5th Grade Teacher

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 of people 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. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a 5th Grade Teacher, you will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability. How You Will Impact Education Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the company’s philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study. Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task. Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provide real‑world, application‑based examples and learning opportunities. Review student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records. Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each student. Utilize a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and use differentiated instruction within those lessons. Utilize diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis. Maintain accurate and complete student records. Assess student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provide appropriate activities to address student 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 and be willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school’s curriculum. Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Assist in the 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 that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Maintain positive rapport with students; demonstrate patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child. Ensure classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated work on display as appropriate. Implement all relevant policies governing student conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner. Instructional Planning Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals. Plan individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and student’s needs. Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel. Participate with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings. Incorporate all diagnostic information as required in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement effectively the planned instructional program. School/Community Relations Strive to establish cooperative relations and make reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate. Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums. Cooperate with members of the administration, other staff and with CSUSA. Maintain confidentiality regarding student records. Participate in parent communication activities. Participate in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required). Required Qualifications And Skills Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company’s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Possess strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and display courtesy, professionalism, and respect between all stakeholders. Possess excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and persuasive speaking. Have the ability to be at work consistently, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve. Demonstrate proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email. Look for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Strive to implement best practices and positive character education. 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 grades/subject‑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. Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable. May perform other duties as assigned. Work Environment Responsibilities Usual school working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic. Physical Demands No physical exertion required. Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity. 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