Community Works is Hiring for Spring 2024!

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 k-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. 

Program Locations vary but may include: New Orleans, New Orleans East, Westbank, Metairie/Kenner.

Traditionally, CW instructors are hired as substitutes to become familiar with the CW Team and teaching. When the next hiring season approaches (around school semesters or summer) you have the opportunity to move into a season-long class of their own. 

Position Description 

• This position is contract work (1099 taxes)
• Pay rate starts at $28/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 safety 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

• Completion of Mandatory Reporting Certificate
• Completion of a Curriculum Planner
• Attendance at staff meetings
• Be prepared to implement your planned lessons/activities with students
• Assisting students with homework completion
• Assisting in snack/dinner service and community time monitoring 
• Maintain a daily attendance log 
• Be able to create a fun and safe learning environment. 
• Be punctual! Arrival of at least 5 minutes before programming time begins
• Applicants must be prepared to answer and respond to email communications regularly

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 

• All Enrichment disciplines are welcome to apply 
• Previous youth work experience in some capacity is required 
• Formal teaching experience 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