K-5th Grade Elementary School Teacher

**Elementary Teacher – Al-Manar Academy (Buffalo, NY)** **About us** Al-Manar Academy is a K–9 Islamic private school at 122 Schiller St in Buffalo, New York. We offer strong academics together with Quran, Islamic Studies, Arabic, art, and PE in a caring, faith-centered community. **The role** We are looking for a warm, organized elementary teacher to lead a classroom. You will teach core subjects (ELA, math, science, and social studies) and help each child grow as a learner and as a person in Islamic Envirnoment. **What you’ll do** * Plan and teach engaging lessons tied to grade-level standards * Use classwork, projects, and short checks to see what students know * Give clear feedback and next steps, and reteach when a student needs more support * Grade using our standards-based system * Submit weekly lesson plans on time * Communicate with families in a clear, positive way, including report cards and conferences * Work with grade-level colleagues to plan, share student work, and keep grading consistent **What we’re looking for** * Bachelor’s degree in education or related field * NYS teaching certification preferred * Fluent in English, both spoken and written * Comfortable using basic technology, such as email, google classroom, docs, sheets, online gradebooks, and classroom devices * Elementary classroom experience preferred * Strong classroom management and communication skills * Respect for and support of our school’s Islamic values and environment **Schedule** * Full-time : Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–3:30 PM; Fri 8:00 AM–11:30 AM **To apply:** Submit your resume through Indeed or at https://almanarfoundation.org/careers/ Pay: $29,000.00 - $31,000.00 per year Language: * English (Required) Location: * Buffalo, NY 14206 (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: * Buffalo, NY 14206 (Preferred) Work Location: In person