Elementary School Associate Teacher

Bricolage; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bricolage Academy in New Orleans is seeking an elementary school associate teacher to support lead teachers in planning and delivery, and to gradually take on more classroom responsibilities as they grow in the role.

You will work with students individually and in groups, supervise during non-instructional times, and cover classes when needed, contributing to an inclusive, anti-racist school culture.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree OR 2 years of college; education courses preferred.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting.
• Strong belief in Bricolage Academy’s mission, vision and core values.
• Commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational access and outcomes.
• Louisiana teaching certificate OR working towards one (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assisting lead teachers with lesson preparation (getting materials ready, setting up equipment).
• Supporting individual and small groups of students to help them understand content and complete assignments.
• Monitoring students during non-instructional times (arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, field trips).
• Covering classes when lead teachers are absent.

Skills

Elementary school experience

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Community involvement

Education

Associate’s degree or 2 years of college

Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in degree program

Louisiana teaching certificate or working towards one

Job description

Bricolage Academy is searching for elementary school associate teachers.

At Bricolage, elementary school associate teachers initially support lead teachers in the classroom before gradually taking ownership of various aspects of the school day.

DUTIES

• Assisting lead teachers with lesson preparation (getting materials ready, setting up equipment, etc)
• Supporting individual and small groups of students to help them better understand content and complete assignments
• Monitoring students during non-instructional times (arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, field trips, etc)
• Covering classes when lead teachers are absent

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Strong belief in Bricolage Academy’s mission, vision and core values
• Strong belief in and commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational access and equitable outcomes
• Strong belief in and commitment to the city of New Orleans
• Associate’s degree OR 2 years of college; education courses preferred
• Experience working in an elementary school setting

Preferred

• On the path to becoming a certified elementary school teacher
• Bachelor’s degree OR enrolled in a degree program; education program preferred
• Louisiana teaching certificate OR working towards one

Some other things you should know about us our school:

We're building a new kind of school that doesn't have a formula to follow. There is no 'how-to' book for our community. We're making it ourselves. That requires people who can embrace vulnerability, take initiative, learn from mistakes, and be open to giving and receiving feedback.

Bricolage is a diverse community, but we are committed to being an anti-racist one. This means devoting time to understand what racism is, exploring how it manifests, and taking actions to dismantle it. Also, Bricolage's diversity is not itself an end. Rather, we believe our diversity is a means to amplifying empathy, advancing equity and facilitating creativity and innovation.

We don't have all of the answers, and we're okay with that. If you're looking for certainty, we suggest you pursue a position in a factory (or a factory-like school). Bricolage is being built as we speak. It's a magical place, but an imperfect one. Everyone at Bricolage has successes and failures. You will experience both.

We’re looking for a special kind of teacher. We can’t wait to meet you.