First Grade Teacher

About the role

Persistence Prep is a new K-8 charter school in Buffalo dedicated to providing high-quality education to all students, regardless of background. Our mission is to help students achieve success and make positive changes in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily lesson plans for all assigned blocks (Mix of lead teaching and supporting co-teacher)
• Implement all Persistence Prep routines and procedures with fidelity
• Submit weekly lesson plans and unit plans in a timely manner for feedback
• Create comprehensive unit assessments aligned to standards and pacing plans
• Actively participate in all professional development sessions and weekly coaching sessions
• Incorporate feedback from coaches in a timely manner
• Communicate weekly with families and other key stakeholders
• Provide scholars with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback
• Identify students who are academically at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies
• Consistently analyze scholar data and engage in self-reflection on practices
• Complete all duties, posts, and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum two years of urban teaching preferred
• New York State teacher license/certification preferred
• Dual certification in Special Education or TESOL preferred
• Experience managing an urban classroom with structure, incentives, and high expectations
• Quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting
• Experience working well in a team, especially with parents and community members

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $47,000.00, competitive, with an appointment status of permanent starting August 1, 2026.