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LTS 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$69,017 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Starting at:
$232.50/dayJOB GOAL
To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.RESPONSIBILITIES
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Attends and participates in faculty meetings. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. Carries out any other assigned duties and/or responsibilities, which may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education Job Qualifications Elementary Ed certificationPosition Start Date:
10/05/2026Application Deadline:
09/19/2026Benefits
- Dental Insurance