Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher OLV Charities Lackawanna, NY Job Details Full-time $33,000 - $38,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Teamwork Teaching Certification Elementary Education Teaching Certification Employee relationship building Working with children Bachelor's degree Working with students Elementary school teaching Full Job Description Elementary Teacher OLV Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for teaching all core subjects, per NYS Standards. The teacher demonstrates the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student preparedness and mastery for future success in school and to support the core values, vision, and mission of OLV Elementary School.

REPORTS TO

Principal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught. 2. Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation. 3. Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students' independent learning, collaboration, and choice. 4. Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques. 5. Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction. 6. Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students' responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective. 7. Works to create and maintain a student-centered classroom where students are engaged participants in their own learning. 8. Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities. 9. Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences. 10. Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner. 11. Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work. 12. Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees. 13. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrator to formulate and complete professional responsibilities. 14. Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS:

1. Demonstrated ability to interact positively with others and build relationships with students, parents, and co-workers. 2. Ability to manage classroom effectively 3. Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work responsibilities 4. Ability to differentiate instruction to a wide range of learning styles and needs 5. Work effectively within a team environment, collaborate with others 6. Strong written and verbal communication skills 7. Organized, ability to follow instructions, document information 8. Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required, New York provisional or permanent teaching certification in elementary education required. Previous experience working with children and providing instruction in a school setting preferred

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM with a ½ hour lunch September 1 to June 30

Pay Range:

$33,000-$38,000/year, based on education and experience Email resume and cover letter to: Or send cover letter with resume to: OLV National Shrine and Basilica/OLV Elementary School Human Resources Department 780 Ridge Road; Lackawanna, NY 14218

Pay:

$33,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person