Elementary Teacher

York City School District; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

York City School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher to provide instruction in a wide range of subjects. The successful candidate will develop lesson plans tailored to students' needs and maintain professional competence. Required qualifications include a Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certificate and a strong ability to interact respectfully with students and staff. Responsibilities include teaching core subjects, evaluating pupils' growth, and participating in faculty committees. This position offers an opportunity to create a positive learning environment and engage with the school community.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certificate required.
• Ability to effectively solve problems in a professional manner.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid) required.

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and health to pupils.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to student needs.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Respectful interaction with students and staff

Ability to create effective learning environments

Education

Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certificate

PreK-4 or K-6 PA teaching certificate

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/8/2026
• Location: Administration Building

Experience and Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certificate.
• Must have the ability to effectively solve problems in a professional manner.
• Ability to interact with students and staff in a manner that demonstrates respect and dignity.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid).
• Act 126 & Act 71 Completion Certificates.
• Drug Screening (self-paid).
• Letter of Interest, Resume, and application on District website.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and health to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsor pupil activities.
• PreK-4 or K-6 PA teaching certificate required.