OLV Elementary School UPK Teacher Job City of Lackawanna New York USA,Education / Teaching

Location: City of Lackawanna

Certified
- Teaching
- English as a Second Language {ESL}

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 10/13/2026

Closing Date 10/30/2026

UPK 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. An Early Childhood Certification is required. Experience in English as a Second Language is preferred.

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. Early Childhood Certification required. Experience in English as a Second Language is preferred.

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

Job Attachment

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Annual Contract

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type English to Spkrs of Other Lang {7080}, Early Child (Pk3) Annotation {3012}, Early Childhood Education Birth - Grade 2 {3013}

Contact Person's Name Mary Braun

Contact Person's Title HR Generalist

Contact Person's Phone

Contact Person's Email mbraun