• Elementary Teacher (General Education)

    Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (Buffalo, NY)


    Elementary Teacher (General Education)

     

    Buffalo Commons Charter School

     

    833 Michigan Avenue

     

    Buffalo , NY 14203

     

    Certified - Teaching - Elementary Teacher {ELEM}

     

    Job Number 3300032252

     

    Start Date 08/01/2022

     

    Open Date 12/27/2021

     

    Closing Date

     

    Elementary Teacher

    (General Education)

    About Buffalo Commons

     

    Opening in 2022, Buffalo Commons is an academically rigorous, creative, and collaborative K-8 learning community that uses research-based practices and innovative programming to close the opportunity gap and prepare a diverse student body to lead successful lives which strengthen their communities.

     

    We provide best-in-class academic preparation, supporting each child in becoming an ethical decision-maker, offering all students the tools they need to thrive in our diverse world, and developing every child's sense of purpose.

    Our Commitment To You

    + We invest in you and your development. We support you through individualized coaching, grade-team, and robust schoolwide professional development.

    + We value your input and ideas. We'll consult you on relevant matters that will impact you, your staff/team, and the organization as a whole.

    + We bring an equity lens. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure that identity, background, or culture are not what determine your success.

    + We strive for "real talk." We provide direct and candid feedback. You'll know how you're doing and where you stand.

    + We make space for you to be fully seen and heard as a whole individual.

    About The Position

    Nothing leads to student success like working with a great teacher year after year. As a Founding Teacher, you will promote the success of all students through excellence in curriculum, instruction, and community building. Additionally, you will collaborate with your grade-team and co-teacher to lay the lasting foundations of teaching and learning systems at Buffalo Commons. The Founding Teacher reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

    Role 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

    About You

    Commons is a home for inspiring, collaborative, and effective educators that want to help build a school community that is all together different. Are you committed to Buffalo's children and families? Do you enjoy being surrounded by creative and curious colleagues? Are you looking for a fun work environment where you can bring your authentic self? If this sounds like you, perhaps you belong at Commons.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in education or a 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

     

    Please complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting.

     

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    Itinerant Location 833 Michigan Ave.

     

    Salary: From 40000.00

     

    Salary: To 90000.00

     

    Salary Competitive Y

     

    Required Certification Type Childhood Education Grades 1-6 {3014}

     

    Contact Person's Email [email protected]