Kindergarten Teacher

Position:
Kindergarten Teacher at Charter Schools USA

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 more than 150 schools across four states. CSUSA’s mission is a relentless commitment to student greatness in school and in life™. We provide an academically rigorous education that equips students with real‑world readiness and prepares them for college or career after graduation.

With unwavering dedication, CSUSA closes gaps in achievement and opportunity, living up to our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

As a Kindergarten Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment conducive 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 that form an effective educational foundation in accordance with each student’s ability.

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that aligns with the company’s philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
• Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that maximize teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provide real‑world, application‑based examples.
• Review student records to develop an understanding of each student’s abilities and needs; maintain accurate, complete records.
• Strive to maximize each student’s educational achievement.
• Utilize a range of student learning modalities and differentiate instruction within lessons.
• Use diagnostic assessment of student learning frequently.
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses regularly, provide appropriate activities to address needs, and generate progress reports as required.
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Assign lessons, correct student work, 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; share this knowledge to continually improve the school’s curriculum.
• Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including revising written courses of study.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Maintain positive rapport with students; demonstrate patience and appropriate nurturing to support the child’s growth.
• Ensure the classroom is clean, safe, and includes student‑generated work on display.
• Implement all relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines, and maintain order fairly and consistently.

• Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plan individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Prepare for assigned classes and evidence preparation upon request.
• Participate with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Incorporate diagnostic information into planning as required for students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Take necessary precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement the instructional program effectively.

• Establish cooperative relations and make reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
• Cooperate with administration, other staff, and CSUSA.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records.
• Participate in…