Elementary Teacher

Erie 1 BOCES; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Charter School is seeking a dedicated teacher to educate and foster student growth. You will develop and coordinate lesson plans, align to Common Core and charter standards, and collaborate with colleagues to reinforce topics across disciplines.

The role requires strong communication with parents, classroom management, and adherence to IEP regulations. Start date is August 31, 2026, with permanent, full-time employment and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree required by NYS regulations.
• State teaching certification and applicable credentials.
• 1–3 years teaching experience in public or private schools.
• CPR and AED certification (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enrich expertise in the subject area taught.
• Develop lesson plans aligned to Common Core and charter standards.
• Coordinate lesson plans with colleagues to reinforce interdisciplinary learning.
• Provide direct and indirect instruction and planning addressing student needs.
• Prepare students for required assessments and monitor progress.
• Prepare monthly student achievement reports for parents.
• Support an engaging, innovative, and effective classroom environment.
• Adhere to IEP regulations and supervise teacher assistants as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CAO.

Skills

Communication with parents

Teamwork

Differentiated instruction

IEP compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree required

State Teaching Certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Teachers are responsible for educating and fostering the growth of the students enrolled at Niagara Charter School.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and enrich their expertise in the subject area they teach
• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of Common Core Learning Standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards set forth in the charter
• Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame, thus reinforcing student knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis
• Provide direct and indirect instruction
• Create long and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
• Evaluate students' progress
• Prepare monthly individual student achievement reports for parents
• Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
• Serve as advisors to students
• Meet IEP regulations
• As applicable, directs teacher assistants in working with small groups of children and works together with teacher assistants to address individual needs of students.
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the CAO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicate and work effectively with parents
• Work effectively as a team member
• Adapt to individuals' specific needs
• Adapt to differences and changes in characteristics of students, programs, leadership, staff, and community
• Expertise in the subject to be taught, as evidenced by personal skills and knowledge
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to engage the interest of young children
• Ability to work with diverse student population, including those with special needs
• Ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement
• Willingness to be held accountable for student results

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree upon hire, but Master's Degree required in accordance with NYS Regulations
• State Teaching Certification and other credentialing as required by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act
• 1-3 years of teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting is preferred
• CPR and AED certification (training provided by Niagara Charter School)

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Salary: From :

40500.00

Salary: To :

45500.00

Salary Competitive :

Y

Appointment Status :

Permanent

Position Status :

Full time

Start Date :

08/31/2026

Required Certification Type :

Childhood Education Grades 1-6 {3014}

Contact Person's Name :

Jillian Keicher

Contact Person's Title :

Assistant Academic Officer

Contact Person's Phone :

7162974520 ext7202

Contact Person's Email :

[e-mail]