Who we are

Collegiate Academies is the first charter management organization in New Orleans to focus solely on high schools. Collegiate Academies believes that, even as late as high school, traditionally underserved students can achieve college success and pursue the lives and dreams of their choosing.

To see us in action, watch this video.

Sci Academy, our founding high school, opened its doors in 2008 with just a 9th grade. This past year, that founding class graduated from Sci. When they entered, they performed on average at a 4.5 grade level in both reading and math. Upon graduation, 94% of them were accepted into a 4-year college or university.

That is our goal: to make college success a reality for scholars, no matter how old they are or what their levels are. There are many high school programs around the country working to close the gap that have feeder middle schools. But there are virtually no examples of schools that are closing the gap starting in the 9th grade.

We believe in a growth mindset - that it is never too late to start the path to college success. This year, we opened two new schools, Carver Prep and Carver Collegiate, each with a 9th grade, with the same goal in mind for all scholars: college success.

Positions available

For this coming school year, positions are available in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Special Education / Intervention, across grades nine through 12. We will be hiring for Sci Academy as well as for the 10th grades we will add at our two new schools, Carver Collegiate Academy and Carver Preparatory Academy.

What we value

To learn more about the things that we value, click on the links below. They will take you to our website where you can read more!

• Teacher Development
• Leadership Development
• Teamwork

Quotes from our community

"Here all the barriers and frustrations you feel in a traditional school are removed by the phenomenal leadership, the teamwork of the staff, and the hard work of the students. Here you can focus on true achievement." - Margo Bouchie, Sci Academy Team Member

"I like Sci Academy because it prepares you more than enough to go to any college you want." - Rinata Williams, Sci Academy 10th grade scholar, future NYU graduate- Class of 2016

Accolades

The biggest reward we could ask for is our scholars being successful in college. Our first graduating class is attending college all over the state of Louisiana and the country. Examples include Grambling State University, University of New Orleans, Louisiana State University, Tulane University, Amherst College, Wesleyan University, Smith College, and Middlebury College. In addition, we have been named one of six groundbreaking American schools by the Oprah Winfrey Show and have been featured in The Times-Picayune, Dallas Morning News, Good Morning America, GOOD Magazine, and Teach Like A Champion, by Doug Lemov.

Responsibilities

• Hold high expectations for each student.
• Demonstrate strong teaching skills.
• Collaboratively develop and institute universal student policies within classrooms and throughout the school campus.
• Foster positive rapport and relationships with students.
• Create an enthusiastic and optimistic learning environment.
• Communicate frequently with parents.
• Set and meet measurable goals for students.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creatively embrace the ambiguities of building an organization focused on constant improvement
• Serve on school committees as needed.
• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
• Remain on call in the evenings to provide student support.

Qualifications

1. Desire to work at a college-prep high school rebuilding urban education in the city of New Orleans.
2. Desire to grow as a teacher and person.
3. Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
4. Deep belief that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and educational pasts, have the potential to succeed in college and beyond, and that it is the responsibility of schools to help students realize that potential.
5. Strong knowledge in content area of choice.

To Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter to the Director of Human Capital, Soraya Verjee, at humancapital@collegiateacademies.org.