Social Studies Instructor

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

About CANO

Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a dynamic and growing charter school management organization with a mission to strengthen leadership and implement strategic operational practices that position us as a Destination School in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

CANO envisions a system of exemplary schools deeply rooted in the voices of our students, families, and communities—producing graduates who are committed to advocacy and community leadership. Our mission is to cultivate schools that foster character development and critical thinking in responsive, student-centered environments, ultimately preparing our students to become impactful leaders.

Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by strategic partnerships and programs that leverage community assets to support student success. CANO offers a fresh yet grounded vision for education in New Orleans—building a new path forward for students, families, and communities.

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 a Social Studies teacher is responsible for helping students learn about history, geography, politics, economics, and culture. Integrating current events into lessons and also facilitating healthy debates and engaging classroom discussions.

About the Opportunity

• Ability to bring social studies lessons to life with real-world applications
• Ability to adjusts social studies lesson plans based on students’ assessment evaluations
• Creative skills to keep students engaged in lessons
• Planning and implementing class lessons that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards.
• Strong knowledge of Tier ! Curriculum
• Upholding 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.
• Planning and coordinating programs with the 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.
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Actively participate in strategic long- and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students.
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments.
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management.
• Remain current on ongoing developments and requirements from the Louisiana Department of Education relative to school accountability, assessment, and curriculum.

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing and outstanding education for the children of New Orleans
• Willing and able to carry out the mission and model the values of Community Academies of New Orleans
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Two or more years of Social Studies teaching experience (preferred)
• Louisiana State Certification (preferred)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to participate in professional development and instructional best practices

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."