It is the mission of teachNOLA to prioritize working in schools with the highest need for teachers. As a result, teachNOLA teachers should be prepared to teach wherever they are most needed. All teachNOLA Master Teachers will teach in charter schools that partner with the program.
Candidates that are selected for and enroll in our program will receive a variety of support during the hiring process including: invitations to hiring fairs, regularly updated vacancy lists and interview coordination. teachNOLA will also provide school hiring personnel with information on our teachers, including resumes and application question responses. Hiring personnel in the schools will then review candidate materials and invite selected candidates for a school-based interview.
teachNOLA tracks school vacancies on an ongoing basis in an effort to provide the most current information about opportunities to our teachers. Individuals will be connected with principals based on school needs and subject-area eligibility. While teachNOLA provides assistance, resources and support in finding a placement, it is ultimately the responsibility of the teacher to secure a position. Please keep in mind that many principals are reluctant to make final hiring decisions until they have met a candidate in person, so teachers should expect to interview in person at individual schools. Master Teachers should also expect to relocate to New Orleans for the duration of the hiring season. Hiring typically begins in early March and runs through the first days of school, but it is critical to be on the ground in New Orleans for interviews to ensure success.
Although teachNOLA provides our teachers with substantial hiring support, the hiring process can prove challenging at times. Teacher vacancies and assignments frequently change due to the mobility of New Orleans schools, and the hiring process is different for every teacher. Some teachers obtain interviews with school administrators immediately, while others may not secure a position until closer to, and possibly into, the start of the school year. Therefore, it is extremely important to remain flexible and patient during the placement process. In years past, all teachNOLA teachers secured placements before the start of the school year.
Master Teachers should be prepared to relocate to New Orleans for the district hiring process. Master Teachers should also be prepared to teach a sample lesson to a group of students or peers during district hiring as this is typically part of the charter interview process.
Please note: All final offers of employment are made to candidates as a result of these school-based interviews. teachNOLA is not the hiring agent at any point in this process; our initiative provides a free service to effectively connect highly-qualified teachers with schools that have a demonstrated need for those teachers.