Position Title

Classroom Teacher, Guardians of Lake Ontario Sanctuary Camp

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

 The classroom teacher for the Guardians of Lake Ontario Sanctuary Camp provides high-quality, grade-level instruction with a focus on developmentally appropriate interdisciplinary career exploration experiences for students entering grades 4 and 5.  Teachers will participate in an inspiration day at Sterling Nature Center on May 27 and be engaged in authentic curriculum writing on June 9 and 10 to prepare for launch at camp.  Teachers will facilitate and support students to prepare an exhibition on the final day.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver a week long authentic learning experience.
• Coordinate and support students to prepare a culminating student showcase on the last day of camp. 
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes strong student engagement.
• Collaborate with other teachers and the CiTi Instructional Support Services team to create a robust learning experience for students.
• Participate in required curriculum planning, orientation sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance.
• Follow all program policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid NYS teaching certification in Elementary Education/Childhood Education. Experience teaching in K-12 setting.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 

August 10-14, 2026

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (student day 8:30-2:30)

LOCATION: CiTi BOCES Mexico Campus

 

START DATE: August 10, 2026 (with required curriculum development on May 27, June 9- 10, 2026 and virtual orientation August 5, 2026 from 9:00-10:00 am)

END DATE: August 14, 2026

 

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for current CiTi staff is their per diem rate.

Compensation for non-CiTi employees is $53.79/hour or $56.00/ hour  with master’s degree

Compensation for curriculum development is $39.78/hour

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2026

Job Category

Instructional

Job Location

CiTi BOCES

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