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FirstLine Schools: ALGEBRA TEACHER
Reports to: School Principal/Assistant Principal (primary site)

FLSA Status: Exempt  Position Type: Full Time  Location: Two FirstLine Schools sites (mileage reimbursable)

FirstLine’s Vision Of Teaching Excellence:

We develop teachers at FirstLine by focusing on excellence in teaching. To do so, we coach teachers and center professional development on our Vision of Excellence in Teaching rubric. The components include:

• On Task (Maintaining high expectations and maximizing instructional time)
• Community of Learners (Establishing Expectations and Responding to Student Behaviors)
• Essential Content (Planning effectively)
• Cognitive Engagement (Maintaining High Academic Expectations and Building Thinking Skills)
• Demonstration of Learning (Leading Instruction, Checking for Understanding, Responding to Student Misunderstanding)

Position Summary:

FirstLine Schools is seeking a talented, passionate math educator for a unique teaching role spanning two schools. The Algebra Teacher will deliver 8th grade Algebra instruction at two FirstLine campuses, provide 8th grade math review support at one site, and teach 4th grade math acceleration to round out the schedule. This position requires a teacher who is equally strong in abstract algebraic thinking and foundational numeracy — and who thrives in a dynamic, multi-site environment. The ideal candidate is a flexible, collaborative professional who can build strong relationships across two school communities while maintaining rigorous, consistent instruction for every student.

Position Responsibilities:

8th Grade Algebra (Two Sites)

• Delivers rigorous, standards-aligned Algebra I instruction across two FirstLine campuses, ensuring consistency of curriculum, pacing, and high expectations at both sites
• Designs lessons that lead to mastery of Louisiana Student Standards for Algebra I, aligned to end-of-year LEAP 2025 assessment expectations
• Uses data from assessments, exit tickets, and daily checks for understanding to identify student misconceptions and adjust instruction accordingly
• Provides scaffolded feedback that affirms correct understanding, addresses errors, and extends scholars’ algebraic thinking
• Prepares students to reason through complex, multi-step problems and to communicate mathematical thinking clearly

8th Grade Math Review (One Site)

• Provides targeted review and reinforcement of 8th grade math standards for Algebra students to ensure preparation for the LEAP 2025 8th grade math exam
• Uses formative data to group students flexibly and to personalize practice sequences

4th Grade Math Acceleration (One Site)

• Delivers accelerated math instruction to high-performing 4th grade students, extending grade-level standards into enrichment and above-grade-level content
• Designs engaging, differentiated tasks that deepen number sense, problem solving, and mathematical reasoning for advanced young learners

Professional Responsibilities

• Establishes effective classroom routines and manages students without disruptions across all three instructional contexts
• Inspires and invests students in achieving their goals; builds strong, trust-based relationships across two school communities
• Administers classroom, practice, and state assessments in accordance with school and state guidelines, ensuring testing integrity and timely completion
• Seeks out and constructively responds to feedback; collaborates with school leaders, colleagues, and network staff across both sites
• Participates in school-wide duty rotations, faculty meetings, professional development, and events at both campuses as required

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required; degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field strongly preferred
• Louisiana Teacher Certification completed or in progress; out-of-state applicants must be eligible to obtain Louisiana certification
• Strong command of Algebra I content and Louisiana Student Standards for Mathematics (LSSM); familiarity with upper elementary math standards a plus
• Experience teaching Algebra or secondary math in a K–8 or secondary urban school setting preferred
• Demonstrated success improving student math achievement through data-driven instruction
• Comfort working across multiple grade levels and multiple school sites; proven ability to manage a varied schedule independently

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

• Believes in every student’s ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum
• Flexible and adaptive; thrives in a multi-site environment and builds strong relationships across school communities
• Achieves results based on agreed-upon expectations; takes personal responsibility and follows through consistently
• Highly detail-oriented; collaborates effectively with a range of stakeholders across two campuses
• Shares a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
• Models the FirstLine Commitments: We Keep Learning, We Work Together, We Are Helpful, We Are the Safekeepers of our Community, We Share Joy, We Show Results!

Physical Requirements:

Teachers must be able to perform the physical duties of the role, which include frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and use of hands, continuous talking and hearing, and occasional stooping, kneeling, or lifting up to 25 pounds. Travel between two school sites is required; mileage is reimbursable. Reasonable accommodations may be granted depending on the essential functions of the job.

About FirstLine Schools-

In 1998, FirstLine Schools started the first charter school in New Orleans. FirstLine now operates several (Pre)K–8th grade schools. Our mission is to create and inspire great, open-admissions public schools in New Orleans. Our staff is a diverse and talented group dedicated to our students’ success and to their own growth.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. FirstLine Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package with a generous 403b plan.

FirstLine Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.