Elementary Teacher | Hynes-Lakeview

Hynes Charter School Corporation (HCSC) seeks passionate, certified K–5 teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. We welcome applications from educators interested in current and future opportunities within our schools who share our commitment to high expectations, student growth, and a supportive learning environment.

About Us 

HCSC provides an environment where teachers, leaders, and students thrive. Here, you will experience a warm, joyful, and collaborative environment with a family of colleagues. You will have a voice in key instructional and cultural practices, and you will be provided with the structures and autonomy needed to do what you do best - improve student outcomes. 

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: 
  • Experience the importance and support of meaningful family engagement
  • Feel a sense of belonging  
• The Balance between Instructional Structure and Collaboration for all Educators 
  • Participate in professional learning communities to enhance collaboration, build supportive relationships, and further your professional development 
  • Deliver Tier 1 curriculum while encouraging the use of your own expertise, creativity, and knowledge to positively impact your students’ achievement 
  • 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

About Hynes-Lakeview

Founded in 1952 and restarted as a charter school in 2006, Hynes-Lakeview is HCSC's original campus and serves over 700 students in grades PK-8 in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans. The school is #1 in the percentage of students scoring Mastery on LEAP assessments for open-enrollment schools in New Orleans. 

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 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. 

In addition, you consistently do the following:  

• Guide the learning process of students in the classroom toward the achievement of curriculum goals set by Hynes Charter Schools and/or appropriate federal guidelines. 
• Demonstrate effective classroom management emphasizing fairness, trust, care, and positive learning.  
• Incorporate differentiated strategies and techniques. 
• Collect, analyze and use student data to drive instruction using research-based programs. 
• Build a bridge of communication and involvement with parents, families, and community leaders. 
• Meet standards of performance for your individual teaching assignments developed by Hynes Charter School (including the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching). 
• Collaborate with peers and school leaders to improve instructional strategies, school climate, and leadership skills. 
• Have knowledge of and effectively integrate appropriate and engaging technology into teaching. 

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 (20.95% of the salary)
• Enrollment in a short-term and long-term disability insurance programs
• Enrollment in a life insurance plan 
• Health, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (Hynes covers 85% of the employee coverage)
• 10 days of annual personal time off 

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment 

Hynes Charter School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.