MS Math 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 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 prioritize students in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Middle School Math 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 aligned with each student's ability.

Responsibilities

• 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 real-world, application-based learning opportunities.
• Reviews student records to understand each student’s abilities and needs; maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Maximizes educational achievement for each student using a variety of student learning modalities and differentiated instruction.
• Utilizes frequent diagnostic assessments of student learning, provides appropriate activities to address needs, and generates progress reports as required.
• 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 and prepares students for state-required achievement assessments.
• Stays current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory, sharing this knowledge for continual improvement of the school’s curriculum.
• Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study, and in the selection of books, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate to student maturity and interests, and ensures it is clean, safe, and includes student-generated work on display.
• Implements relevant policies governing student conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy.
• Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and participates in curriculum planning with other staff members.
• Plans individual and group learning activities to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Strives to establish cooperative relations and communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents/guardians via appropriate mediums.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records and participates in parent communication activities and extracurricular activities to support a positive school culture.

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.
• 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.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and 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.
• Strong 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 continuous improvement, accuracy, thoroughness, and implementation of best practices and positive character education.

Work Environment

• Usual school working conditions; may be noisy during high student traffic.
• Light physical work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.