5th Grade Teacher (Reading)

Charter Schools USA Inc.; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA Inc. in Kannapolis seeks a dedicated 5th Grade Teacher to deliver engaging lessons aligned with district guidelines and to build strong rapport with students, families, and colleagues.

You will plan instruction, assess student progress, and use varied teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs while upholding CSUSA's mission of student greatness.

This role requires commitment to classroom excellence and ongoing professional growth within a supportive school community.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of instruction aligned to adopted courses of study.
• Makes purposeful lesson plans with effective teaching strategies; maximizes time on task.
• Presents subject matter to maximize learning with real-world examples.
• Reviews student records to understand abilities and needs; maintain records.
• Strives to maximize educational achievement of each student.
• Uses varied modalities and differentiates instruction in lessons.
• Uses diagnostic assessment regularly; maintains student records.
• Assesses strengths/weaknesses; provides activities; generates progress reports.
• Refers students with suspected learning problems to support personnel; reviews work.
• Coordinates class field trips as required.
• Prepares students for state assessments.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; willing to grow.

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 over 150 schools in 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 to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people 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 5th Grade Teacher, you will 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

• 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 for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
• Reviews student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons.
• Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis. Maintains accurate and completes student records.
• Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.
• Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel. Assigns lessons, corrects student work product, and reviews oral presentations.
• Coordinates class field trips (as required).
• Prepares students for state required achievement assessments.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing