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Elementary School Teacher

buffalo, ny • Posted 6 days ago
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Certified - Teaching - Elementary Teacher
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Open Date 07/22/2026
Closing Date
Teacher (Wisdom Warrior)
Reports to: Principal
Status: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree in content area preferred
  • NYS Teaching Certification preferred
  • Experience in classroom teaching preferred
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse community
Terms of Employment:
  • Starting Salary: $48,500 (Master's Degree & Certified)
  • Annual Raise: $1,500
  • Benefits: STRS, Comprehensive health benefits, 403B
  • Contract Term: 10 months
Position Description: The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs in a learning environment that guides, inspires, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Rewarding Experience: Helping students achieve their academic goals and dreams in a supportive learning environment.
Primary Functions:
  • Instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Assessment and intervention
  • Curriculum development
Supervisory Functions:
  • Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Instructional:
    • Manage classroom environment to promote student development
    • Facilitate student learning and communicate progress
    • Provide direct instruction and monitor student progress
    • Align curriculum and stay current with teaching methodologies
    • Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback
    • Identify students who are academically at risk and execute effective intervention strategies
    • Consistently use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
  • Non-Instructional:
    • Mentor assigned teachers
    • Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
    • Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
    • Attend parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings
    • Supervise field trips, school clubs, and activities
    • Ensure classroom cleanliness and confidentiality of student information
  • Related Responsibilities:
    • Submit annual plans and implement school policies
    • Participate in professional development and home visits
    • Attend staff meetings and collaboration sessions
    • Perform additional duties as directed
Key Competencies:
  • Critical evaluation and problem-solving
  • Planning and organizing
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict management
  • Adaptability
  • Stress tolerance
  • Ethical practice
How it Supports the Mission and Vision:
  • Promotes academic and social growth of students
  • Enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management
  • Supports professional development and collaboration among staff

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Itinerant Location 545 Humboldt, Rochester NY
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Start Date 08/17/2026
Contact Person's Name Jennifer Polito
Contact Person's Title Principal
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