2nd Grade Teacher

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™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to student success from every background, CSUSA closes gaps in achievement and opportunity, embodying the promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

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 prioritize students in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that ensures every student has the opportunity for success.

Responsibilities

Impact on Education

• Plans and implements a program of instruction adhering to the company's philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in adopted courses of study.
• Creates purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that maximize time on task and provide effective teaching strategies.
• Presents subject matter to maximize learning opportunities, incorporating real-world, application-based examples.
• Reviews student records to understand each student's abilities and needs.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Maximizes the educational achievement of each student through differentiated instruction and varied learning modalities.
• Uses diagnostic assessments frequently to gauge student learning, providing appropriate activities to address needs and generating progress reports.
• Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Assigns lessons, corrects student work, and reviews oral presentations.
• Coordinates class field trips as required.
• Prepares students for state-required achievement assessments.
• Stays current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory, sharing insights for curriculum improvement.
• Assists in curriculum revision, including updating written courses of study.
• Assists in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Becomes familiar with supplemental services beneficial to students as extensions of classroom activities.

Classroom Environment

• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Maintains positive rapport with students, demonstrating patience and nurturing to support growth.
• Ensures the classroom is clean, safe, and displays student-generated work as appropriate.
• Implements relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules for classroom and playground behavior in line with CSUSA policy, maintaining order fairly and consistently.

Instructional Planning

• Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plans individual and group learning activities to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Participates in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Incorporates diagnostic information from students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) into planning.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities for effective instruction.

School and Community Relations

• Establishes cooperative relations and communicates with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
• Cooperates with administration, staff, and CSUSA.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
• Participates in parent communication activities and extracurricular activities to foster a positive school culture and support students and staff.

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 may be considered.
• Command of grade/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.

Qualifications and Skills

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

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 to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• No significant physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of the state may be required.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.