2026-2027 Anticipated General Education Elementary Teachers

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 56,918 - 119,338; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is hiring a General Education Elementary Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. The role involves teaching New York Common Core Standards and addressing the social and academic needs of students in grades PreK-5/6.

Qualified candidates must hold New York State Teacher Certification, possess a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate a commitment to equity in education. The anticipated start date is August 2026, with a salary range of $56,918 to $119,338 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate awareness of equity in academic performance.
• Possess New York State Teacher Certification in relevant range.
• Qualified educators from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Teach New York Common Core Standards to PreK-5/6 students.
• Meet social and academic needs of students.

Skills

Culturally responsive curriculum implementation

Ability to engage diverse learning styles

Effective interaction with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree with New York State Teacher Certification

Job description

Position Title: 2026-27 General Education Elementary Teacher

Brief Description: Teach New York Common Core Standards. Meet social and academic needs of PreK-5/6 students.

Location(s): District-Wide

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Posting Dates: 01/22/2026 - until filled

Responsibilities

• Teach New York Common Core Standards to PreK-5/6 students.
• Meet social and academic needs of students.

Required Qualifications

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in New York State, Certification in PreK-6th grade, Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) or Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor’s degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Desired Characteristics

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range

$56,918-119,338 (10-month full-time base)* Salary based on ITA Step & Lane Salary Grid.

EEO Statement

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.