Who we want

Teachers who believe deeply in the mission
and values of HLA and who:

• Hold high expectations for each student
• Possess a strong knowledge of content area
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy
• Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
• Exhibit positive rapport with students
• Create and foster a positive learning environment
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents
• Are available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents
• Assist in development of curriculum standards and mapping
• 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 (via school cell phone) to provide student support

 
Qualifications for teaching posts at
Hiawatha Leadership Academy:

Required:
• Bachelors degree
• Commitment to working with underserved students

Preferred:
• At least two years of teaching experience  
• Experience/strength in content area
• Experience teaching in a public elementary school  
• Experience teaching in an urban school

APPLY TODAY!

Step One: Send cover letter and resume to sblankenship@hlaschool.org.

Step Two: If your application moves to the next level, the principal will contact you to conduct a phone interview.

Step Three: If your application moves to the following level, the principal will contact you to schedule a formal interview and a practice teaching lesson either in your current school or at Hiawatha Leadership Academy.