What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2022 Summer School ELA and Math Positions position at LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS?
Description
Why extraordinary teachers teach at LFNO
Lycée is a Type II charter school in New Orleans, building to be the only PreK4-12th public, accredited French school by 2023. As a growing and “diverse by design” school community, we are committed to learning, being receptive to feedback, and collaborating with all stakeholders to shape a rigorous, joy-filled, and equitable learning environment.
We guide our students to think critically and independently, and we teach a rich curriculum that nurtures students' natural curiosity about the world.
Specifications
Lycée Français is looking for qualified English-speaking Summer School teachers for grades 3-7. Our summer school program will include both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) teachers. Each teacher hired will be responsible for teaching a grade level band and will teach two different groups of students each day in either Math or ELA. Summer School professional development will be held on 6/9/22 and 6/10/22 from 8-4 and Summer School will be held from 6/13-7/1. Tentative times for summer school are from 7:45AM-12:15PM with a 2 hour assessment and data planning period on Thursday afternoons. Curriculum guidance will be provided as well as resources for hands-on learning. Applicants must be available for both professional development days as well as all dates of summer school.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lessons that follow rigorous, standards-aligned Louisiana curriculum provided by the school
- Providing instruction to students in either Math or ELA in one or two grade levels
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of restorative justice and trauma-informed instruction. LFNO is a PBIS school.
- Working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts that were presented in the lesson plan
- Taking accurate attendance
- Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards; maintain accurate and current grades
- Thrive while collaborating and receiving feedback from colleagues and stakeholders
- Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of students, and work actively to overcome challenges
- Assisting with arrival and dismissal of students
- Assessing student progress, tracking the data, and providing the necessary Tier 1 interventions including small group in individual reteach, relearn, and reassessment
- Perform other job related functions as may be assigned, be punctual, and review/follow all Staff Handbook policies and procedures.
- Please note, we are a French school, but these classes will be conducted in English
Staff collaboration and reporting relationships
- Summer School teachers report directly to the Summer School Coordinator.
- Summer School Teachers collaboratively analyze academic data and deliver instruction in order to close gaps in students’ academic performance
- LFNO is a culturally diverse workplace; collaboration, empathy, and cooperation are essential at all levels.
Job Compensation and Commitment
- Compensation: $35 per hour
- Dates/Hours: June 13th-July 1st, tentative hours: 7:45am-12:15pm Monday through Friday with a 2 hour assessment and data planning period on Thursday afternoons.
- Professional Development prior to the beginning of Summer School: June 9th and 10th from 8am-4pm
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and Teaching Certification
- The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, engaged, and academically challenged.
- Teaching experience in English and/or social studies.
- Passion for teaching students in underserved areas and commitment to closing the “opportunity” gap.
- Strong collaboration, self-awareness, and teamwork skills.
- Desire to set and achieve goals, and work to improve systems as part of a “growing” school.
- Growth mindset and ability to use feedback and data to improve practice.
Preferred:
- Louisiana teaching certification
- Three or more years teaching experience
- Experience in differentiating instruction, and supporting students with learning challenges
- Experience teaching in urban or multicultural areas
- Master’s Degree in related field
- Highly effective rating in latest COMPASS observations
- Familiarity with the Louisiana Acceleration series
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LFNO
Lycée is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our daily practices. LFNO staff represent a wide diversity of racial, cultural, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities--opening a window to the entire LFNO community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our consequential work.
Job descriptions are created to provide a framework of responsibilities and are not inclusive of all duties that may be required. LFNO employees embody an “all hands on deck” mentality and do whatever it takes to get the job done regardless of title.
