Elementary General Education Teacher

Overview

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Location: Gates Chili CSD
• Closing Date: 07/31/2026
• Position: Elementary General Education Teacher (2026/2027 School Year)

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.

Under the general supervision of the Building Administrator, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a culturally inviting, flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parent(s)/guardian(s) and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Compensation/Pay Range: $44,500 (negotiable based on experience)

Benefits: Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance;
Qualifies for Paid Personal Time;
Qualifies for Paid Sick Time;
Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time (Yes/No as indicated)

Schedule: Full-time or Part-time; 10-month (works student calendar) or 12-month options

Paid hours/day: 7 hours 40 minutes, including a duty-free lunch of 35 minutes

• Administers elementary curriculum consistent with District goals and objectives
• Promotes a classroom environment that is culturally diverse, safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials according to NYS Standards
• Instructs students in the principles of the “Spartan Way” and other subject matters
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and stay informed about current developments in the educational field by attending professional development opportunities
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping for grading and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Encourages parent(s)/guardian(s) involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and families
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior in the classroom
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
• Selects and requests appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Administrator and other district office administrators.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, with ability to differentiate instruction based on student learning styles
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth and cultural awareness
• Ability to engage culturally diverse students
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Certification/License: NYS Certification as an Elementary Teacher
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related discipline;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Experience: Successful prior teaching experience is a plus; experience working with a diverse student population desired
• Demands, Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.
  
  Note:
  
  See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements needed to perform essential job duties for this position.
• Equipment: Uses standard office equipment (computers, printer, copy/fax machines, telephone)
• Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Postings current as of 7/19/2026 2:34:55 AM CST.