Elementary School Teacher

Position Title: 2026-27 General Education Elementary Teacher Brief Description: Teach New York Common Core Standards. Meet social and academic needs of PreK-5/6 students. Location(s): District-Wide Anticipated Start Date: August 2026 Posting Dates: 01/22/2026 - until filled Responsibilities Teach New York Common Core Standards to PreK-5/6 students. Meet social and academic needs of students. Required Qualifications The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts. All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in New York State, Certification in PreK-6th grade, Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) or Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor’s degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity. Desired Characteristics An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive. Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community. Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual. Salary Range $56,918-119,338 (10-month full-time base)* Salary based on ITA Step & Lane Salary Grid. EEO Statement The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr