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.

• 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

• Strong belief in Bricolage Academy’s 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

• Associate’s degree OR 2 years of college; education courses preferred

• Experience working in an elementary school setting

• On the path to becoming a certified elementary school teacher

  • Bachelor’s degree OR enrolled in a degree program; education program preferred

  • Louisiana teaching certificate OR working towards one

We're building a new kind of school that doesn't have a formula to follow. There is no 'how-to' book for our community. We're 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, Bricolage's 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 don't have all of the answers, and we're okay with that. If you're looking for certainty, we suggest you pursue a position in a factory (or a factory-like school). Bricolage is being built as we speak. It's a magical place, but an imperfect one. Everyone at Bricolage has successes and failures. You will experience both.

We’re looking for a special kind of teacher. If this sounds like you, please apply. We can’t wait to meet you.