Urban Social Studies Teacher - Data-Driven & Impactful

Newschools Venture Fund; New Orleans, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in New Orleans seeks experienced Social Studies teachers committed to preparing PK-8th grade students academically and emotionally to access life choices.

You will design rigorous, standards-aligned lessons, differentiate instruction, use data to drive practice, and collaborate with families and staff.

Join a team focused on professional growth, strong student outcomes, and a positive, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience – At least 2 years of urban teaching experience with a record of student achievement.
• Education – Bachelor’s degree required.
• Essential Teacher Beliefs and Behaviors

Responsibilities

• Drive instruction with clear short-term and long-term goals with input from your team.
• Create a safe, positive and student-led learning environment.
• Be a content expert by planning rigorous, Louisiana Student Standards-aligned lessons using Tier 1 curriculum.
• Differentiate learning needs for all students, providing necessary accommodations and modifications to ensure every student is supported.
• Use student progress and testing data to assess and adjust instruction as needed.
• Improve in meaningful and measurable ways through professional development coaching
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with parents and staff to ensure students are making strong academic and social progress.
• Persevere through an academically intense curriculum and extended school hours.
• Participate in both school and network-wide coaching and be solution-oriented.
• Fully engage and participate in other duties deemed necessary
• Be professional and a team player in all responsibilities.
• Celebrate the impact teachers have as positive role models for students and the community.
• Commit to the following competencies.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ReNEW Schools in New Orleans seeks experienced Social Studies teachers committed to preparing PK-8th grade students academically and emotionally to access life choices.

You will design rigorous, standards-aligned lessons, differentiate instruction, use data to drive practice, and collaborate with families and staff.

Join a team focused on professional growth, strong student outcomes, and a positive, inclusive school culture.