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About McGehee School

Louise S. McGehee School is a private independent all-girls school for Pre-K through grade 12 and open to all qualified girls regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin. Additionally, the School offers a Little Gate Program that is play-based, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of early childhood education. 

Louise S. McGehee School seeks talented team members whose efforts will prioritize and support our students and strive to make a difference in their lives.  We seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to the development of young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment.  

Position Summary 

The Louise S. McGehee School is now accepting applications for a dedicated, experienced, and dynamic elementary educator who enthusiastically invests him or herself in all aspects of the education process and the school-wide community. Qualified candidates will possess an educational background in elementary education and will have at least two years of classroom teaching experience, ideally in the upper elementary grades at an all-girls or independent school setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and Implementing age-appropriate lessons.  
• Presenting curriculum and material in an engaging manner.
• Working closely with the Grade Level team to make sure instructional goals are met. 
• Collaborating with co-curricular teachers to enhance cross-curricular projects across the grade level.
• Setting clear expectations for students.
• Communicating regularly and appropriately with the students, parents, and division head about student academic and social progress.
• Maintaining a comprehensive class syllabus and curriculum guide.
• Fulfilling supervisory duties outside the classroom.
• Attending and contributing at grade level, department, division, and faculty meetings.
• Acting as a flexible and collaborative member of the community whose work expands beyond the classroom to enhance the student experience at the school.
• Modeling a mindset of lifelong learning and the willingness to take risks that serve as growth opportunities.
• Fostering an open, inclusive learning environment that supports all students and their families through word, action, curriculum, and teaching strategies.

EEO Statement

Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

McGehee does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree 
• A master’s degree in education is preferred.
• A passion for teaching children
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• Applicant must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

About Louise S. McGehee School

Founded in 1912 and located on a one-of-a-kind campus in the Garden District of New Orleans, McGehee is a private, independent, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. Educating and inspiring students from communities across the area from Metairie to the Westbank, Gentilly to Uptown, and beyond, McGehee is a diverse and inclusive prep school welcoming all qualified girls regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.

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