Middle School Math Teacher Job at Buffalo Prep, Inc., Buffalo, NY

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  • Buffalo Prep, Inc.
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Math Teacher

Job Description Updated: January 2026

Reports To: Chief Program Officer

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Math Teacher plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Essential Functions

  • Prompt familiarity and compliance with the Buffalo Prep Teacher’s Manual, including academic and disciplinary policies, as well as pedagogical practices.
  • Ability to actualize and contribute to a Culturally Relevant-Sustaining curriculum through Culturally Relevant-Sustaining pedagogical practices.
  • Design and implement engaging, math curriculum that supports academic growth.
  • Engage students through interactive lessons and age-appropriate teaching strategies.
  • Support student comprehension through differentiated instruction.
  • Willingness to establish office hours at Buffalo Prep to allow for connecting with and mentoring of students outside of the classroom setting.
  • Willingness to work approximately five weeks during the summer and Saturday mornings during the academic year.
  • Must become acclimated and committed to the Buffalo Prep mission, culture, and student population.
  • Maintain program records in a timely manner.
  • Work with other staff members to provide student data in accordance with stated timeframes.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, Chief Program Officer, Executive Director, President, and/or management.
  • Adheres to all policies including Buffalo Prep’s Stop Light Policy and mandated reporting as outlined by NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
  • Attend ongoing professional development that enhances learning for your role, department, organizational mission and initiatives, and culture.
  • Have fun! We love our scholars and strive to maintain a joy-filled environment where all scholars and staff feel cared for, capable, and connected!

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or math.
  • Skill in math and familiarity with NYS standards for math.
  • Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must possess the ability to work with a number of constituencies including students and their families, high school personnel, Buffalo Prep staff, Board of Directors, and others.
  • Experience with Culturally Responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
  • Unwavering commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Buffalo Prep and its programs.

Requirements

Teachers are compensated 25 dollars an hour for class time as well as grading and lesson planning. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Marcus Deveso, Chief Program Officer, by February 28, 2026.

Job Tags

Summer work, Work at office, Day shift

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