2026-2027 PreK-8 Art Teacher

Crescent City Schools•New Orleans, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Art Teachers impact students’ lives by: Delivering art instruction in the classroom, supporting student achievement and enrichment Long-term unit planning and daily lesson planning Quickly implementing feedback and goal-setting into lesson delivery Adapting activities for scholars of all ages and abilities Communicating with parents/guardians about student progress Collaborating with teaching staff Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events Maintaining a classroom culture conducive to student achievement Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the school Taking on other tasks, as needed What We Offer: Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role may be on the Lead Scale or the Associate Scale (depending on the applicant's experience and qualifications). It may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside of your regular duties, or longevity with CCS. Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies. About Crescent City Schools Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city. At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Requirements

Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
Believe in the unlimited potential of each child
Have demonstrated past success working with students in urban settings
Inspire your students and colleagues
Have a BA or BS Degree

Nice To Haves

Possess Louisiana Teacher Certification (or equivalent certification in another state)

Responsibilities

Delivering art instruction in the classroom, supporting student achievement and enrichment
Long-term unit planning and daily lesson planning
Quickly implementing feedback and goal-setting into lesson delivery
Adapting activities for scholars of all ages and abilities
Communicating with parents/guardians about student progress
Collaborating with teaching staff
Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
Maintaining a classroom culture conducive to student achievement
Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the school
Taking on other tasks, as needed