Inspiring Social Studies Teacher — Real-World Civics

Community Academies; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) is seeking a Social Studies teacher to bring history, geography, politics, economics, and culture to life in a student-centered classroom in New Orleans. You will weave current events into lessons and foster healthy debates, tying instruction to state standards and grade-level goals.

The role emphasizes planning, collaboration with colleagues, ongoing student assessment, and building strong rapport with students to create an engaging learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Louisiana State Certification is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Help students learn history, geography, politics, economics, and culture.
• Integrate current events into lessons and facilitate healthy debates.
• Bring social studies to life with real-world applications.
• Adjust lesson plans based on students’ assessment evaluations.
• Plan and implement lessons to meet state standards and grade-level goals.
• Coordinate programs with faculty and administration.
• Provide ongoing student evaluation through regular grade reporting.
• Establish rapport with students for an engaging learning environment.
• Stay current on Louisiana Department of Education requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Engagement strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Louisiana State Certification (preferred)

Job description

Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) is seeking a Social Studies teacher to bring history, geography, politics, economics, and culture to life in a student-centered classroom in New Orleans. You will weave current events into lessons and foster healthy debates, tying instruction to state standards and grade-level goals.

The role emphasizes planning, collaboration with colleagues, ongoing student assessment, and building strong rapport with students to create an engaging learning