The Dance Teacher is responsible for:
- Delivering instruction in the classroom, supporting student achievement and enrichment
- Long-term unit planning and daily lesson planning
- Collaborating with teaching staff
- Integrating feedback into lesson delivery
- Adapting activities for scholars of all ages and abilities
- Maintaining a strong classroom culture that is consistent with the standards and high expectations of Akili Academy
- Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
Position Requirements:
- Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
- Demonstrate past success working with students in urban settings
- Have a BA or BS degree, preferred
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. As a part of the ongoing effort to rebuild New Orleans public schools, Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Paul Habans Charter schools, located on the West Bank; and Akili Academy, located in the Upper Ninth Ward. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
Compensation is competitive and based on experience.