MS Language Arts Teacher

Charter Schools USA - Plantation, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Plantation, FL

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

As a Middle School Language Arts Teacher at Charter Schools USA (CSUSA), you will be part of a dedicated team committed to inspiring and motivating young learners. Your role will involve creating and implementing a flexible educational program that fosters student learning and personal growth. You will develop lesson plans, maintain student records, and utilize various teaching strategies to maximize educational achievement, all while ensuring a positive classroom environment that aligns with CSUSA's mission of student greatness.

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.
• Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilize a variety of student learning modalities and differentiated instruction in lessons.
• Conduct frequent diagnostic assessments of student learning.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• 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.
• Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to 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 appropriately.
• Implement policies governing student conduct and develop reasonable classroom behavior rules.
• Participate in curriculum planning with other staff members.
• Incorporate diagnostic information from students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) into lesson planning.
• Protect supplies, equipment, and materials needed for effective instruction.
• Establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.

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.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office, Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Commitment to company values and ethical standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with differentiated instruction techniques.
• Familiarity with curriculum development processes.
• Background in character education practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment focused on student success.