1st Grade Teacher

Job Purpose

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 in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a 1st Grade Teacher, you will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents, and motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.

• Plans and implements 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 which provide effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provides real‑world application‑based examples.
• Reviews student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs. Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilizes a variety of student learning modalities and differentiated instruction within lessons.
• Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis. Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities, and generates progress reports as required.
• Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel and assigns lessons, corrects student work product, and reviews oral presentations.
• Coordinates class field trips as required.
• Prepares students for state‑required achievement assessments.
• Stays current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and shares knowledge for continual curriculum improvement.
• Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students.

• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains positive rapport with students, demonstrating patience and nurturing support.
• Ensures the classroom is clean, safe, and includes student‑generated work on display as appropriate; implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy; maintains order fairly and consistently.

• Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plans individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Participates with other staff in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Incorporates diagnostic information from the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) into planning.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Establishes cooperative relations and communicates effectively with parents/guardians.
• Participates in parent communication activities and extracurricular activities to support a positive school culture.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and company mission.
• Possesses strong time management and organizational skills.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, community, and administration.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays courtesy, professionalism, and strong communication skills (oral, written, active listening).
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email.
• Strives to implement best…