English Language Learners Teacher - School Year
About the job
- Candidates must be certified to teach English language learners or be eligible for Louisiana certification.
- A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required.
- At least two years of teaching experience is required.
- A strong background in and command of the language acquisition process is required.
- Louisiana English as a Second Language certification or eligibility is required.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and instructional techniques aligned with the school’s curriculum and learning and behavior goals.
- Provide pull-out and push-in services for students as appropriate.
- Consult with classroom teachers on instructional strategies.
- Design materials for student use.
- Write and monitor accommodation plans.
- Review and maintain student records to comply with legal and school reporting requirements.
- Support classroom and support teachers in developing and planning curriculum, accommodations, and modifications for students.
- Assess students and gather data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and ensure students perform at high levels.
- Experience teaching in an urban, open-admissions setting is preferred.
- Ability to use and continue learning about artificial intelligence as a workplace tool.
- Effective collaboration with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
About the company
FirstLine Schools operates a network of charter schools in New Orleans, delivering K-12 education across multiple campuses. Its schools focus on college preparation, career readiness, and healthy living by nurturing students' minds, bodies, and spirits, while offering programs like the Edible Schoolyard that integrate gardening and cooking into the curriculum. The organization runs its programs through public funding, donations, and educational grants, and provides additional supports such as free homework help and community involvement opportunities. What sets FirstLine Schools apart is its holistic, campus-network approach that scales successful programs across several schools, accompanied by a commitment to transparency and public accountability. The goal is to make New Orleans the first city in America where every child has access to a great school.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New Orleans, Louisiana
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Entergy Charitable Foundation renewed STEM funding in May 2026, supporting math and science.
- FirstLine raised $7,708 on GiveNOLA Day 2026 for Hello World expansion.
- MacKenzie Scott’s $7 million gift gives FirstLine a larger cushion against operating shocks.
What critics are saying
- The March 10, 2026 board agenda included a litigation update, signaling active legal exposure.
- FY26 budget assumes 2,868 students; enrollment misses quickly compress Louisiana MFP revenue.
- A charter renewal or closure decision could erase FirstLine’s network within one cycle.
What makes FirstLine Schools unique
- FirstLine’s Edible Schoolyard integrates gardening, cooking, and classroom learning across New Orleans.
- Its 2026 Hello World program adds AI, data science, and VR at four schools.
- The network uses NOLA-PS NCAP access and open-enrollment branding citywide.
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