Vacancy expired!
TeachNOLA Certified Posting
teachNOLA Certified Teachers gives certified teachers and recent graduates
of education programs with student teaching experience from across the
country the chance to push their practice to the next level and find a
teaching career in New Orleans.
teachNOLA Certified Teachers is for educators who want to level up their
instructional practice while getting a head start on a career in a city
known for blazing the trail in education. New Orleans’ innovative school
community has created an education landscape like no other, with limitless
potential for ambitious educators. But without an established network,
getting started in New Orleans as a teacher new to the community can be
challenging.
Who We Want
Great teachers do more than boost student achievement. They change lives.
We are looking for certified educators, or students graduating with a
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Education in May 2020:
With an interest in working with underserved communities:
Experienced teachers who have taught at high-performing schools.
New teachers who have experience working with young people in urban
settings.
With diverse backgrounds: As role models to our students, we value
educators with a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences.
With a desire to learn and grow: As we become better educators, our
students reap the benefits.
With a commitment to students: While all our schools have their own
unique cultures, we share a commitment to partnering with families
to meet the needs of the whole student.
Who understand of the importance of academic rigor: Our schools are
committed to challenging students and delivering engaging
instruction.
Benefits of teachNOLA Certified:
Starting early spring, we help participants make the transition to New
Orleans with personalized instructional coaching and support with their job
search.
Built-in Networking: teachNOLA Certified Teachers will help you
navigate New Orleans’ unique landscape every step of the way, so
you’re set up for success in your new city.
Rigorous Summer Training for Early Career Teachers (0-1 years). Our
PST Summer Academy is a five-week training program in New Orleans
that is centered around a collaborative summer school teaching
experience with one-to-one coaching. The dates for the PST Summer
Academy are roughly from the end of May through the month of June.
ou will study proven teaching techniques and begin to develop the
instructional skills and knowledge that great teachers use every
day to advance student learning. You can expect to practice these
techniques intensively, both with peers and with real students in
summer school classrooms.
Good to Great Training for Experienced Teachers (3+ years).Good to
Great is a learning experience that helps experienced teachers
internalize high standards and approach every lesson with the
belief that all kids—even kids who are far behind—can master
challenging content. Participants work with experienced teachers
and their peers to practice identifying, preparing for, and
delivering challenging content—and receive immediate feedback to
use as they hone their skills.
Why teachNOLA Certified:
Skill Building: See what’s possible for students when they’re given a
chance to tackle high-quality academic content. Work with experienced
teachers and peers to practice identifying, preparing for, and delivering
challenging content.
An Innovative Structure: New Orleans is well known for blazing the trail in
education with its innovative all-public-charter-school model.
Limitless Potential: The unique education landscape of New Orleans means
there’s no cap on the potential for ambitious educators.
teachNOLA Certified teachers are responsible for certification costs
through the Louisiana Department of Education including certification
transfer fees ($50) and any additional exams needed to meet Louisiana’s
certification requirements.
Eligibility
The program is designed for people with prior teaching experience. To be
considered for the program, you must:
Have or be eligible for a professional teaching license from any
state, OR be on track to graduate from a Bachelor or Master’s
program in Education by May 2020.
Have at least one year of teaching experience, which can be student
teaching experience.
Ready to level up your instructional practice? Apply before our upcoming
deadline
here
Vacancy expired!