We are currently looking for a:
- Primary Self-Contained SPED Teacher
About Young Audiences Charter Schools
Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) offers a unique and highly desired arts-integrated model that seamlessly aligns with the identity of the Greater New Orleans Area. With multiple schools in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, YACS works arduously to achieve its mission of educating the whole child through arts integration and equipping all creative learners to flourish as leaders in life and learning. YACS Creative Learners from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade are provided appropriate arts-integrated learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Who is a Creative Educator?
YACS Creative Educators educators work collaboratively to develop sound instructional strategies rooted in the foundations of arts integration. With a dedicated focus on improving student outcomes, our school-level and network-level leadership is committed to supporting teachers in becoming transformative educators. YACS is a family of Creative Educators committed to “Academic Excellence with an Artistic Edge”.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (include but not limited to)
- Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
- Keeps accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, report cards, and permanent folders.
- Completes reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
- Plans and prepares for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
- Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.
- Reports promptly for all assigned duties.
- Becomes knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources.
- Uses a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.
- Continually evaluates student progress and plans with student needs in mind.
- Cooperates with school-based personnel.
- Encourages parents to be informed of the student's progress and needs.
- Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, participates in inservice training and contributes to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.
- Conforms to Louisiana laws concerning the education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.
- Assists in the development and implementation of quality education.
- Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process.
- Performs all other duties assigned by the principal.
Communication
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents, the school leader, and other colleagues.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Conference with parents to consistently update them on their child’s progress.
Professional Conduct and Other
- Exhibit professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Participate in assigned morning, lunch, and afternoon duties.
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by the supervisor.
- Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Suggested Qualifications
- Love and appreciation for the arts and arts education
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Teaching certification (preferred but not required)
- 1+ Years of Teaching Experience (preferred)
Salary and Benefits
Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. YACS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, life insurance, a 401k plan with matching, and more.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person