Charter Schools USA·Saint Amant, Louisiana
The teacher will create and implement a flexible elective program that fosters student learning and personal growth. They are responsible for developing lesson plans, maintaining accurate student records, and establishing a safe, conducive classroom environment.
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™.
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 an Elementary/ Middle School Elective Teacher, you 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. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.
Instructional Planning
Develop 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 and other staff.
Maintains confidentiality about students.
Attends parent communication activities.
Participates in extracurricular activities as required.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job 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.
Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize wisely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS).
Strong student orientation.
Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality.
Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commitment to company values.
Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
May perform other duties assigned.
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
Usual schools working conditions.
May be noisy during high student traffic.
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.
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.
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and possess a valid teaching certification. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents are required.
Market context
Louisiana classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs, especially for candidates who can support multilingual classrooms and student engagement. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree in education while still requiring school-based experience and bilingual English-French proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm your school experience and language skills before applying.