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Community Academies of New Orleans

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.

Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by strategic partnerships and programs that leverage community assets to support student success. CANO offers a fresh yet grounded vision for education in New Orleans—building a new path forward for students, families, and communities.

CANO Core Values

  • INTEGRITY – We always do the right thing.

  • TEAMWORK – We work and grow together.

  • PASSION – We love our students, our community, and our work.

  • DIGNITY – We value and respect every member of our community.

  • COURAGE – We face challenges with optimism and confidence.

09/28/2026
Full time
4th Grade Math and Science Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
Job Description – Math/Science  Instructor 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. Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by strategic partnerships and programs that leverage community assets to support student success. CANO offers a fresh yet grounded vision for education in New...
08/10/2026
Full time
Special Education Self-Contained Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
Special Education Self-Contained Instructor None - New Orleans, Louisiana   Special Education Self-Contained Teacher   About Community Academies of New Orleans   Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a dynamic and growing charter school management organization committed to strengthening leadership and implementing strategic operational practices that position our schools as destination schools within the New Orleans metropolitan area.   CANO envisions a system of exemplary schools deeply rooted in the voices of our students, families, and communities. We strive to produce graduates who are committed to advocacy, service, and community leadership. Our mission is to cultivate schools that foster character development and critical thinking through responsive, student-centered environments that prepare students to become impactful leaders.   Our commitment to academic excellence...
06/23/2026
Full time
Dual Language Spanish Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually   Descripción del Puesto – Instructor(a)/Maestro(a) de Español Acerca de Community Academies of New Orleans Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) es una organización relativamente nueva de gestión de escuelas chárter creada con el objetivo de fortalecer y desarrollar un liderazgo sólido y prácticas operativas estratégicas que impulsen a CANO hacia el futuro y la conviertan en una escuela de referencia en el área metropolitana de Nueva Orleans. La visión de CANO es construir un sistema de escuelas ejemplares, profundamente influenciado por nuestros estudiantes, familias y comunidades, con graduados comprometidos a ser defensores y líderes comunitarios. Su misión es cultivar escuelas que fomenten el carácter y la capacidad de pensamiento crítico de los estudiantes en entornos de...
04/13/2026
Full time
2026 - 2027 Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
2026 - 2027 Instructor 11 Month EmployeeInstructor New Orleans, LA, US +1 More Locations 30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1223 Apply Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually  Job Description – Instructor/Teacher 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...
04/13/2026
Full time
ELA Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
ELA Instructor 11 Month EmployeeInstructor New Orleans, LA, US 28 days agoRequisition ID: 1225 Apply Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually   Job Description – ELA Instructor 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...
02/02/2026
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’...
02/02/2026
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...
01/29/2026
Full time
Science Instructor
Community Academies of New Orleans
Job Description – Science Instructor   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. Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by strategic partnerships and programs that leverage community assets to support student success. CANO offers a fresh yet grounded vision for...