Lead Elementary Teacher K-5 - Data-Driven Classrooms

Sany; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A charter elementary school in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Lead Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will provide engaging lesson plans, collaborate with staff for instructional goals, and prepare students for standardized tests. A Bachelor's degree and relevant certification are required. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Certification Required.
• Experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to curriculum.
• Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals.
• Prepare students for standardized tests.

Skills

Classroom management

Content knowledge

Pedagogy

Feedback reception

Use of data and analytics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

Certification

Job description

Description

Lead Teacher K-5 2026-2027 School Year

Syracuse, NY

Description

SANY’s Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Charter Elementary School is excited to announce the opening of aLead Elementary Teacher K-5role for the 2026-2027 academic year. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply! New York State Certification Required.

We need Teachers who will:

• Provide engaging lesson plans the conform to the charter's curriculum
• Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirement for the instructional goals, objectives and methods
• Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area
• Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy
• Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning
• Appreciate regular feedback, accountability and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities
• Have great classroom management

What we can provide

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Certification Required
• Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus
• Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply!
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education

Competencies:

• Growth mindset, flexible and ok with change
• Intrinsically motivated
• Compassionate
• Strong conviction that all students can succeed
• The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
• Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning

Want to learn more about our district? Be sure to check out the following links to get a closer look at our schools, hear from our parents and see what our state and community leaders are saying about SANY.

District Website:www.sany.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.