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

About the role

The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family‑sustaining careers by integrating career exploration and a lifelong learning culture. CSAT opened in 2001 as a 700‑student K‑6 school and now serves approximately 2,300 students across three buildings (Elementary, Middle, High) from 19 districts throughout WNY. The school offers a supportive culture with professional development, training, and mentorship, and seeks ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make its vision a reality.

Responsibilities

• Communicate knowledge to students using varied instructional methodologies and curriculum resources.
• Work as a team member sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities.
• Administer various student assessments and communicate progress to parents and team members.
• Plan further instruction and reflect on practice; act as a coach/mentor to teammates when needed.
• Integrate technology into teaching and professional activities.
• Implement school and district policies and procedures; implement CSAT school performance standards.
• Collaborate with team on curriculum and student needs; create ongoing communication with parents.
• Participate in curriculum development and implementation.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate student populations; establish, nurture, and manage student‑directed classrooms where students work independently and in groups.
• Develop and use rubrics for instruction and assessment; use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication.
• Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, be creative, and develop to their full potential.
• Develop family‑school relationships that foster academic and social development of the child.
• Write, implement, and evaluate personal professional development plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with completed student teaching.
• At least two years of classroom experience with a satisfactory rating.
• Three positive recommendations from professional individuals.
• Strong background in classroom instruction and pedagogical skills.
• Highly organized, independent worker with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLC) model.
• Ability to work well with others and be a team player.
• Required certification: Childhood Education Grades 1‑6 (3014) or Early Childhood Education Birth‑Grade 2 (3013).

Pay

• Non‑exempt, per diem position.
• Certified teachers: $200 per day.
• Non‑certified teachers: $180 per day.
• Salary range: $180.00 – $200.00 per day.