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Who We Are
teachNOLA Teaching Fellows
prepares individuals without teaching certification to become exceptional
teachers for our most underserved students. teachNOLA Fellows play a
critical role in breaking down the socioeconomic and racial barriers that
have denied our students access to an equitable education. Through
teachNOLA, you will elevate your academic and professional expertise into a
high-impact career as a certified teacher working in New Orleans charter
schools and Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
Why teachNOLA
teachNOLA is an ambitious, teacher-centered effort to invigorate
underserved New Orleans schools with great teachers. teachNOLA provides a
diverse and passionate group of mission-driven aspiring teachers an
affordable and accelerated pathway to the classroom.
We recruit, train, certify and support accomplished professionals, recent
college graduates and graduating seniors who aren’t yet certified as
teachers, but possess the dedication and content knowledge to teach in some
of the highest-needs schools. We provide the training, coaching and
leadership development needed to provide our students with a quality
education.
You may have built a successful career, and now wish to use those skills to
impact our next generation. You could be an accomplished recent graduate
who wants to share your passion for learning with the students of New Orleans.
Whatever your background, you have high expectations for all students
and are deeply invested in ensuring all students have access to the
education they deserve.
We are currently seeking mission-aligned candidates to teach critical-need
subjects, including Math, Science, English, Early Childhood Education and
Special Education.
Benefits of Teaching in New Orleans
Innovative School Structure: New Orleans is a growing city where most
students attend charter schools, so Teaching Fellows can find their fit by
choosing from among dozens of high-performing charters in Greater New
Orleans, or a more traditional setting in a Jefferson Parish Public School.
Classroom-Centered Preparation: Fellow's support is radically simple:
focused practice on key skills, knowledge, and cultural mindsets so new
teachers start strong. Where traditional teacher preparation leaves little
time for hands-on skill building, our innovative training is centered
around actual teaching experience and focused practice on core skills, such
as reflecting on students’ values, experiences, and ambitions to create
opportunities for students to see themselves in challenging content that
will prepare them for success.
Certification that Counts: We hold high standards for licensure. Throughout
your first year in the classroom, we carefully assess and support your
growth, with expert coaching and personalized support. teachNOLA Fellows
are recognized not simply as certified teachers, but as having a proven
track record of classroom success.
Full Salary and Benefits: While pursuing certification, Fellows start
earning a full teacher’s salary plus comprehensive benefits when they begin
working full-time at a district or charter school at the beginning of the
2022-23 school year.
Eligibility Requirements
Must have bachelor’s degree by June 2022
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must not be a licensed teacher
Must be able to pass an FBI background investigation
Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA
