Job Description – English Learner Instructor

About CANO

Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a new charter school management organization created to bring together Esperanza Charter School, Foundation Prep Charter School, and Lafayette Academy Charter School with the ultimate goal of strengthening all three schools. The nonprofit boards that governed Foundation Prep and Choice Foundation voted to establish this partnership in 2019 to benefit from the organizations’ shared values, similar programming, and strong leadership, and set operations of CANO to launch ahead of the 2020-2021 academic year.

CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools, deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are committed to being community advocates and leaders. Its mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character and critical thinking ability in responsive learning environments, thereby equipping them to be impactful community leaders. CANO will strive for high academic performance at all our schools while securing partnerships and programming that use community assets to support our schools and students. In doing this, CANO brings a fresh, yet grounded, vision to the New Orleans charter landscape and forges a new path ahead for students, families, and communities alike.

CANO’s Values are:

• INTEGRITY. We always do the right thing.
• TEAMWORK. We work and grow together.
• PASSION. We love our students; our community; our work.
• DIGNITY. We value and respect every member of our community.

• COURAGE. We approach challenges with optimism and confidence.

About the Role

The English Learning Instructor is responsible for evaluating, instructing and improving English proficiency in students as well as serving as a resource to the school for English Language concerns. They are responsible for implementing and creating lesson plans for EL Connectors with effective ELL instruction to meet the language needs of the children..

About the Opportunity

• Lesson planning, providing resources, modeling EL strategies, and analyzing data.

• Maintain required documentation on students with another language other than English- in EL file, in Ellevation.
• Screen and Assess EL students as required by the school.
• Assist in home/school/parent communication as needed.
• Participate in EL Coaching training and apply new learning.
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Actively participate in strategic long- and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities. · Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Maintain a Teaching Log of students serviced..
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Providing ongoing student evaluation through regularly scheduled grade reporting and parent conferences.
• Maintain regular communication with administration on the work, schedule, challenges, and successes.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education

• Two years of teaching experience, preferable with English learners
• Must be Bi-Lingual
• Knowledge of language acquisition and language development theory and effective instructional practices
• Adept at analyzing data and planning appropriate instruction
• Ability to work successfully with adults
• Knowledge of EL program requirements
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own learning

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the workday.
• Able to occasionally move about inside the office and school building to meetings and other assigned duties
• Occasionally ascend stairs to migrate throughout the workspace

CANO Schools offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all of our instructional staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies. We also require all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination within 30days of the date of hire.

EEO Statement

CANO believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. "We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Community Academies of New Orleans is an EEO employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment or retaliation in accordance with federal, state and local laws."