Kindergarten Teacher

About This Role

This Kindergarten Teacher role involves creating and implementing a flexible program and classroom environment that supports student learning and personal growth. You will develop lesson plans, establish rapport with students, staff, and parents, and motivate young learners to develop essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge, providing an effective educational foundation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of instruction adhering to the company's philosophy, goals, and objectives
• Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task
• Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provide real-world, application-based examples
• Review student records to develop an understanding of each student's abilities and needs
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each student
• Utilize a variety of student learning modalities in each lesson and use differentiated instruction
• Utilize diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses frequently, provide appropriate activities, and generate progress reports as required
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel
• Assign lessons, correct student work product, and review oral presentations
• Coordinate class field trips (as required)
• Prepare students for state-required achievement assessments
• Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and share this knowledge for curriculum improvement
• Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including written courses of study
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests
• Maintain positive rapport with students; demonstrate patience and appropriate nurturing
• Ensure classroom is clean, safe, and includes student-generated work on display as appropriate
• Implement all relevant policies governing student conduct
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior and maintain order in a fair and consistent manner
• Plan individual and/or group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and student needs
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request
• Participate with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings
• Incorporate into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Strive to establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums
• Cooperate with members of the administration, other staff, and CSUSA
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records
• Participate in parent communication activities
• Participate in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required)
• Perform other duties assigned

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 successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Command of grades/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
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable

Important Details

• Travel: within or outside of state

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 in four states. Founded in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to student success, CSUSA is closing achievement and opportunity gaps, delivering on its promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.