Pre-K Teacher

About the Company

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 gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping the promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

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 put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Pre-K 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 that 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.
• Maximizes the educational achievement of each student through differentiated instruction and a variety of student learning modalities.
• Utilizes 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.
• Stays 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.
• 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 (IEPs) 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, staff, and CSUSA.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
• Participates in parent communication activities and extracurricular activities to support a positive school culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Education, or a CDA or Staff Credential.
• Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors certification.
• Implementing the State Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten certification.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• 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, displaying courtesy, professionalism, and helpfulness between 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

• Usual school working conditions, which may be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

• Light 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.
• No significant physical exertion required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.