Elementary School Associate Teacher

Bricolage Academy is searching for elementary school associate teachers.

At Bricolage elementary school associate teachers initially support lead teachers in the classroom before gradually taking ownership of various aspects of the school day.

DUTIES

Specifically associate teachers are responsible for:

• Assisting lead teachers with lesson preparation (getting materials ready setting up equipment etc)

• Supporting individual and small groups of students to help them better understand content and complete assignments

• Monitoring students during non-instructional times (arrival lunch recess dismissal field trips etc)

• Collecting student data (attendance grades behavior etc)

• Covering classes when lead teachers are absent

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Strong belief in Bricolage Academys mission vision and core values

• Strong belief in and commitment to diverse equitable and inclusive educational access and equitable outcomes

• Strong belief in and commitment to the city of New Orleans

• Associates degree OR 2 years of college; education courses preferred

• Experience working in an elementary school setting

Preferred

• On the path to becoming a certified elementary school teacher

  • Bachelors degree OR enrolled in a degree program; education program preferred

  • Louisiana teaching certificate OR working towards one

Some other things you should know about us our school:

Were building a new kind of school that doesnt have a formula to follow. There is no how-to book for our community. Were making it ourselves. That requires people who can embrace vulnerability take initiative learn from mistakes and be open to giving and receiving feedback.

Bricolage is a diverse community but we are committed to being an anti-racist one. This means devoting time to understand what racism is exploring how it manifests and taking actions to dismantle it. Also Bricolages diversity is not itself an end. Rather we believe our diversity is a means to amplifying empathy advancing equity and facilitating creativity and innovation.

We dont have all of the answers and were okay with that. If youre looking for certainty we suggest you pursue a position in a factory (or a factory-like school). Bricolage is being built as we speak. Its a magical place but an imperfect one. Everyone at Bricolage has successes and failures. You will experience both.

Were looking for a special kind of teacher. If this sounds like you please apply. We cant wait to meet you.

Required Experience:

IC