Community Academies of New Orleans·New Orleans, Louisiana
The ELA Instructor is responsible for teaching reading, writing, and speaking skills while implementing lessons that meet state learning standards. They must manage classrooms effectively, evaluate student progress, and collaborate with administration to support academic excellence.
– ELA Instructor About CANO Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a relatively new charter school management organization created with the ultimate goal of strengthening and growing strong leadership and strategic operational practices that will launch CANO into the future to becoming a Destination School in the metropolitan New Orleans area. CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character and critical thinking ability in responsive learning environments, thereby equipping them to be impactful community leaders. CANO will strive for high academic performance at all our schools while securing partnerships and programming that use community assets to support our schools and students. In doing this, CANO brings a fresh, yet grounded, vision to the New Orleans charter landscape and forges a new path ahead for students, families, and communities alike. CANO’s Values are: 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 an ELA teacher is responsible for teaching language skills to their students, including the basics like reading, writing, and speaking. About the Opportunity Helping students develop their writing, reading comprehension, and listening and speaking skills 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. Strong knowledge of Tier ! 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.
A bachelor's degree is required, while a master's degree, Louisiana State Certification, and two or more years of ELA teaching experience are preferred. Candidates must possess strong classroom management and communication skills and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Market context
ELA instructor roles in Louisiana are often competitive because schools look for candidates who can combine strong classroom practice with state certification and a clear commitment to school values. A bachelor’s degree is required, while a master’s degree, two or more years of ELA teaching experience, and Louisiana State Certification can strengthen an application. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time when comparing roles; review the certification and experience details carefully before applying.
