Middle School Teacher for At-Risk Students (Restorative)

eqaschools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

403b retirement plan

Job summary

The Bridge Middle School Program at Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Middle School Teacher for 7th and 8th grade. The program pairs a teacher with a counselor to support behavioral, social, and academic needs within a restorative environment, personalizing instruction for each student.

We expect 3+ years teaching at-risk students, a BA/BS, and a passion for urban education.

Qualifications

• 3+ years teaching at-risk students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement.
• BA or BS degree required; Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred but not required.
• Experience teaching students with exceptionalities.
• Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills.
• Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving.
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team.
• Enthusiasm and joy for working with children and desire to provide a whole-child focused educational experience.
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality lessons for all 4 content areas for 7th and 8th grade.
• Deliver instruction using project-based learning and multi-modalities of learning methods.
• Differentiating lessons, assessments and supports.
• Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth.
• Assessing and monitoring student progress on an individual and course level.
• Constantly developing your own craft.

Skills

Teaching at-risk students

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Learning mindset

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

The Bridge Middle School Program at Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Middle School Teacher for 7th and 8th grade. The program pairs a teacher with a counselor to support behavioral, social, and academic needs within a restorative environment, personalizing instruction for each student.

We expect 3+ years teaching at-risk students, a BA/BS, and a passion for urban education.