Posted: November 26, 2011

Who we are

Collegiate Academies is the first charter management organization in New Orleans to focus solely on high schools. Collegiate Academies believes that, even as late as high school, traditionally underserved students can achieve college success and pursue the lives and dreams of their choosing.

Its flagship school, Sci Academy, was one of the first public charter high schools in New Orleans charged with closing the achievement gap in just a few short years. In 2008, Sci Academy’s first class of students entered more than four grade levels behind in reading and math. Within two years, Sci Academy became the highest performing open-enrollment high school in New Orleans. Today they are all on or above grade level, have passed their high school exit exams, and are applying to college. They spend their time in rigorous classes including the 6 AP courses we offer, in advanced seminars, and traveling on college visits.

Sci Academy was recently named one of six groundbreaking American schools by the Oprah Winfrey Show, and has been featured in The Times-Picayune, Dallas Morning News, Good Morning America, GOOD Magazine, and Teach Like A Champion, by Doug Lemov.
Quotes from our community

“Here all the barriers and frustrations you feel in a traditional school are removed by the phenomenal leadership, the teamwork of the staff, and the hard work of the students. Here you can focus on true achievement.”
Margo Bouchie, Sci Academy Team Member

“I like Sci Academy because it prepares you more than enough to go to any college you want.”
Rinata Williams, Sci Academy 10th grade scholar, future NYU graduate- Class of 2016
Positions available
Because of the great need for gap-closing high schools in New Orleans, Collegiate Academies will open two new schools in the fall of 2012. Positions are available in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Special Education / Intervention, across the 9th through 12th grades.

Responsibilities

• Hold high expectations for each student.
• Demonstrate strong teaching skills.
• Collaboratively develop and institute universal student policies within classrooms and throughout the school campus.
• Foster positive rapport and relationships with students.
• Create an enthusiastic and optimistic learning environment.
• Communicate frequently with parents.
• Set and meet measurable goals for students.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creatively embrace the ambiguities of building an organization focused on constant improvement
• Serve on school committees as needed.
• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
• Remain on call in the evenings to provide student support.

Qualifications

1. Desire to work at a college-prep high school rebuilding urban education in the city of New Orleans.
2. Desire to grow as a teacher and person.
3. Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
4. Deep belief that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and educational pasts, have the potential to succeed in college and beyond, and that it is the responsibility of schools to help students realize that potential.
5. Strong knowledge in content area of choice.

To apply

Send your resume and a cover letter to Soraya Verjee, the Director of Human Capital, at humancapital@collegiateacademies.org.