Founding Elementary Teacher - Curriculum & Community Builder

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Commons is seeking a Founding Elementary Teacher (General Education) to lead curriculum, instruction, and community building in its K-8 setting. You will collaborate with your grade-team and a co-teacher to lay the foundations of teaching and learning systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education and Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) certification, with a track record of raising student achievement, ideally in urban charter schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Certification in teaching area (strongly preferred).
• Track record of success in raising student achievement.
• Experience in an urban charter school (preferred).
• Practical written, oral, and visual communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curricula that meet student needs
• Differentiate instruction for a diverse student body
• Monitor/report student's academic and social progress
• Build strong relationships with student families
• Create opportunities for students to engage in the community

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Community engagement

Urban education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Childhood Education Certification (Grades 1-6)

Job description

Buffalo Commons is seeking a Founding Elementary Teacher (General Education) to lead curriculum, instruction, and community building in its K-8 setting. You will collaborate with your grade-team and a co-teacher to lay the foundations of teaching and learning systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education and Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) certification, with a track record of raising student achievement, ideally in urban charter schools.