Kindergarten Teacher

Company: --lan Academy Charter School
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

About --lan Academy
--lan Academy Charter School is an academically challenging, disciplined, and joyful elementary school in New Orleans, LA. Through a classical curriculum, high-quality instruction, and leadership development, --lan Academy ensures that all students have the foundation necessary to thrive in secondary school, succeed in college, and access lives of opportunity.
Be a Kindergarten Teacher at --lan. Change the Narrative.We believe that a strong academic foundation begins in kindergarten. At --lan Academy, our kindergarten teachers play a critical role in shaping scholars' first school experiences and instilling the values, skills, and habits that set the tone for future success. We are looking for passionate educators who believe in the limitless potential of every child and are committed to fostering both academic excellence and joyful learning.
Role OverviewOur kindergarten teachers provide structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate instruction grounded in the Core Knowledge and classical curriculum model. This includes building early literacy and numeracy skills, supporting social-emotional development, and cultivating curiosity and independence. Teachers are held accountable by the Principal and Instructional Coach for instructional quality, student growth, and collaboration.
ResponsibilitiesEmbody --lan Academy's mission, vision, and LEADER values in every interaction with students, families, and colleaguesCreate a warm, orderly, and joyful classroom environment that supports young learners' developmentDeliver rigorous, standards-aligned, and developmentally appropriate lessons in early literacy, math, and foundational content knowledgeUse research-based practices to build phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehensionImplement a structured approach to handwriting, oral language development, and early writingScaffold instruction to meet the wide range of developmental needs and learning styles in a kindergarten classroomUse songs, chants, movement, and interactive activities to build student engagement and memoryUphold high expectations for student behavior, following school-wide systems and using positive reinforcement consistentlyConduct ongoing assessments (both formative and summative) and use data to drive lesson planning and differentiationMaintain strong, consistent communication with families about academic progress, behavior, and classroom eventsCollaborate and support the development of the co-teacherPlan and collaborate with interventionists, and instructional leaders to reflect, and continuously improve practiceParticipate fully in professional development, coaching, and staff-wide learning experiencesAttend all school events including family nights, recruitment fairs, and community engagement activities

Suggested QualificationsPassion for early childhood education and a belief that kindergarten sets the tone for lifelong learningExperience teaching kindergarten or early elementary studentsDeep understanding of child development, the Science of Reading, and early math conceptsStrong classroom management and the ability to build a safe, predictable environment for young learnersWillingness to work collaboratively and receive feedbackStrong communication and organization skillsCommitment to continuous growth, reflection, and professionalismLouisiana State Teaching Certification (PK-3 or K-5) preferred but not required






Compensation details: 49000-70000



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