Elementary Teacher (Long-term Substitute, Grade 5, 2026-27)

Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened in 2001 as a 700-student K-6 school. Today, it serves approximately 2,300 students across three buildings (Elementary, Middle, and High Schools) from 19 school districts in Western New York.

About the role

The CSAT teacher communicates knowledge to students using varied instructional methods and curriculum resources. As a team member, you’ll share planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching duties. Responsibilities include assessing students, communicating progress to parents, and integrating technology into teaching and professional activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement school and district policies and procedures, as well as CSAT performance standards.
• Collaborate with your team on curriculum and student needs.
• Create and maintain ongoing communication with parents.
• Develop and implement curriculum, integrating technology into instruction.
• Act as a coach/mentor to other teachers in areas of expertise.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Establish student-directed classrooms where students work independently and in groups.
• Develop and use rubrics for instruction and assessment.
• Learn and apply new technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication.
• Create and manage a responsive learning environment where students feel safe and creative.
• Write, implement, and evaluate your own professional development plans.
• Foster family-school relationships to support academic and social development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with completed student teaching experiences.
• At least two years of classroom experience with a satisfactory rating.
• Three positive professional recommendations.
• Strong background in classroom instruction and pedagogical skills.
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLC) model.
• Highly organized, independent, and collaborative with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Pay

• Certified: $200 per day
• Non-Certified: $180 per day

Position is per diem, non-exempt, and temporary for the 2026-27 school year. Start date is as soon as possible. Required certification: Childhood Education Grades 1-6 (3014) or Early Childhood Education Birth-Grade 2 (3013).