Pre-K Teacher

Charter Schools USA•Pembroke Pines, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-K Teacher creates and implements a flexible program and classroom environment that supports student learning and personal growth. The role develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, builds effective relationships with students, staff, and parents, and motivates students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for an educational foundation tailored to each student’s abilities. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with the company’s philosophy, goals, and adopted courses of study. They use differentiated instruction and varied learning modalities, assess student progress, maintain accurate records, and provide activities and progress reports that address individual needs. The teacher also contributes to curriculum planning and revision, prepares students for required state assessments, and coordinates field trips when required. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, orderly, and age-appropriate classroom; communicating and cooperating with families, colleagues, and school administration; protecting student confidentiality; and supporting school culture and student activities as required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in ECE, Child Development, or Education, or a CDA or Staff Credential.
Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors.
Implementing the State Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten.
First Aid CPR.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including oral presentations, writing, active listening, negotiating, and influencing.
Ability to attend work consistently and punctually, follow instructions and management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), a Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
Commitment to the company’s mission and values, accuracy and thoroughness, continuous quality improvement, and positive character education.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with company philosophy, goals, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans and learning activities that meet instructional objectives and students’ needs.
Present subject matter using real-world examples, varied learning modalities, and differentiated instruction.
Review student records, assess student strengths and needs, maintain accurate records, and provide progress reports as required.
Use diagnostic assessments to guide instruction and refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
Assign lessons, correct student work, review oral presentations, and prepare students for state-required achievement assessments.
Coordinate class field trips when required.
Keep current in subject matter and learning theory; contribute to curriculum planning and revision, including written courses of study.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, and identify supplemental services that may benefit students.
Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning, including keeping it clean and safe and displaying student work as appropriate.
Maintain positive rapport with students and apply classroom and playground behavior rules fairly and consistently.
Incorporate diagnostic information required by a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) into planning.
Take reasonable precautions to protect instructional supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Establish cooperative relations and communicate clearly and positively with parents or guardians through appropriate mediums.
Cooperate with administrators, other staff, and CSUSA; maintain confidentiality regarding student records.
Participate in parent communication activities and extracurricular activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.