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2025-2026 K-3 STEM Teacher

Charter Schools USA · Lafayette, LA · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time

About Us

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 over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. We provide an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness 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™.

Purpose of the Role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Developing STEM curricula.
  • Planning daily lessons.
  • Adopting a data-driven attitude toward measuring learner progress.
  • Developing STEM learning activities and hands-on material for classes.
  • Attending to individual student needs.
  • Demonstrating an awareness of different student backgrounds and cultures.
  • Communicating regularly with parents.
  • Providing extra support to students who need it.
  • Monitoring student growth to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Using learner data to constantly refine your curriculum.
  • Providing regular feedback to students.
  • May perform other duties assigned.

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.

Skills

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
  • Sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public image.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including courtesy, professionalism, and helpfulness with all stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating, and influencing.
  • Ability to be at work consistently, on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
  • Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
  • Commitment to improving and promoting quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment includes usual office working conditions.

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.

  • 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.

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