Middle School Science (6/7th) Teacher in New Orleans, Louisiana at Elan Academy Charter School

Role Description:

As a Middle School Science Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective science instruction to students in grades 6 and 7. You will create a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters a love of scientific exploration and helps students develop strong skills using the standards-based Amplify Science curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Embody & Élan Academy’s mission, vision, and values;
• Participate in an annual summer staff orientation and training;
• Plan and deliver comprehensive science lessons aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives
• Plan and execute rigorous science labs
• Incorporate various teaching strategies, including hands-on activities, technology integration, and differentiated instruction, to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Monitor student progress through regular assessments and provide constructive feedback to support academic growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and support staff to ensure student success.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities to enhance subject knowledge and teaching methodologies.
• Create and maintain an organized and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Participate in weekly coaching meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Scholar Support Teammates to ensure all student accommodations and modifications are implemented with fidelity.
• Actively track, celebrate, and respond to student data.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, Education, or a related field
• Valid teaching certification in the appropriate subject area and grade level preferred
• Excellent knowledge of middle school science concepts and effective teaching practices

Mindset Requirements:

• Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to ALL scholars regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender,
• Believe that the children of New Orleans have been historically underserved, and they deserve an excellent education.
• Believe the opportunity gap can be eliminated and that this can be accomplished not through heroics but through focused instruction.
• Believe children can thrive academically, creatively, and emotionally in a highly organized learning environment.
• Believe fostering great relationships with families and stakeholders can lead to transformational learning opportunities.
• Believe high-quality schools focus on scholar learning and intentionally use data to influence outcomes.
• Believe that all members of the Élan Academy Community are capable of growth. We invest in consistent, measurable, and meaningful learning opportunities that promote academic and personal advancement for all scholars and adults.
• Believe that the standardized exams our students take (iReady,LEAP and our curriculum based Interim Assessments) provide valuable data that must inform our instruction.