Chester Community Charter School

On the CCCS campuses, the challenging surroundings of the city stand in stark contrast to the safety, security, and comfort of our school. Every CCCS building is a safe and secure environment. Schools are always locked and admission is carefully screened. All schools and all school rooms are monitored by video surveillance and all have comprehensive intercom systems.

Recruiting of our teachers is taken very seriously. Because of the rapid growth of Chester Community Charter School from merely 100 students in 1997 to well over 4,000 students spread out over three state-of-the-art buildings, each year we have expanded the number of teachers who contribute to the remarkable success of our school. Recruiting efforts begin in early spring so our professional staff can, cohesively and synergistically, begin to implement the school’s mission.

Our staff is trained to notice learning differences early on so students can get the help they need right away. Grade directors, senior-level teachers with years of experience, provide guidance and knowledge to their respective grade teachers in an effort to enhance teacher outcomes and student performance. Professional development is on-going at CCCS. We work hard to make sure our teachers are on the cutting edge of technology and are aware of new or changing teaching pedagogies so our students can benefit from new research and educational tools.

Their smiles and warm hearts are reminders to us that even the smallest of gestures can make a big difference in the lives of a student. Extra words of encouragement, a pat on the back, staying late, or coming in early to assist a student, volunteering to start a new program, attending sporting events, providing guidance to help with life lessons, encouraging extracurricular activities, etc. are just a few examples of what our teachers do to enhance the lives of our students. From the time our teachers become members of the CCCS family, they are 100% focused on making a difference in the lives of our children and the community in which they live.