Community Works is Hiring for 

Early Childhood Education Teachers!

Community Works offers arts enrichment classes for children as young as 4 years old in our afterschool programs. We strive to provide engaging enrichment classes to all students in a structured and supportive environment and are currently looking for educators eager to work with this age group!

Our Mission

Community Works builds a creative & healthy (greater) New Orleans by increasing equitable access to innovative programs that engage young people.

Community Works Programming

CW Programs include Enrichment time for students from prek-8th covering a variety of disciplines including dance, art, music, recreation, meditation, stem/steam, chess, creative writing, theater and more. All Enrichment classes are created by instructors and incorporate Academic Louisiana Student Standards. CW makes it a priority to meet students where they are at by creating genuine connections through classes that are relatable to students. 

CW Offers a variety of programming options including, but not limited to: day time enrichment within the schools, afterschool enrichment time and tutoring/Homework assistance. Program Locations vary but may include: New Orleans, New Orleans East, Westbank, Metairie/Kenner.

Position Description 

• This position is contract work (1099 taxes)
• Pay rate starts at $25/hour for planning and professional developments and go up from there depending on program and position. 
• Pay day is at the end of each month either via direct deposit or check. 
• Program staff will be expected to comply with all covid procedures in place by CW + partner schools.
• CW will organize/lead professional developments for instructors to attend including: racial equity, curriculum planning, youth engagement, inclusion, and more

Class Responsibilities

• To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a safe, fun and educational experience for students
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and skills
• Modifying instructional strategies based on recommendations and evaluations
• Facilitating social interactions between the child and other children in the classroom. 
• Providing escorts and assistance to students as needed
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials and facilities
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips
• Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing, etc.) 

Other Responsibilities

• Effectively communicating with CW Admin, Community Leaders, teachers and/or families regarding student performance and plans for improvement 
• Collaborating with team members to provide feedback and data related to student’s progress.
• Participating in team meetings and professional development workshops 
• Producing performance-based activities to support school initiatives
• Facilitating student inclusion in class or school programs, or other special events
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community. 

Qualifications 

• Previous youth work experience in some capacity is required 
• Formal teaching/para experience is preferred but not required
• Certification in special education or Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training is preferred but not required
• Background checks will be processed by CW. Background check findings will not automatically disqualify you from the hiring process.
• Reliable form of transportation is required 

Position Values

• Passion for youth development 
• Flexibility to meet students where they are at
• Connection + Mentorship between students, staff and admin
• Creativity in engaging and educational curriculum 
• Youth Voice + Leadership within class culture

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this position, please complete the application by following the link below. From there, a Community Works team member will reach out to set up an interview! If you have additional questions, please email apply@communityworksla.org. 

Complete application here → http://ow.ly/3yxm50EeWXr