Kindergarten teacher

Charter Schools USA - Ocoee, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Ocoee, FL

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

As a Kindergarten Teacher at Charter Schools USA (CSUSA), you will play a vital role in inspiring and motivating young learners. Your primary responsibility will be to create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. You will develop lesson plans that align with established guidelines and ensure that each student receives the support they need to succeed academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy and goals.
• Create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that maximize teaching effectiveness.
• Present subject matter to students to enhance learning opportunities with real-world examples.
• Review student records to understand each student's abilities and needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilize a variety of learning modalities and differentiated instruction in lessons.
• Conduct frequent diagnostic assessments of student learning.
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses and provide appropriate activities to address their needs.
• 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.
• Stay current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory.
• Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process.
• Assist in the selection of instructional materials and resources.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' maturity and interests.
• Maintain positive rapport with students and demonstrate patience and nurturing.
• Ensure the classroom is clean, safe, and displays student-generated work.
• Implement policies governing student conduct and maintain order in the classroom.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy.
• Participate in curriculum planning with other staff members.
• Incorporate diagnostic information from students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) into lesson planning.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and needs.
• Participate in extracurricular activities to support a positive school culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Nice-to-haves

• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.