Elementary School Teacher

About the Role

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.

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

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

Supervisory Functions

• Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested

Key Competencies

• Critical evaluation and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Ethical practice

Pay

• Starting Salary: $48,500 (Master's Degree & Certified)
• Annual Raise: $1,500
• Salary Range: $48,500 – $62,500

Benefits

• STRS (State Teachers Retirement System)
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 403B retirement plan

Schedule

• Contract Term: 10 months
• Start Date: August 17, 2026

Location

545 Humboldt, Rochester, NY