2nd Grade Teacher

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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.

With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

To join a team devoted to the mission of 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 2nd Grade Teacher, you will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents, and motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge that provide an effective educational foundation in accordance with each student’s ability.

• 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.
• Create purposeful lesson plans that provide effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provide real‑world, application‑based examples.
• Review student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilize a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and use differentiated instruction within those lessons.
• Utilize diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis. Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses frequently, provide appropriate activities to address student needs, and generate progress reports as required.
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel. Assign lessons, correct student work product, and review oral presentations.
• Coordinate class field trips (as required).
• Prepare students for state‑required achievement assessments.
• Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory, and share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assist in the on‑going curriculum revision process, including revision of written courses of study, and assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintain positive rapport with students; demonstrate patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
• Ensure the classroom is clean, safe, and includes student‑generated work on display as appropriate. Implement all relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintain order in a fair and consistent manner.

• Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plan individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and students’ needs.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel.
• Participate with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Incorporate diagnostic information as required in the student’s Individual Education Plan…