2026-2027 Kindergarten Teacher

Charter Schools USA; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is looking for a dedicated kindergarten teacher who inspires young learners. The role involves creating lesson plans, motivating students, and maintaining a conducive learning environment while collaborating with staff and parents. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching certificate, along with a commitment to the company’s educational values. The position may require light physical activity and occasional travel. Join us in making a difference in education!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of successful teaching experience, including internships.
• Command of grades/subject-specific content.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs.
• Create a conducive classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents and maintain student confidentiality.

Skills

Effective instructional delivery techniques

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate students

Understanding of learning theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

Valid teaching certification

Job description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA’s mission is a relentless commitment to student greatness in school and in life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education that equips students with real‑world readiness, preparing them for college or career after graduation and closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity.

Job Purpose

To join a team committed to a 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. As a kindergarten teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability.

How You Will Impact Education

• 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.
• Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that maximize teaching strategies and time on task.
• Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provide real‑world, application‑based examples.
• Review student records to understand each student’s abilities and needs; maintain accurate records.
• Strive to maximize each student’s educational achievement.
• Utilize a range of learning modalities and differentiate instruction within lessons.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments of student learning on a frequent basis.
• Assist in curriculum revision, including written courses of study, and select books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Assign lessons, correct student work, review oral presentations, and prepare students for state assessments.
• Coordinate field trips as required and maintain a clean, safe classroom environment.
• Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory, and share knowledge for continual curriculum improvement.
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Provide a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Maintain positive rapport with students, demonstrating patience and nurturing to support growth.
• Ensure the classroom is clean, safe, and displays student‑generated work.
• Implement all relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and maintain order fairly and consistently.

Instructional Planning

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

School/Community Relations

• Establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via appropriate mediums.
• Cooperate with administrators, other staff, and CSUSA.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Participate in parent communication activities and extracurricular activities to support a positive school culture.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• One to three years of successful teaching experience, including student‑teaching internships if applicable.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Command of grades/subject‑specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background checks.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Ability to perform other duties assigned.

Responsibilities

The following working condition characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.