Kindergarten teacher

Charter Schools USA - Miromar Lakes, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miromar Lakes, FL

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

As a Kindergarten Teacher at Charter Schools USA, 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 work to maximize each student's educational achievement, ensuring they are prepared for future academic and career success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that maximize time on task.
• Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provide real-world examples.
• Review student records to understand each student's abilities and needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Utilize a variety of student 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 to students' maturity and interests.
• Maintain positive rapport with students and ensure a clean and safe classroom.
• Implement relevant policies governing student conduct and develop classroom behavior rules.
• Participate in curriculum planning with other staff members.
• Communicate clearly and positively with parents and guardians.
• 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.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Engagement in extracurricular activities