Pre-K Instructor (Certified)

Community-Academies-of-New-Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Academies of New Orleans is seeking a PK English Instructor to deliver dual language instruction and create a safe, engaging learning environment for young students. The role emphasizes lesson planning, progress assessment, and collaboration with staff to align with state standards.

You will work with families, uphold CANO values, and participate in ongoing professional development within a supportive school community. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Fluent English oral and written proficiency.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish and English) but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high quality instruction in the dual language model to meet grade level standards.
• Establish and communicate clear content and language objectives for all activities.
• Co-plan and coordinate instruction with grade level teams, faculty and administration.
• Provide ongoing student evaluation through regular grade reporting and parent conferences.
• Establish rapport with students to create an engaging learning environment in the target language.
• Prepare students for required assessments.
• Engage in effective classroom management and professional development.
• Stay current on Louisiana Department of Education requirements for dual language practices.
• Update records accurately and comply with laws and policies.
• Communicate progress and needs to students, families and colleagues.

Skills

Fluent English

Bilingual (Spanish + English)

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Job Description – PK English Instructor/Teacher

About CANO

Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a relatively new charter school management organization created with the ultimate goal of strengthening and growing strong leadership and strategic operational practices that will launch CANO into the future to becoming a Destination School in the metropolitan New Orleans area.

CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character and critical thinking ability in responsive learning environments, thereby equipping them to be impactful community leaders. CANO will strive for high academic performance at all our schools while securing partnerships and programming that use community assets to support our schools and students. In doing this, CANO brings a fresh, yet grounded, vision to the New Orleans charter landscape and forges a new path ahead for students, families, and communities alike.

CANO’s Values are:

• INTEGRITY. We always do the right thing.
• TEAMWORK. We work and grow together.
• PASSION. We love our students; our community; our work.
• DIGNITY. We value and respect every member of our community.
• COURAGE. We approach challenges with optimism and confidence.

About the Role

The primary role of the Dual Language PK English instructor is to deliver classroom instruction that helps PK students learn. To accomplish this, instructors must create a safe and rich learning environment, prepare effective lessons, assess student progress and offer feedback, manage classroom materials, productively navigate the curriculum, and collaborate and plan with other staff. All PK instructors report directly to the Division Head, Assistant Principal, and Principal. The instructor’s role is to also uphold the mission and values of Community Academies of New Orleans in all student and family interactions to ensure our commitment is promoting academic excellence and success.

Essential Job Duties

• Planning and implementing high quality instruction in accordance with the identified dual language model, in the target language that ensures the attainment of appropriate grade level learning standards.
• Establish and communicate clear content and language objectives for all learning activities.
• Co-planning and coordinating classroom instruction with grade level team members (for both target languages), faculty and administration.
• Providing ongoing student evaluation through regularly scheduled grade reporting and parent conferences.
• Establishing and building great rapport with students to provide a great and exciting learning environment in the target language.
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments.
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including various modalities of coaching; receiving and provide critical feedback and learning in the classroom; participate in grade-level team meetings and student-focused meetings
• Remain current on ongoing developments and requirements from the Louisiana Department of Education relative to school accountability, assessment, and curriculum and best dual language practices.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities. Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Promote family engagement by developing a partnership with caretakers through ongoing positive communication, and other activities that encourage active participation in student learning in the target language
• Adhere to the Restorative Justice expectations for managing student relations and behaviors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or equivalent
• Fluent English oral and written proficiency
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish and English) but not required
• Demonstrated ability to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the workday.
• Able to occasionally move about inside the office and school building to meetings and other assigned duties
• Occasionally ascend stairs to migrate throughout the workspace

More about CANO

CANO Schools offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all of our instructional staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies. We also require all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination within 30 days of the date of hire.

EEO Statement

CANO believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students.

"We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Community Academies of New Orleans is an EEO employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment or retaliation in accordance with federal, state and local laws."