2026/2027 Health Teacher

Enterprise Charter School (ECS) is a public charter school in Buffalo, New York educating children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 2003, ECS is committed to "Engaging young minds through projects and partnerships." We pursue our mission through highly engaging project-based learning, comprehensive arts education, and individualized instruction for enrichment and acceleration. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and engage a variety of partners to support our students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

About the role

The ideal candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Health Education, or a related field.

• Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity.
• Accountable for students' success and believes Enterprise's students must receive the highest quality education possible in order to close the achievement gap.
• Relentless commitment to the mission of educating Enterprise's students.
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Serves as an advocate for racial equity with colleagues, parents, students, community members, and external stakeholders to promote equity in education and close the achievement gap.
• Demonstrates a racial equity mindset through awareness of biases and leads with a racial equity lens.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in impacting K-8 students in urban schools and communities.
• Academic expertise in health education, nutrition, wellness, and social-emotional learning.
• Understanding of formative and summative assessments.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Skills in analyzing and using data to make instructional and behavioral decisions.
• Experience, knowledge, and background related to NYS Learning Standards for Health Education.
• Ability to create engaging lessons that promote healthy lifestyles, decision-making, and personal wellness.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• New York State certification in Health Education preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $50,000, with higher rates based on certifications and experience.
• Health benefits.
• Membership in the NYS Teacher Retirement System.