Job Description

About the Organization

Educators for Quality Alternatives operates alternative schools in New Orleans serving students who have dropped out, been expelled, or otherwise have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional school settings. Our students leave school with the skills, confidence, and experience to succeed in the career and education paths of their choice. EQA currently runs three high schools, The NET: Central City, The NET: Gentilly, and the NET: East, and a middle school program, The Bridge.

Position Summary and Responsibilities 

This position is a unique opportunity to work intensively with ESL students. You will join a dedicated and mission aligned team of professionals who believe that every student should have high quality, individualized supports.

EQA Schools ESL Teachers are responsible for:

• Teaching, co-teaching, and tutoring ELL students to insure student access the curriculum and build their English language skills
• Translate, modify, and adjust assignments, assessments and other documents to insure student success
• Collaborating with the team to insure all ELL students receive the appropriate supports, accommodations, and modifications
• Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
• Constantly developing your own craft

Position Requirements:

• Must be comfortable with technology
• 2+ years teaching ELL students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement 
• A BA or BS required

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
• Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth

Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: The NET: Gentilly, 6601 Franklin Avenue
• Schedule: 20 hours per week, in the mornings Monday - Friday
• Salary: $30 per hour 
• Reports to: Special Education Coordinator 

EQA encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. EQA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. EQA does not sponsor employment visas. In compliance with state law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in a Louisiana public school via the appropriate background checks.

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