Elementary Classroom Teacher (K-3) Full Year Leave Replacement

Yorktown Central School District; Yorktown Heights (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Elementary Classroom Teacher for a full-year leave replacement. In this role, you will foster student growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing a district-approved curriculum. Your responsibilities will include developing lesson plans, conducting assessments, and maintaining effective communication with students and parents. This position offers the opportunity to create a flexible and safe learning environment while collaborating with fellow educators. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young learners and thrive in a dynamic school setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• NYS Teacher Certification K-6 is required.
• Successful prior teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student success through district-approved curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and assess student learning effectively.
• Promote a safe and conducive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching Methods Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Differentiated Instruction

Data Analysis

Education

NYS Teacher Certification K-6

Prior Teaching Experience

Tools

Computer Software Applications

Job description

Elementary Classroom Teacher (K-3) Full Year Leave Replacement JobID: 2268

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted:
  3/20/2025
• Location:
  Mohansic School
• Date Available:
  09/01/2025

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Principal, the teacher will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYS Teacher Certification K-6
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.
• Has knowledge and/or experience working in inclusive settings.

Primary Activities:

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Is regularly required to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to reach above the head and reach forward.
• Is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to talk and hear.
• At times, required to work at a height of 20’ or more off the ground in order to perform job duties.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 75 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, depth perception and tell the difference between colors.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment.
• The manager continuously interacts with the public and other staff and frequently meets multiple demands from several people.
• Work generally performed indoors.

Salary Range:

$62,000 - $135,000 (2025/2026)

Last Updated By: Human Resources Date/Time: September 2023