Posted: November 16, 2011

Opportunity:

We are searching for a 3rd grade English & Language Arts teacher. If you are relentless about seeing disadvantaged students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to work at a school that does whatever it takes to ensure college success for all children. Moreover, your work would make a profound and lasting contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.

Background:

New Orleans College Prep’s mission is to prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous four-year college or university. The school opened for an entering class of sixth graders in August 2007 and has grown ambitiously to serve a population of 850 students – (250 students in grades 9-10, 300 students in grades 5-8 and 300 students in grades K-4.) We will add a grade every year to eventually serve grades K-12. NOCP is also planning to expand its services to open additional K-12 campuses throughout New Orleans. On June 30, 2010, NOCP was the only 3rd-year New Orleans charter school to receive a full 2 year extension to its charter, satisfying all academic and financial requirements of the state.

NOCP was selected as one of 22 out of 179 schools nation-wide to be recognized and honored by New Leaders for New Schools’ Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC) program for its significant student achievement gains on the iLEAP Louisiana state achievement tests in 2008-09. In addition, NOCP students performed in the top 7 out of 46 open enrollment public schools in New Orleans on the 2010 8th Grade LEAP exams. NOCP high school students exceeded the state average on the 2010-2011 state end-of-course exams by 30-35 percentage points. NOCP utilizes an extended school day and year, a disciplined and nurturing school culture, and data-driven instruction to drive dramatic gains in student achievement. New Orleans College Prep will provide all our students with a sound college preparatory education that rivals the academic rigor of the best private and public schools in the city.

Expectations:

• design classroom instruction using research-based strategies
• openness to feedback and ideas: solicits feedback and implements new ideas into instruction
• develop curriculum using principles of backwards design
• high standards: expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best
• execute research-based programs according to best practices
• work ethic: possesses a strong willingness to work hard and long hours to get the job done
• frequently analyze results from multiple sources to drive instruction
• enthusiasm: exhibits passion and excitement over work
• maintain school culture of high behavioral expectations
• intelligence: learns quickly, demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently absorb new information
• constant learner (stays abreast of current research on teaching and learning, enhances professional skills)
• solution-oriented: concentrates on finding ways to solve problems instead of focusing on what is wrong
• serve as an active participant in the school’s development via committee system
• professionalism: meets deadlines, comes prepared for meetings, and arrives on time for duties

Qualifications:
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels
• Strong commitment to do whatever it takes for all our students to be college-ready
• Proven track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains as a teacher
• Successful manager of an urban classroom who emulates the belief that structure and clear expectations are critical drivers of student success
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team
• Goal-driven, self-reflective and analytical problem solver
• 2-3 years of urban teaching experience preferred
• Certification in the subject area to be taught preferred

Compensation:
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary 10-15% above the local district scale, an opportunity to earn an annual performance bonus, generous retirement contributions, and comprehensive health benefits.

To apply for this position, please visit www.nolacollegeprep.org and click on "Join our Team."