Job Description
2024- 2025 Middle School Science teaching position available at Einstein Charter Schools
Come be a part of our DYNAMIC teaching team at Einstein Charter Schools
About Einstein Charter SchoolsEinstein Charter Schools (“Einstein”) is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. Founded in 2005, Einstein Charter Schools is a top performing, tuition free, open admissions network of 4 schools in New Orleans East, serving grades PK-12. Our schools are: Sherwood Forest, Village De L’est, Einstein Middle School, and Sarah T. Reed High School. Authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board, we service the needs of more than 1,600 students, over 30% of whom receive ELL services.At Einstein, we know our people actualize our mission for our students. We strive to create work environments and a total rewards package that promotes the hiring and retention of highly effective staff. We offer our staff an opportunity to impact the lives of our students and their New Orleans East community, a culture that prioritizes growth and collegiately, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
About You Above all else, you come to Einstein because you believe in our mission is to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. You believe in EVERY child and their capacity to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.You are focused on…
- Our students. In all your actions, you act in the best interest of our students. You embrace and protect their individuality and diversity. You seek to ensure they have access to an equitable future.
- Our goals. You are laser focused on our goals and strive to meet them efficiently. You know acting on data and feedback is an essential skill and aren’t afraid to innovate..
- Our people. You hope to work for an organization that is both result-driven AND relationship-driven. You seek an environment where our staff can engage authentically, collegially and have fun. You value diversity and prioritize inclusion.
Position OverviewThe teacher maximizes and diversifies the delivery of educational services by providing direct assistance to students at assigned grade level(s) and fields to ensure students learn subject matter and/or skills that will result in their mastery of subject matter and process skills and contribute to the fulfillment of the School mission. The teacher develops lesson plans and delivers individualized student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Compensation & Benefits: ECS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience, TRSL and strong benefits package. ECS considers this position as full-time.
Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution (required).
Valid LA Teaching Certification or evidence of eligibility for one.
Teaching experience (preferred).
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About Einstein Charter Schools
Why Einstein?
Einstein Schools is a great place to work. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that our young people are academically STRONG, as well as socially and emotionally resilient. This is demonstrated through intentional RELATIONSHIPS that are built with all stakeholders to ensure that we meet the needs of those we serve. We prioritize community, lead with an equity lens, and work to build socially just and sustainable communities.
Frequent Inquiries
- How do I apply and how long is the interview process?
- Apply through Paylocity. Steps for selection include (a) screening (b) interview notification (c) panel interview with scoring rubric (d) panel debrief and scoring (e) reference checks (f) notification of next steps.
- What positions are available?
- Please see our available positions through Paylocity.
- Do you have to be certified in order to teach with Einstein?
- We prioritize certified teachers. However, our 'Teacher Fellows' program provides opportunities for degreed teachers entering the profession.
- What other requirements do you need to teach with Einstein?
- We prioritize teachers who are committed and value social justice.
- How much is a teacher’s salary?
- Our pay schedule is directly based on years of relevant experience, certification status, and level of degree.
- How are teachers evaluated?
- COMPASS teacher rubric.
- Where are your schools located?
- Currently, all of our schools are in East New Orleans.
- What type of benefits do you offer?
- Einstein offers the following available types of insurance: medical, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long and short-term disability. We recognize federal holidays, fall break, Mardi Gras break, spring break, and summer vacation, annual health and wellness perks, and contribution in TRSL. In addition, we reward and recognize staff through our S.T.A.Y. initiatives. Please visit our S.T.A.Y. page for additional information.
- Do you participate in TRSL (Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana)?
- Yes, all Einstein schools contribute to TRSL and all employees must contribute as well.
- What kinds of professional development do you offer?
- Through our Culture Instruction & Professionalism Institute and in-school professional developments we offer a number of ongoing opportunities for professional development including the following: weekly content area cluster meetings, network-wide summer PD the week before school starts, quarterly school-wide PD days, and additional external professional development based on need and approval.