Kindergarten 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 and preparing them 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™.

About the Role

Join a team dedicated to 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 Kindergarten Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. You will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, establish effective rapport with students, staff, and parents, and motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Creates purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provides real-world, application-based examples.
• Reviews student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Utilizes a variety of student learning modalities and differentiated instruction within lessons.
• Uses diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis and provides appropriate activities to address student needs.
• 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.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory, sharing this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assists in the ongoing 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.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains positive rapport with students, demonstrating patience and nurturing to assist in their growth.
• Ensures the classroom is clean, safe, and includes student-generated work on display as appropriate.
• Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom and playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines, maintaining order fairly and consistently.
• Plans individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel.
• Participates in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Incorporates diagnostic information from students' Individual Education Plans (IEP) into planning.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed for the instructional program.
• Strives to establish cooperative relations and communicates with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
• Cooperates with administration, other staff, and CSUSA.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
• Participates in parent communication activities and extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff as required.

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 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.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment includes usual office working conditions. The physical demands include light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently needed to move objects. Travel within or outside of the state may be required.

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