Kindergarten Teacher

4 weeks ago

Jacksonville, United States Duval Charter School at Flagler Center Full time $47,500 - $56,311
Kindergarten Elementary Teacher Duval Charter School at Flagler Center

JOB PURPOSE: 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, by each student's ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction/Education 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.
  • 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. 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 frequently.
  • Maintains accurate and completes student records.
  • Assesses student strengths and weaknesses frequently, 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 to correct 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.

Provide a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning:
  • 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 classroom is clean, and safe and includes student-generated work on display as appropriate.
  • Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.
  • Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior by CSUSA policy and guidelines, and maintains order in the classroom fairly and consistently.

Instructional Planning:
  • Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
  • Plans individual and/or group learning activities designed to meet the 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 effectively the planned instructional program.

School/Community Relations:
  • Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
  • Communicates, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
  • Cooperates with members of the administration, other staff, and with 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).

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Possesses strong time management & 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. Is sensitive to sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
  • Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating, and Influencing.
  • Has the ability to be at work consistently, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
  • Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. 
  • Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.

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 essential functions.
  • No physical exertion is 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
  • Usual school working conditions.
  • May be noisy during high student traffic.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA's salary and benefit policy. 
  • Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.
  • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORYJob is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EVALUATIONThe performance will be evaluated by Charter Schools USA's Policy.

DECLARATIONThe Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this position description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent. Possession of 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.
  • Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.

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