Middle School Teacher: 26-27

EQA Schools•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bridge Middle School Program, part of Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA), is seeking a Middle School Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. EQA is a New Orleans nonprofit dedicated to providing struggling students with the skills, confidence, and experiences needed to succeed in their chosen educational and career paths. EQA operates three alternative high schools and believes that alternative schools should be vibrant, flexible, and restorative environments. The Bridge Middle School Program, launched in August 2019, serves 7th and 8th-grade students referred from Orleans Parish middle schools or for expulsion terms. The program focuses on restorative and therapeutic practices, offering intensive behavioral, social, and academic support to help students transition back to their home schools. The innovative model pairs a teacher and a counselor in each classroom to address students' behavioral, mental health, and academic needs. Teachers in this program individualize instruction and support for each student in relatively small class sizes.

Requirements

3+ years teaching at risk students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement
A BA or BS required
Experience teaching students with exceptionalities
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
Enthusiasm and joy for working with children and desire to provide a whole-child focused educational experience
Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Creating high-quality lessons for all 4 content areas for 7th and 8th grade
Delivering instruction using project-based learning and multi-modalities of learning methods
Differentiating lessons, assessments and supports
Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
Assessing and monitoring student progress on an individual and course level
Constantly developing your craft
Implement curriculum aligned with the LA State Standards and LEAP2025 exams
Modify curriculum to meet the needs of students through differentiation
Develop and execute on Weekly and Daily lesson plans
Develop and execute on Labs, Projects, and other hands-on learning experiences
Collaborate and/or co-teach with Classroom counselors, special education teaching assistants, teachers, and leaders to insure all students receive the appropriate, high quality modifications and accommodations
Develop differentiated assignments and assessments
Participate in all aspects of students’ experience including: intake, RtI, special education, and behavior plans
Conduct structured bi-weekly meetings with students’ to review their progress and develop plans for success
Plan and conduct weekly community building activities for each class
Plan student expeditions and experiences to develop social skills development and expose students to a variety of opportunities
Actively practice restorative approaches and collaborative problem-solving in order to teach students how to take responsibility for improving their behavior and communication
Develop rigorous, authentic assessments to accurately gauge student understanding and mastery
Collect and analyze a variety of data to assess student’s strengths, gaps, and growth areas
Use this information to appropriately adjust course curriculum and delivery and individualize approaches and supports
Set goals for student performance and professional growth
Actively reflect on your own work and monitor progress toward goals
Productively seek, give, and use feedback
Positively contribute to the school’s collegial community
Participate in all scheduled professional development activities and seek out additional opportunities
Involve yourself in the continual development and improvement of the school’s curriculum, culture, and program