Early Childcare Teacher

Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) serves students who have dropped out, been expelled from, or have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional settings and are looking for an accelerated path to graduation. There are three high school campuses: The NET: Central City (opened in 2011), The NET: Gentilly (opened in 2017), and NET: East / New Orleans Accelerated High School (NOAH, opened in 2020 as a merger with ReNEW Accelerated High School). Students earn a high school diploma and participate in internships, career counseling, and career training in fields including construction, medical, and digital media. EQA also serves middle school students through The Bridge Middle School, a therapeutic program for 7th and 8th grade struggling students. Our goal is that all students leave school with the skills, confidence, and experience necessary to succeed in the career and education path of their choice.

About the role

NET Childcare Teacher will lead the instruction and daily care of up to 6 infants/toddlers at a time, oversee and collaborate with the Assistant Childcare teacher, communicate with and mentor EQA/YEP students who are parents, ensure a safe and developmentally-appropriate setting, and comply with all appropriate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction and daily care of up to 6 infants/toddlers
• Oversee and collaborate with the Assistant Childcare teacher
• Communicate with and mentor EQA/YEP student-parents
• Ensure a safe, loving, and developmentally-appropriate setting
• Comply with all appropriate policies and procedures

Requirements

• 3+ years teaching in a daycare or early childhood setting
• BA or CDA preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, and management skills
• Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being part of a strong, mission-driven team
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision, and growth

Benefits

• Benefits and retirement

Pay

$35,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time, 8 AM–4 PM or 9 AM–6 PM (TBD)

Start date: As soon as possible. Locations: 12000 Hayne Blvd. or 6601 Franklin Avenue. Reports to: Director of Early Childhood.