Kindergarten Teacher

Who We Are Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA’s mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real‑world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™. Job Purpose To join a team with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Kindergarten Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth, develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, and establish effective rapport with students, staff members and parents. How You Will Impact Education Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the company’s philosophy, goals and objectives. Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that maximize teaching strategies and time on task. Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provide real‑world, application‑based examples. Review student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs, maintaining accurate and complete records. Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each student. Utilize a range of student learning modalities in each lesson and employ differentiated instruction. Use diagnostic assessment of student learning frequently. Assess strengths and weaknesses frequently, provide activities to address needs and generate progress reports as required. Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel. Assign lessons, correct student work product, and review oral presentations. Coordinate class field trips as required. Prepare students for state‑required achievement assessments. Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory, sharing knowledge for continual curriculum improvement. Assist in ongoing curriculum revision, including revision of written courses of study. Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials. Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities. Provide a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning Create a classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Maintain positive rapport with students; demonstrate patience and nurturing to assist their growth. Ensure classroom is clean, safe and includes student‑generated work on display. Implement all relevant policies governing student conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines, maintaining order fairly and consistently. Instructional Planning Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals. Plan individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and students’ needs. Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel. Participate with other staff in curriculum planning during designated meetings. Incorporate diagnostic information as required in students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP). Take necessary precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials and facilities needed to implement the instructional program. School/Community Relations Establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate. Communicate clearly, consistently and positively with parents via appropriate mediums. Cooperate with administration, staff and CSUSA. Maintain confidentiality regarding student records. Participate in parent communication activities. Participate in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and support students and staff (as required). Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent. Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate). Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of successful teaching experience (may include student‑teaching internship experience). Equivalent combination of education and experience. Command of grade‑specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques. Understanding of and commitment to company values. Successful results of criminal and employment background check. Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession. Alternatives to the above requirements acceptable to CSUSA. May perform other duties assigned. Work Environment The work environment for this position primarily involves usual office working conditions. Physical Demands No physical exertion required. Travel within or outside of state. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr