ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPORT TEACHER

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School (BuffSci) is seeking reliable, punctual, high-energy individuals who love educating youth to make a difference by joining our outstanding team of educators as Elementary School Support Teachers. BuffSci needs talented, positive, honest candidates to support our school culture and model strong leadership skills while facilitating classroom lessons and activities for students in K through 2nd grade. Our school seeks individuals who are outstanding communicators, demonstrate great organizational skills and who will maintain a high level of energy while supporting and assisting our classroom teachers during the school day.

Support Teacher responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching assigned classes;
• Attending weekly collaboration meetings;
• Supervising advisory classes as assigned;
• Monitoring student activity and behavior;
• Mentoring and monitoring students in clubs and activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides supervision for students in the absence of their classroom teacher
2. Assists the classroom teacher to promote maximum student intellectual and physical development
3. Assists the teacher during instructional time to facilitate student opportunity to learn
4. Communicates frequently with learners regarding their academic and social learning
5. Provides assistance for instructional services to guide and direct student academic and social development
6. Assists in the monitoring of student progress
7. Communicates with the classroom teacher relative to the academic, physical, and social developments of students
8. Participate in all staff and department meetings as assigned
9. Participate in professional development opportunities as assigned
10. Supervises students upon their arrival in the morning and dismissal in the afternoon
11. Fulfills non-instructional duties as assigned by the Supervisors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field
• NYSED Background clearance
• Evidence of strong communication, problem solving, and human relations skills
• Evidence of the ability to effectively work with students, parents, colleagues and administrators from a diverse community
• Literacy in Educational Technology is a plus

RELATED QULAIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in related content area(s) preferred
• NYS Teaching Certification in related area(s) preferred
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred

Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.wnyric.org/application for this job posting.

Building/Location: City of Buffalo, NY

Salary: From: 28000.00

Appointment Status: Permanent

Position Status: Full time

Start Date: IMMEDIATE

Technology Literacy: eDoctrina, Google Docs, Promethean Boards and Smart Boards, Microsoft Office, PC, MAC

Certification Type: Teacher Assistant {0002}, Elementary Education, Childhood Education Grades 1-6 {3014}, Early Childhood Education Birth - Grade 2 {3013}

Additional Job Information: Benefit Options: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance and Dental Insurance, NYSTRS

Contact Person's Name: Ashley Piazza

Contact Person's Title: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Contact Person's Email: piazza@bascs.org

Job Posting Link: buffsci.org

Posting Link: buffsci.org