Work at LEAP

Careers at LEAP Academy

LEAP is a vibrant and innovative school with a missionary drive that focuses on delivering the best education and opportunity to students and their families.

Teachers and staff are the backbone of the LEAP organization and we are searching for candidates that show a high level of commitment to our mission.

If you are committed to:

  • Quality teaching and learning in an urban environment
  • Personal and professional growth and self-development
  • Making a difference for urban children and families
  • Helping students and families break the cycle of poverty and enter a cycle of prosperity
  • Becoming a catalyst for success and achievement for all children
  • Making a difference while building a meaningful career

Then, LEAP Academy may be your answer!!!

Teachers transform and save lives.

Teachers are a part of a student's life.

Teachers innovate to improve learning.

Teachers are our leaders.

LEAP invests in teacher development.

 

What does LEAP offer to a career minded education professional?

Professional Development

Teachers have access to coaches and specialists who provide individualized support. All teachers are supported in their quest for additional graduate level training that advances their practice and competence as a teacher.

Instructional Resources

Teachers are supported with requests for added resources based on specialized projects created to improve teaching and learning. Each teacher also receives a laptop and has access to web based resources from home and while in school.

Rewards & Incentives

LEAP strives to provide all teachers and staff with competitive benefits, pension plans and other opportunities that improve well-being. Teachers are supported and rewarded in three main areas: teaching practices, professional and leadership contributions and student growth, and are eligible for up to 5% increments each year.

Purposeful Career Opportunities

LEAP teachers are encouraged to aspire to and prepare for leadership roles, becoming excellent models for newer teachers. There are opportunities for teachers to engage in extra and co-curricular activities and projects, and LEAP also supports teachers in securing external funding for specialized projects.