Classroom Science Teacher (Grades 7-8)

Westminster Community Charter School

Westminster Community Charter School - Buffalo, New York This job is also posted in www.wnyric.org/application, and Westminster Community Charter School

Job Details

Job ID:

5913052

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

Develop lesson plans.

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Prepare classroom for class activities.

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

Provide for the care and protection of school property.

Use relevant technology to support instruction.

Observe and evaluate student performance and development.

Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.

Provide appropriate feedback on student work.

Monitor and encourage individual student progress.

Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.

Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.

Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies.

Prepare required reports on students and activities.

Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.

Participate in department, school, and school community meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.

Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school.

Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.

Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.

Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator

Requirements

Candidates must be New York State certified in the area for which they are applying to teach.

Employee Benefits

Participation in the New York State Teacher Retirement System

Supplemental retirement option

Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Account options

Health insurance benefit and salary determined through collective bargaining of the Buffalo Teacher's Federation (BTF)

Afternoon, evening, and weekend programming opportunities for additional pay

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$48,479 to $90,277 Per Year