5th Grade Elementary Teacher | Hynes-UNO

We are especially proud of:  

• Our Legacy of Success 
  • Recognized by the Louisiana State Department of Education as an “A” school in Exemplary Performance and Growth, Equity Honors, and Top Gains 
  • #1 performing non-selective admissions school in New Orleans 
  • Highest student enrollment demand in New Orleans 

• Our Family-like Culture - 100% of teachers recommend working at Hynes, saying they: 
  • Love what they do  
  • Feel a sense of belonging  
  • Experience the importance and support of meaningful family engagement 
• The Balance between Instructional Structure and Autonomy for all Educators 
  • Benefit from a 90-minute daily planning period, providing dedicated time to prepare lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues—helping you stay organized and maintain a healthy work-life balance 
  • Deliver Tier 1 curriculum while encouraging the use of your own expertise, creativity, and knowledge to positively impact your students’ achievement 
  • Participate in professional learning communities to enhance collaboration, build supportive relationships, and further your professional development 

About Hynes-UNO Campus

Hynes-UNO was formed with a corporate partnership with the University of New Orleans. It is a slow-growing campus that will serve students in Kindergarten to eighth grade by 2027. In 2025-2026, Hynes-UNO will open the first four middle school classrooms (6th grade). Since the summer 2024, Hynes-UNO is located in a new State-of-the-Art building on UNO's campus (1901 Leon C Simon Drive) next to BenFranklin High School.

About You 

You thrive in a collaborative and caring environment. You have strong organizational, planning, and communication skills. You are willing to be collaborative and flexible. You know how to anchor your students and make a difference in their learning and their resilience. You are committed to continuous learning and holding to the highest of expectations. You are dedicated to enhancing students’ social-emotional development, and you believe that recognition and celebrations are part of the learning process. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• B.A. or B.S. Degree 
• Valid Louisiana teaching certificate 

Benefits and Salary 

• Salary commensurate with experience and certification 
• Enrollment to the Teacher Retirement System of Louisiana – TRSL (21% of the salary) 
• Enrollment in a short-term and long-term disability insurance program 
• Enrollment in a life insurance plan  
• Health, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (Hynes covers 80% of the cost) 
• 10 days of annual personal time off 

Covid Vaccination Policy 

Hynes' employees are required to demonstrate proof of a COVID-19 vaccination unless a request for reasonable accommodation has been granted by authorized Hynes management.