Elementary Science Teacher

Charter Schools USA; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeking an Elementary Science Teacher to inspire young learners with effective lesson planning and a nurturing classroom environment. Responsibilities include delivering instruction aligned with company philosophy, maintaining student records, and engaging with parents and staff. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, a valid teaching certification, and prior teaching experience. This position offers opportunities to make a significant impact on students’ educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to three years of successful teaching experience.
• Command of grades/subject-specific content and learning theory.
• Successful results of a criminal and employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instruction adhering to company philosophy.
• Creates purposeful lesson plans maximizing student engagement.
• Maintains accurate student records and assesses learning.

Skills

Time-management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Valid teaching certification

Job description

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 an Elementary Science Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Develops 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Creates purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Prepares and 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 and maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilizes a variety of student learning modalities in each lesson and employs differentiated instruction within those lessons.
• Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis.
• 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.
• Maintains current subject matter knowledge and shares it for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Classroom Environment

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of each child.
• Ensures the classroom is clean, safe and includes student‑generated work on display as appropriate.
• Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules for classroom and playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintains order in a fair and consistent manner.

Instructional Planning

• Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plans individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel.
• Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Incorporates diagnostic information into planning as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement the planned instructional program effectively.

School/Community Relations

• Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents and guardians when appropriate.
• Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via appropriate mediums.
• Cooperates with members of the administration, other staff, and CSUSA.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
• Participates in parent communication activities.
• Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff as required.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company, supporting the company's values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial growth as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Possesses strong time‑management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff while being sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public image.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays courtesy, professionalism, and helpfulness with all stakeholders.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating, and influencing.
• Has the ability to be at work consistently, arrive on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of one to three years of successful teaching experience, which may include a Student Teaching Internship.
• 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 a 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.
• Alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• May be around or handling hazardous chemicals.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

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.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

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