Middle School Teachers 2026-2027 School Year

About Enterprise Charter School

Enterprise Charter School (ECS) is a public charter school in Buffalo, New York serving Kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 2003, ECS is committed to “Engaging young minds through projects and partnerships.” The school emphasizes project‑based learning, comprehensive arts education, and individualized instruction for enrichment and acceleration. It celebrates diversity and inclusion and partners with community members to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

Enterprise Charter School is seeking Middle School Teachers for the 2026‑2027 school year (grades 5‑8). Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid teaching certification. The school looks for enthusiastic, creative, and adaptable educators who inspire students and foster a positive learning environment.

School‑wide Competencies

• Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color to support racial equity.
• Accountable for students’ success and believes Enterprise’s students must receive the highest‑quality education possible to close the achievement gap.
• Relentless commitment to the mission of educating Enterprise’s students.
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Serves as an advocate for racial equity with colleagues, parents, students, community, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a racial‑equity mindset through awareness of biases and leads with a racial‑equity lens.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Remain empathetic to students’ previous experiences while holding them to high expectations.
• Create a positive, safe, and collaborative classroom environment.
• Continuously strengthen classroom community by investing students and families in school values.
• Intellectually prepare to deliver the curriculum and adopted materials to maximize learning and social‑emotional development.
• Attend all required meetings to ensure strong school‑wide communication and professional development.
• Participate in coaching meetings, including observation, feedback, planning, and data sessions.
• Collaborate with coaches and peers to share best practices and build a strong adult culture.
• Adjust instruction to meet the unique needs of students, including differing learning styles and academic readiness.
• Model, teach, and uphold the use of school‑wide systems and structures.
• Participate in whole‑school events and home visits to build trusting relationships with students and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in impacting K‑8 students in urban schools and communities.
• Understanding of formative and summative assessments.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Skills in analyzing and using data to make instructional and behavioral decisions.
• Experience, knowledge, and background related to NYS Next Gen Standards.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Valid teaching certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary; teaching salary scale starts at $46,350 for the 2026‑2027 school year, adjusted for education level, experience, and certification.
• Health benefits.
• Membership in the New York State Teacher Retirement System.

Contact Information

Victoria Cruz‑Verdejo, Senior Director of Operations
Phone: 716‑855‑2114
Email: victoriacruz@enterprisecharter.org