Science Instructor

Community Academies of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

9d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) is seeking a Science Instructor to join their team. The primary role of a Science teacher is to promote scientific literacy, be well-prepared in their subject area, have a firm understanding of the nature of science, and stay abreast of current technological advances affecting society. Science teachers must engage students by relating science to their lives. This role involves bringing science lessons to life with real-world applications, adjusting lesson plans based on student evaluations, and using creative skills to keep students engaged. The instructor will plan and implement class lessons to meet state learning standards, possess strong knowledge of Tier 1 Curriculum, and uphold the mission and values of CANO. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating programs, providing student evaluation through grade reporting and parent conferences, establishing rapport with students, accepting feedback, participating in planning, preparing students for assessments, and managing the classroom effectively. The instructor must also stay current on developments from the Louisiana Department of Education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
Two or more years of teaching experience in specific area of teaching and/or general area based on grade level
Proven experience using all Microsoft Applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and Google Applications (Email/Drive)
Proven record demonstrating strong classroom management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Required to participate in professional development and instructional best practices
Required to work daily between the hours of 8:05 am - 3:45 pm Monday - Friday and some weekends
Proven commitment to provide an outstanding education for the students of Community Academies of New Orleans, Inc
Willing and able to carry out the mission and model the values of Community Academies of New Orleans
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the workday while providing instruction
Regularly and frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a laptop or desktop computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, inside the classroom and school building while monitoring students productivity and behavior on a daily basis
Occasionally reach with hands and arms and must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Occasionally ascend and descend stairs to migrate throughout the workspace
Fully vaccinated and provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination within 30 days of the date of hire

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of teaching experience in specific area of teaching and/or general area based on grade level

Responsibilities

Bring science lessons to life with real-world applications
Adjust science lesson plans based on students’ assessment evaluations
Plan and implement class lessons that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards
Uphold the mission and values of Community Academies of New Orleans in all student and family interactions
Plan and coordinate programs with the faculty and administration
Provide ongoing student evaluation through regularly scheduled grade reporting and parent conferences
Establish and build great rapport with students to provide a great and exciting learning environment
Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
Actively participate in strategic long- and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students
Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
Remain current on ongoing developments and requirements from the Louisiana Department of Education relative to school accountability, assessment, and curriculum