5th Grade Teacher

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. 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 Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study. Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task. Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities. Reviews student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records. Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student. Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons. Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis. Maintains accurate and completes student records. Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required. Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel. Assigns lessons, corrects student work product, and reviews oral presentations. Coordinates class field trips (as required). Prepares students for state required achievement assessments. Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum. Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities. Required Qualifications And Skills Demonstrates 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. Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative. Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening) Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve. Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and Strives 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 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 Usual school working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Charter Schools USA Inc.