Community Academies of New Orleans·New Orleans, Louisiana
The instructor is responsible for teaching history, geography, politics, economics, and culture while integrating current events and facilitating classroom discussions. They must plan and implement lessons that meet state learning standards and provide ongoing student evaluations.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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."
A bachelor's degree is required, while a master's degree, Louisiana State Certification, and two or more years of teaching experience are preferred. Candidates must possess strong classroom management skills and a commitment to the mission of Community Academies of New Orleans.
Market context
In Louisiana, Social Studies Instructor openings can be competitive because schools often look for candidates who pair classroom management with alignment to the school mission, and preferred credentials like Louisiana State Certification and teaching experience can strengthen an application. This role is especially relevant for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, while a master’s degree may help in a crowded pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your materials to show classroom management examples and mission fit.
