Job Description
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Licenses
Teaching Certification
(Required)
Do you have a valid Teaching Certification license?
Skills
Teaching
Communication skills
Education
Bachelor's degree
(Required)
Job details
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Shift and schedule
Overtime
Full job description
Who We Are
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 over 150 schools in 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 to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.
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 a Kindergarten 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.
How You Will Impact Education
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 maximizes time on task.
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. 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 on a frequent basis.
Maintains accurate and completes student records.
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 on-going 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, 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.
Instructional Planning
Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and student's 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 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 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).
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 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 check.
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.
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:
Usual office working conditions.
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.
Travel within or outside of state.
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.
Here’s how the job qualifications align with your profile.
Licenses
Teaching Certification
(Required)
Do you have a valid Teaching Certification license?
Skills
Teaching
Communication skills
Education
Bachelor's degree
(Required)
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Full job description
Who We Are
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 over 150 schools in 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 to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.
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 a Kindergarten 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.
How You Will Impact Education
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 maximizes time on task.
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. 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 on a frequent basis.
Maintains accurate and completes student records.
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 on-going 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, 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.
Instructional Planning
Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and student's 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 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 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).
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 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 check.
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.
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:
Usual office working conditions.
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.
Travel within or outside of state.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Kindergarten Teacher 2026-2026 School Year position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Lake Charles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
