Social Studies Teacher — Collaborative, Impactful 10‑Month Role

Charter School for Applied Technologies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

New York State retirement system

Job summary

The Charter School for Applied Technologies in Buffalo, NY is seeking a certified Social Studies teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on engaging students through diverse instructional methods, collaboration with a professional team, and use of technology to enhance learning.

This 10-month, exempt position requires state certification in Social Studies, strong classroom management, and the ability to develop curricula and assessments.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Bachelor in Education degree program and have completed all required student teaching experiences.
• Must have at least two years of classroom experience with a satisfactory rating.
• Must have three (3) positive recommendations from professional individuals.
• Strong background in classroom instruction and pedagogical skills.
• Highly organized and independent worker with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction to accommodate the needs of the student populations.
• Establish, nurture, and manage student-directed classrooms in which students are working both independently and in groups to supplement and enhance the curriculum.
• Develop and use rubrics for instruction and assessment for evaluating products and performances.
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication.
• Learn new uses and applications of technology tools.
• Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential.
• Write, implement, and evaluate your own professional development plans develop to their full potential.
• Develop family-school relationships that foster the academic and social development of the child.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Pedagogical skills

Organization

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

PLC model experience

Team player

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Job description

The Charter School for Applied Technologies in Buffalo, NY is seeking a certified Social Studies teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on engaging students through diverse instructional methods, collaboration with a professional team, and use of technology to enhance learning.

This 10-month, exempt position requires state certification in Social Studies, strong classroom management, and the ability to develop curricula and assessments.