4th Grade Teacher

Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Purpose

As a Fourth Grade Teacher, you will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, build rapport with students, staff and parents, and motivate learners toward academic success.

• 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.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide effective 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 a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilize a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and use differentiated instruction within those lessons.
• Utilize diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis. Maintain accurate student records.
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provide appropriate activities to address student needs, 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; share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Assist in the selection of 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 the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintain positive rapport with students; demonstrate patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
• Ensure the 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 in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner.

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

• Strive to 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 members of the administration, other staff and with 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).

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to…