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teachNOLA Certified Teachers
provides experienced and student teachers from across the country the
opportunity to elevate their practice to the next level and continue
their 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 newly certified and experienced educators
looking to start their teaching journey in New Orleans:
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 all 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 holding high
expectations for all students: Our schools are committed to
challenging students and delivering engaging instruction.
Benefits of teachNOLA Certified:
Starting early spring, we support participants 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.
Intensive Pre-Service Training. Certified teachers will
join our Pre-Service Training (PST) Summer Academy,
completing a five-week training program in New Orleans that
is centered around a collaborative summer school teaching
experience with one-to-one coaching. Lasting from the end
of May through the month of June, you will study proven
teaching techniques and or build upon the instructional
skills and knowledge that great teachers use every day to
advance student learning. You can expect to practice and
refine these techniques intensively, both with peers and
with real students in summer school classrooms.
Why teachNOLA Certified:
Skill Building: See what’s possible for students when they’re
provided the opportunity 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
To be considered for the program, you must:
Have or be eligible for a professional teaching license
from any state.
Have at least one year of teaching experience, which can be
student teaching experience.
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