Community Works is Hiring for Fall 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 Location: Westbank

Position Description 

• This position is contract work (1099 taxes)
• Pay rate starts at $35/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 15 minutes before programming time begins Monday-Thursday
  
• Be available Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm-5:45pm
  September 9, 2024- April 3, 2025 
• 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 

• Previous experience teaching theater classes
• 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