About InspireNOLA
As the highest-performing open-admission charter network in the city of New Orleans, InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared for college, their community, and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates seven public charter schools and educates over 5,500 students, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.
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Position Summary
InspireNOLA Charter Schools is seeking a passionate, talented, and dedicated Teachers for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are pursuing candidates who are committed to the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of our students and who have a strong desire to continuously develop in their profession.
Position Qualifications & Competencies
• Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA;
• Bachelor’s degree (required);
• Two or more years of teaching experience (preferred);
• Louisiana Teacher Certification or in progress; (preferred);
• Proven success in raising the achievement levels of historically under-served students;
• Expertise in a content area and strong classroom management skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with the school team, families, and community members;
• Desire to continuously improve instructional practices and willingness to engage in ongoing professional development;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Design and implement rigorous unit and engaging lesson plans that incorporate all components of the InspireNOLA instructional model;
• Create a structured, achievement-oriented learning environment, and develop a positive rapport with students;
• Utilize student data to drive instruction, re-teaching, and classroom interventions;
• Exemplify InspireNOLA’s core values in all interactions with students and their families to demonstrate your commitment to students’ academic and behavioral success;
• Proactively manage student behavioral issues and adhere to school policies for infractions and incentives;
• Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities, including seeking and accepting continual feedback from staff and administration;
• Consistently engage in school-based professional development sessions (cluster and data review meetings) as well as additional professional development opportunities offered by the InspireNOLA Support Team office.
• Perform other additional duties as specified.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as TRSL, our employer retirement contribution, is included.
InspireNOLA is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Defying the odds and starting an education revolution requires teachers and staff who aren’t afraid to be innovative and unique in their thoughts, actions, and methodology. We are looking for the best educators to help us continue to prepare the youth of this city to be the great leaders of tomorrow.
Teaching isn’t solely about the curriculum, though academic success is and will always remain our number one focus. It is also about inspiring our students by exposing them to opportunities and people reflective of them who have done great things for themselves and their communities. It's opening students up to possibilities they may have never considered.
Our academic model focuses on rigorous instructional content and high student engagement in lessons and learning. Our elementary classes are stratified based on data, and instruction in specific subjects and standards is based on strengths and weaknesses. We also personalize learning for our scholars.
It is about changing the status quo. It’s engaging students in meaningful lessons both in and out of the classroom. It’s about including the community in the process. Teaching about a city coming together to secure the future the youth of New Orleans deserve.
We expect our educators to excel in all they do. To make sure we continue to be at the forefront of the education revolution, we offer ongoing professional development for all employees; coaching and mentoring; leadership opportunities; and so much more.
We also offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana, deferred compensation options, tuition reimbursement, a variety of insurance options, and so much more!