Elementary General Education Teacher (2026/2027 School Year)

About the role

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.

Responsibilities

• Administers elementary curriculum consistent with District goals and objectives
• Promotes a classroom environment that is culturally diverse, safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials according to NYS Standards
• Instructs students in the principles of the "Spartan Way" and other subject matters
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending professional development opportunities
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping for, grading and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Encourages parent(s)/guardian(s) involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and families
• Sets and maintains standards of student behavior in the classroom
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
• Selects and requests appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs

Qualifications

• Certification/License: NYS Certification as an Elementary Teacher
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment; Master's degree in related area preferred
• Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus; Experience working with a diverse population of students desired