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Elementary School Pre-K Teacher Jobs in Buffalo, NY at Erie 1 BOCES

Title: Elementary School Pre-K Teacher

Company: Erie 1 BOCES

Location: Buffalo, NY

Teacher (Wisdom Warrior)

Reports to: Principal

Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree in content area preferred
  • NYS Teaching Certification preferred
  • Experience in classroom teaching preferred
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse community

Terms of Employment:

  • Starting Salary: $52,000 (Master's Degree & Certified)
  • Annual Raise: $1,500
  • Benefits: STRS, Comprehensive health benefits, 403B
  • Contract Term: 10 months

Position Description:

The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs in a learning environment that guides, inspires, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Rewarding Experience

Helping students achieve their academic goals and dreams in a supportive learning environment.

Primary Functions

  • Instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Assessment and intervention
  • Curriculum development

Supervisory Functions:

  • Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Instructional:
    • Manage classroom environment to promote student development
    • Facilitate student learning and communicate progress
    • Provide direct instruction and monitor student progress
    • Align curriculum and stay current with teaching methodologies
    • Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback
    • Identify students who are academically at risk and execute effective intervention strategies
    • Consistently use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
  • Non-Instructional:
    • Mentor assigned teachers
    • Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
    • Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
    • Attend parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings
    • Supervise field trips, school clubs, and activities
    • Ensure classroom cleanliness and confidentiality of student information
  • Related Responsibilities:
    • Submit annual plans and implement school policies
    • Participate in professional development and home visits
    • Attend staff meetings and collaboration sessions
    • Perform additional duties as directed

Key Competencies:

  • Critical evaluation and problem-solving
  • Planning and organizing
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict management
  • Adaptability
  • Stress tolerance
  • Ethical practice

How it Supports the Mission and Vision:

  • Promotes academic and social growth of students
  • Enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management
  • Supports professional development and collaboration among staff

Job Attachment : View Attachment

Itinerant Location : 89 Clare Street, Buffalo NY

Salary: From : 52000.00

Salary: To : 67000.00

Salary Competitive : Y

Start Date : 08/17/2026

Contact Person's Name : Maria Ruiz

Contact Person's Title : Principal

Contact Person's Phone : 7168542490

Contact Person's Email : [email protected]

Job Posting Link : https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/774DB21FF8C404236E871FC4C7C036B4/jobs/60295

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