Yr

Elan Academy - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Orleans, LA

Educational Services

About the position

The Middle School Teacher at Élan Academy is responsible for delivering high-quality education to students through a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum. This role emphasizes the belief that all children can succeed regardless of their background, and teachers are held accountable for student achievement and curriculum quality. The position requires collaboration with the Head of School and other staff to ensure effective instructional practices and continuous improvement in teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Embody Élan Academy's mission, vision, and LEADER values.
• Participate in an annual four-week staff orientation and training.
• Develop and implement ambitious, rigorous, and standards-aligned curricula, lesson and unit plans, and activities to meet and exceed academic standards.
• Provide engaging, differentiated, appropriately paced, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small group, and individual settings.
• Establish and maintain a culture of achievement in the classroom; uphold school-wide and class systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times.
• Analyze student achievement data collaboratively with colleagues and Head of School to critically and strategically respond to the learning needs of students.
• Implement the school's data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training, professional development, and learning activities.
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.
• Complete all administrative requirements by given deadlines.
• Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards.
• Participate in additional school activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout the year.
• Participate in school-related community events, such as recruitment fairs, canvassing events, and fundraiser events as needed throughout the year.

Requirements

• Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to students from urban backgrounds.
• Take ownership for the achievement results of their students.
• Have a track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results in their current field.
• Work well within a team of high-performers.
• Are goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic.
• Promote continuous improvement by being open to feedback; are self-reflective and humble.
• Dedicated to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, reflection, feedback, best practices, and regular assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Nice-to-haves

• LA State Certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Generous compensation package.
• Dedicated work space.
• Laptop computer.
• Email and high-speed internet access.
• All necessary supplies.