GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts's Academic Program, the Academic Studio, is an innovative teaching and learning environment dedicated to the intellectual growth of young artists. It has consistently been rated as an "A" school by the State of Louisiana. NOCCA is the State of Louisiana's conservatory for the arts, and it serves students from across the state.  The Academic Studio’s Integrated Humanities program develops in young artist-intellectuals a deep understanding of human history and expressive culture. As part of the Integrated Humanities Department, the successful candidate will teach high school Spanish I and II courses and support students.

The Academic Studio Spanish Language Faculty candidate will be able to show a demonstrated commitment to developing highly personalized, rigorous learning experiences for a diverse group of students in a teaching environment characterized by continuous collaboration and growth.

As teachers and mentors to individual students, teachers must value diversity, model integrity, and demonstrate high ethical standards.  As leaders and colleagues, teachers must be able to demonstrate positive interactions and relationships with parents, faculty, administration, and staff.  

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, and teaches high school courses within the framework of the NOCCA curriculum, including Spanish I and Spanish II

• Assist with data management by collecting, organizing, entering, and maintaining accurate student, program, and some additional operational records outside of the Spanish coursework to support school processes and reporting needs

• Leads individualized student support and collaborates with the student support team to ensure that students of diverse abilities find their greatest potential

• Implements appropriate SPED accommodations in conjunction with the Student Support 

• Supports testing

• Actively communicates with students, parents, faculty, administration, and staff to facilitate students’ engagement and successful completion of the program

• Displays leadership through the efficient management of classroom activities, projects, and events

• Commits to the ongoing improvement of teaching practice through observation, critique, and self-reflection

• Utilizes project-based and inquiry-based methods to guide student learning

• Participates in professional growth opportunities and incorporates that learning into academic curricula

• Complies with NOCCA policies and procedures, meeting required deadlines and participating in required meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three years of experience in education, in a school or other setting.

• Advanced verbal and written proficiency at the C1 level or higher

• Experience and/or professional commitment to creating a high-quality learning atmosphere for a diverse group of students at all levels

Additional Preferred Experience

• Advanced degree and/or certification in Spanish, education, or related field

• High school teaching experience

• Experience with 504s, special education, and the ability to work with a range of students' skill levels

• Program development and self-directed curriculum development experience

Additional hours are required for Orientation, Open Studio, Auditions, Grade Nights, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Senior Saturday, Homecoming Events, Graduation, Celebrations, Parent Night, Student Shows and Presentations, and Professional Development days.   

BENEFITS

In addition to approved Holidays, you will be entitled to all benefits afforded to a State of Louisiana team member, including the following:

• Earning sick leave time at a rate of 10 days per school year 

• A choice of health and life insurance plans for yourself and your family, as selected

• A choice of  supplemental insurance benefits, such as dental, vision, and short-term or long-term disability

• Participation in the Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) or the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS). 

• K-time may be available with pre-approval for consultancy outside of the normal scope of the position

• Option for participation in voluntary retirement plan vehicles [403(b) or 457 plans]

NOCCA is committed to an inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are therefore especially encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references by using this link to fill out a GOOGLE form. 

Candidate review will begin on March 9, and applications received after that date will continue to be considered until the position is filled. 

OR

 Mail your submission to: 

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts

NOCCA SPANISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

ATTN: Human Resources Department 2800 Chartres Street

New Orleans, LA 70117

NOCCA Vision

We believe in the transformative power of the arts. We aspire to create an educational community that nurtures and challenges young people to become more curious, kind, empathetic, engaged, and willing to grapple with complex problems in order to create a just, sustainable, and joyful world.

NOCCA Mission

NOCCA’s mission is to provide a world-class, pre-professional arts education for every young person in Louisiana with the curiosity, creativity, talent, and motivation to pursue a life in the arts as they realize the best possible versions of themselves and their futures.

NOCCA as a SAME Agency

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) is fully committed to ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively ADA).  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities, which may include providing reasonable accommodation to the extent it does not cause an undue hardship. NOCCA will not discriminate against nor tolerate discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in any employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.