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Community Academies of New Orleans

About CANO

Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a new charter school management organization created to bring together Esperanza Charter School, Foundation Prep Charter School, and Lafayette Academy Charter School with the ultimate goal of strengthening all three schools.  The nonprofit boards that governed Foundation Prep and Choice Foundation voted to establish this partnership in 2019 to benefit from the organizations’ shared values, similar programming, and strong leadership, and set operations of CANO to launch ahead of the 2020-2021 academic year.  

CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character and critical thinking ability in responsive learning environments, thereby equipping them to be impactful community leaders.  CANO will strive for high academic performance at all our schools while securing partnerships and programming that use community assets to support our schools and students.  In doing this, CANO brings a fresh, yet grounded, vision to the New Orleans charter landscape and forges a new path ahead for students, families, and communities alike. 

CANO’s Values are: 

  • INTEGRITY. We always do the right thing. 
  • TEAMWORK. We work and grow together. 
  • PASSION. We love our students; our community; our work. 
  • DIGNITY.  We value and respect every member of our community. 
  • COURAGE. We approach challenges with optimism and confidence.
11/12/2025
Full time
Special Education Paraprofessional
Community Academies of New Orleans
11 Month EmployeeInstructor New Orleans, LA, US 30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1213 Apply Salary Range: $30,000.00 To $34,000.00 Annually   Job Description – Special Education Paraprofessional About Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a dynamic and growing charter school management organization with a mission to strengthen leadership and implement strategic operational practices that position us as a Destination School in the New Orleans metropolitan area. CANO envisions a system of exemplary schools deeply rooted in the voices of our students, families, and communities—producing graduates who are committed to advocacy and community leadership. Our mission is to cultivate schools that foster character development and critical thinking in responsive, student-centered environments, ultimately preparing our students to become impactful leaders....
11/12/2025
Full time
Academic Interventionist
Community Academies of New Orleans
11 Month EmployeeInstructor New Orleans, LA, US 2 days agoRequisition ID: 1216 Apply Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually   Job Description –  Academic Interventionist  About Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a dynamic and growing charter school management organization with a mission to strengthen leadership and implement strategic operational practices that position us as a Destination School in the New Orleans metropolitan area. CANO envisions a system of exemplary schools deeply rooted in the voices of our students, families, and communities—producing graduates who are committed to advocacy and community leadership. Our mission is to cultivate schools that foster character development and critical thinking in responsive, student-centered environments, ultimately preparing our students to become impactful leaders....
11/12/2025
Full time
Social Studies Instructors
Community Academies of New Orleans
Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually   Job Description – Social Studies  Instructor About CANO Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a new charter school management organization created to bring together Esperanza Charter School, Foundation Prep Charter School, and Lafayette Academy Charter School with the ultimate goal of strengthening all three schools.  The nonprofit boards that governed Foundation Prep and Choice Foundation voted to establish this partnership in 2019 to benefit from the organizations’ shared values, similar programming, and strong leadership, and set operations of CANO to launch ahead of the 2020-2021 academic year.   CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture...
11/12/2025
Full time
Bi-Lingual Para-Professional
Community Academies of New Orleans
Salary Range: $30,000.00 To $32,000.00 Annually   Job Description – Bi-Lingual Paraprofessional About CANO Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a new charter school management organization created to bring together Esperanza Charter School, Foundation Prep Charter School, and Lafayette Academy Charter School with the ultimate goal of strengthening all three schools.  The nonprofit boards that governed Foundation Prep and Choice Foundation voted to establish this partnership in 2019 to benefit from the organizations’ shared values, similar programming, and strong leadership, and set operations of CANO to launch ahead of the 2020-2021 academic year.   CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’...
11/12/2025
Full time
Special Education Resource Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually   Job Description – Special Education Resource Instructor About CANO Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a new charter school management organization created to bring together Esperanza Charter School, Foundation Prep Charter School, and Lafayette Academy Charter School with the ultimate goal of strengthening all three schools.  The nonprofit boards that governed Foundation Prep and Choice Foundation voted to establish this partnership in 2019 to benefit from the organizations’ shared values, similar programming, and strong leadership, and set operations of CANO to launch ahead of the 2020-2021 academic year.   CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture...
11/12/2025
Full time
Special Education Self-Contained Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually Job Description – Special Education Self- Contained Teacher About CANO Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) is a charter school management organization established to unify Esperanza Charter School and Foundation Preparatory Charter School, with the strategic objective of enhancing the quality and impact of both educational institutions. In 2019, the governing boards of Foundation Preparatory and Choice Foundation voted to formalize this collaboration, recognizing the opportunity to capitalize on their shared core values, aligned academic models, and experienced leadership. The organization commenced operations in advance of the 2020–2021 academic year. CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate...
11/12/2025
Full time
1st Grade Bilingual Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually Job Description –Bi-Lingual Instructor/Teacher About CANO Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a relatively new charter school management organization created with the ultimate goal of strengthening and growing strong leadership and strategic operational practices  that will launch CANO into the future to becoming a Destination School in the metropolitan New Orleans area.  CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character and critical thinking ability in responsive learning environments, thereby equipping them to be impactful community leaders.  CANO will strive for high academic performance at all our schools while securing partnerships and...
11/12/2025
Full time
Bilingual Receptionist
Community Academies of New Orleans
Job Description – Bi-Liingual Receptionist   About CANO Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a new charter school management organization created to bring together Esperanza Charter School and Foundation Prep Charter School,   CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character and critical thinking ability in responsive learning environments, thereby equipping them to be impactful community leaders.  CANO will strive for high academic performance at all our schools while securing partnerships and programming that use community assets to support our schools and students.  In doing this, CANO brings a fresh, yet grounded, vision to the New Orleans charter landscape and forges a new path ahead for students,...