26-27 School Year- Kindergarten Teacher

Gateway Charter School•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher who is passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners and putting students first. As a Kindergarten Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment conducive to student learning and personal growth. You will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, establish effective rapport with students, staff, and parents, and motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Possession of a valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
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 requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities 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.
Maintains 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.
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 to share this knowledge 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.
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 the 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 of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner.
Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and students' needs.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel.
Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information 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.
Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all 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).