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Charter Schools USA

MS English Teacher

Charter Schools USA, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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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 and preparing them 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 Middle/HS English Teacher, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth, 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 to provide an effective educational foundation.

How You Will Impact Education

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 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; maintains accurate and complete student records.

Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.

Utilizes a variety of student learning modalities and differentiated instruction within each lesson.

Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis and maintains accurate 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 and reviews student work and 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 to continually improve the school’s curriculum.

Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study, and 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 the classroom is clean, safe, and includes student‑generated work on display as appropriate, implementing 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 objectives and student 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 diagnostic information as required in the student’s IEP.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement 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 and cooperates with members of the administration and other staff.

Maintains confidentiality regarding student records and participates in parent communication activities.

Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and support students and staff (as required).

Required Qualifications And Skills

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.

Possesses strong time‑management and 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 administration, and is sensitive to corporate needs and public image.

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays courtesy, professionalism, and helpfulness toward all stakeholders.

Possesses excellent communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating, and influencing.

Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction, and to solicit feedback to improve performance.

Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.

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 check.

Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills; adherence to the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

Usual school working conditions.

May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

No physical exertion 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.

FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education

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