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. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and student's needs.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Reviews student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs.
• Maintains classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
• Participates in parent communication activities.
• Coordinates class field trips (as required).
• Prepares students for state required achievement assessments.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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), Negotiating and
• Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
• Possesses 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.