Kindergarten Teacher

Job Purpose

Create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and build rapport with students, staff, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.

Pay: $45,000 - $58,000

• 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.
• Develop purposeful lesson plans that provide effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Present subject matter and real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
• Review student records to understand each student’s abilities and needs, maintain accurate and complete records.
• Maximize educational achievement of each student, using a variety of learning modalities and differentiated instruction.
• Use diagnostic assessment frequently, assess strengths and weaknesses, provide appropriate activities and generate progress reports.
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel, correct student work, review oral presentations.
• Coordinate class field trips as required.
• Prepare students for state-required achievement assessments and keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory.
• Assist in ongoing curriculum revision, selection of instructional materials, and remain acquainted with supplemental services.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, maintain positive rapport with students, and implement relevant policies and behavioral rules.
• Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, plan individual or group activities to meet instructional objectives, and incorporate diagnostic information in IEPs.
• Protect supplies, equipment, and materials necessary for instructional programs.
• Establish cooperative relations with parents and the community, communicate positively, maintain confidentiality of student records, and participate in extracurricular activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent; valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of successful teaching experience (may include student teaching internship).
• Command of grades/subject‑specific content and learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful background checks.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills; adherence to the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Student Information System (SIS), and email.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and a consistent presence.

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

• No physical exertion required; occasionally exert up to 20 pounds, or up to 10 pounds frequently for moving objects.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA policy.