Elementary Teacher- Beverly J Martin

Ithaca City School District; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District in Ithaca, NY seeks an Elementary Teacher (BJM) to deliver NYS PreK-6 instruction aligned to the Common Core, serving diverse learners at Beverly J Martin. This 10-month, full-time role begins 11/2/2026, with a posting through Until Filled.

Applicants must hold NYS Teacher Certification, a Bachelor’s degree, and submit required materials including a writing sample; the district encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• New York State Teacher Certification required or eligible by start date.
• Bachelor’s degree required; licensure reciprocity for other states may apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach New York Common Core Standards for PreK-5/6 and meet social and academic needs.
• Deliver instruction to a diverse student population at Beverly J Martin.
• Maintain professional responsibilities including required application materials.

Job description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title

ElementaryTeacher (BJM)

Brief Description

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

Location(s)

Beverly J Martin

Anticipated Start Date

11/2/2026

Posting Dates

10/6/2026- Until Filled

Number of Vacancies

1

FTE

1

Application Requirements

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
4. Official Copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
5. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
6. MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

MANDATORY Writing Sample

A writing sample is required for the application to be completed. Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

1. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

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.

Internal Applicants

Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com

When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. Type Elementary Teacher

If you are a substitute, a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven’t officially started, you will be considered an external applicant. Guide on how to apply

External Applicants

Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com

In order for us to receive your application, you must complete the following three steps on RecruitFront:

1. Create a RecruitFront profile: If it's the first time applying to ICSD
2. Create an Application: Checkmark Teacher/Admin Only!
3. Apply to Job Posting: After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.

Salary Range

$56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid

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