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Kindergarten Teacher

Job in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listing for: Erie 1 BOCES
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten Teacher
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36000 - 42000 USD Yearly USD 36000.00 42000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher

Reports to: Principal/Designee

Position Summary

The Kindergarten Teacher plays a vital role in a child's early development by fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. This role is responsible for introducing young learners (typically ages 5-6) to their first formal school experience. The ideal candidate blends structured academic lessons with play‑based learning to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, setting the foundation for lifelong academic success.

Duties

/ Responsibilities
  • Design and implement a vibrant, age‑appropriate curriculum that fosters early literacy, foundational math, science, and social studies.
  • Blend structured academic instruction with creative, play‑based learning to engage diverse learning styles through storytelling, hands‑on activities, music, and art.
  • Plan lessons meticulously yet flexibly to adapt to shifting energy levels and needs of young learners, ensuring foundational academic benchmarks are met.
  • Establish a safe, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment by implementing clear, positive routines.
  • Guide children in social‑emotional development, teaching essential life skills such as sharing, cooperation, empathy, and conflict resolution.
  • Supervise students during classroom tasks, recess, lunch, and transitions to guarantee physical safety and well‑being.
  • Observe and assess each child's academic progress, behavioral habits, and physical milestones, maintaining accurate developmental records.
  • Foster strong, collaborative partnerships with families by providing consistent updates on student growth and conducting formal parent‑teacher conferences.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field.
  • Valid State Teaching License/Certification for early childhood or kindergarten level.
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with learning management tools and apps (e.g., Seesaw, Class Dojo, Google Classroom).
  • Ability to integrate smartboards, educational tablets, and age‑appropriate learning software into the curriculum.
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace for lesson planning, grading, and reporting.
  • Experience utilizing Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms for virtual parent meetings or remote learning if necessary.
Skills and Competencies
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse family backgrounds, cultures, and structures.
  • Strong teamwork to collaborate with teaching assistants, special education staff, and grade‑level peers.
  • Creativity in transforming standard curriculum guidelines into vibrant, imaginative, and memorable classroom experiences.
  • Patience and empathy required to handle high‑energy classroom environments.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, parents, administrators, and support staff.
  • Adaptability to pivot lessons quickly based on student engagement, energy levels, or unexpected interruptions.

Salary: $36,000 – $42,000

Appointment Status: Permanent

Position Status: Full time

Contact Person: Denise Terrell, Chief Operating Officer, 716‑888‑4080, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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