High School Science Teacher: 26-27

Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) operates alternative schools in New Orleans serving students who have dropped out, been expelled, or otherwise struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional school settings. Our students leave school with the skills, confidence, and experience to succeed in the career and education paths of their choice. EQA runs three high schools: The NET: Central City, The NET: Gentilly, and The NET: East, as well as a therapeutic middle school program, The Bridge, and a childcare center for students’ infants and toddlers, The NEST.

About the Role

As an EQA Teacher, you have a tremendous impact on the growth and success of some of the city’s brightest and most vulnerable young people. Teachers build rigorous curriculum and inclusive classroom cultures that meet students where they are and support them to develop to their greatest potential.

Depending upon the school and position, science teachers are generally responsible for a combination of two of the following courses:

• Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science or Earth Science
• Physical Science or Physics

Responsibilities

• Developing and using Tier 1 curriculum and assessments
• Planning and implementing engaging, rigorous, and differentiated instruction
• Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
• Assessing and monitoring student progress on an individual and course level
• Constantly developing your own craft

Requirements

• 3+ years teaching at-risk students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement
• A BA or BS required; Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred
• Degree in and/or extensive knowledge of the subject area
• Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties
• 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 a part of a strong, mission-driven team
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision, and growth

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• 403b retirement plan

Pay

Salary: $45,000–$60,000 depending upon experience. Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases are based on performance and responsibilities.

Schedule

School is year-round with a generous leave schedule.

Start Date: July 2026

Location: To be determined.