Who We Want

We want individuals dedicated to closing the achievement gap in the Recovery School District in Louisiana – dedicated to beginning their long term teaching careers in either Shreveport or Greater Baton Rouge.Louisiana Teaching Fellows will have high expectations for their students—and themselves. At the fourth grade level, only 64% of students are proficient in math. That number drops to 55% in eighth grade. Likewise, 69% of fourth graders are proficient in reading, but only 56% of high school students are proficient in reading.¹ Our community needs leaders ready to work to elevate students’ success.

We are looking for candidates who are interested in teaching in subject areas where high-quality instruction and commitment are most needed. Teaching Fellows will teach critical shortage subject areas such as math, science and special education. Some Language Arts and elementary education positions may also be available. We want people with little or no teaching experience but who are ready to enter the classroom to make a difference. There is no one profile for an ideal Teaching Fellows candidate; Fellows can span a wide range of backgrounds, bringing a diverse set of talents and skills to the program. The Teaching Fellows program is specifically designed for college graduates who may not have a degree in education, and professionals from other fields seeking an alternate route into a career in the classroom. Strong candidates are those who are committed to having a positive effect on student achievement, who display excellence through their previous endeavors, and who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to reach and influence students—especially those in under-served areas—on a daily basis. Review the eligibility page for more details on the requirements to apply.

We want people fresh out of college with track records of success, who seek to foster academic success for the students of our state’s highest-need schools. You may have always wanted to become a teacher, but did not major in education. You may have been a leader on campus and in your community now seeking a way to continue to drive change. Maybe you have a major in mathematics and want to share your deep knowledge in a subject area where high-quality teachers are urgently needed. Applying to Louisiana Teaching Fellows is your chance to join a highly-selective program comprised of talented individuals, like you, who are making the choice to give back, to lead, and to learn by becoming public school teachers. Apply today.

We want professionals who have excelled in their careers, who are now ready to make a greater impact by becoming teachers. Fellows will use their life experiences to their advantage. The most successful teachers are those who leverage their diverse knowledge, experiences, and achievements in the classroom to positively affect the lives of their students. Whether your background is in management, social work, accounting, community voluntarism, or raising a family, this is a chance to use your skills to make a difference in the classroom. Louisiana Teaching Fellows provides you with a community of peers—dedicated individuals who, like you, want to make a difference by closing the achievement gap and changing the lives of children. Apply today.

Louisiana Teaching Fellows wants people who understand that a teacher’s strengths and skills can change numerous lives. Want to learn more? Join us for an Information Session.

¹ Source: www.schooldatadirect.org