5th Grade Teacher

Who We Are

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 in 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 that equips students with real‑world readiness, preparing them for college or career after graduation and closing gaps in achievement and opportunity.

To 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, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a 5th Grade Teacher, you will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, establish effective rapport with students, staff and parents, motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge, and provide an effective educational foundation for each student’s ability.

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the company’s philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
• Make purposeful lesson plans that maximize learning opportunity and provide real‑world, application‑based examples.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Use differentiated instruction and diagnostic assessment to address student needs.
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Coordinate class field trips and prepare students for state‑required achievement assessments.
• Keep current with subject‑matter knowledge and learning theory, and share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school’s curriculum.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintain positive rapport with students, demonstrating patience and nurturing to assist in their growth.
• Ensure the classroom is clean, safe and displays student‑generated work where appropriate.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines, maintaining 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 classes assigned, showing evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel.
• Participate with other staff in curriculum planning during designated meetings, incorporating all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

• Establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums, and cooperate with administration and other staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and participate in parent communication activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff, as required.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• Possess strong time‑management and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• Maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents and the community.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and negotiation skills.
• Be consistently punctual, responsive to instructions, and solicit feedback to improve.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office, Student Information System (SIS) and email.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent. Valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• One to three years of successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship).
• Command of grade‑level content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful completion of criminal and employment background check.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

• Perform usual school working conditions.
• Work in a noisy environment during high student traffic.

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education

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