Middle School Teacher Jobs in Fairport, NY

A Middle School Teacher is an integral part of the elementary education industry, contributing to the academic and social development of students in grades 6-8. They design and deliver lesson plans, assess student performance, maintain classroom discipline, and communicate with parents about student progress. Besides teaching core subjects like English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, middle school teachers often help students navigate the challenges of adolescence. They are responsible for creating a positive learning environment and implementing various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and abilities.

Important skills for a Middle School Teacher include strong communication and organizational skills, patience, creativity, and a passion for teaching. They should also have a strong understanding of child psychology and development. In terms of certification, all states require public middle school teachers to have at least a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field, and to have completed a student-teaching program. Additionally, they must pass a teacher certification test. Prior to becoming a Middle School Teacher, a person may have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Tutor, or even an Elementary School Teacher. These positions provide valuable experience in managing a classroom and developing effective teaching strategies.

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English/Language Arts Teacher - Junior High 2025-2026 School Year

  • Victor, NY (8 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Victor, NY (8 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Junior High School Teaching/English/Language Arts Teacher Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Victor Junior High School Closing Date: 05/15/2025   Additional Information:...

1.0 FTE Probationary Science Teacher

  • Churchville, NY (21 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Churchville, NY (21 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Location: Middle School Position Title: 1.0 FTE Probationary Science Teacher Salary/Pay Scale: Competitive Requirements: New York State science certification required. Dual science certifications...

1.0 FTE Long-term Substitute Science Teacher

  • Churchville, NY (21 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Churchville, NY (21 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Location: Ninth Grade Academy Position Title: 1.0 FTE Long-term Substitute Science Teacher Salary/Pay Scale: Competitive Requirements: New York State science certification required, with biology...

Reading Teacher -Part-Time, Early Childhood School

  • Victor, NY (8 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Victor, NY (8 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Reading Teacher Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Victor Early Childhood School Closing Date: 04/25/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide JOB...

Reading Teacher - Part-Time, Intermediate School

  • Victor, NY (8 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Victor, NY (8 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Reading Teacher Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Victor Intermediate School Closing Date: 04/25/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Title:...

Arcadia Summer Program Teacher (Grade 6)

  • North Greece, NY (18 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • North Greece, NY (18 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Arcadia Summer Program Teacher (Grade 6) JobID: 5077 + Position Type: Curr./ESY/Extra Work/Proctors + Date Posted: 4/11/2025 + Location: Arcadia Middle School + Closing Date: 04/25/2025 The Greece...

Summer School Spanish Teacher- Canandaigua CSD

  • Newark, NY (16 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NY (16 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Cooperative Summer School Spanish Teacher Location: Canandaigua Academy Salary: $43.02 / hour Start Date: 7/7/2025 End Date: 8/21/2025 Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 12:45pm The consortium...

Middle School History Teacher

  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 14 days ago

You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. 3....

Middle School Math Teacher

  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 14 days ago

You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. 3....

Middle School Science Teacher

  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 14 days ago

You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. 3....

Special Education English Teacher Probationary 25-26

  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 15 days ago

The East Irondequoit Central School District has an opening for a probationary Special Education English Language Arts Teacher at Eastridge High School for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year....

Special Education Social Studies Teacher Probationary 25-26

  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Qualifications: New York State certification in Special Education OR Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12 AND Social Studies 7-12....

Summer School - MS Spanish Teacher - Newark CSD

  • Newark, NY (16 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Newark, NY (16 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Summer School - MS Spanish Teacher - Newark CSD 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 131 Drumlin Ct, Newark, NY 14513 Cooperative Summer School Spanish Teacher Location: Newark Middle School Salary: $43.02 /...

Special Education Math Teacher Probationary 25-26

  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (10 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 16 days ago

The East Irondequoit Central School District has an opening for a probationary Special Education Mathematics Teacher at Eastridge High School for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Applicants are...

Summer School - HS School Earth Science Teacher AIS/Regents Prep - Newark CSD

  • Newark, NY (16 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Newark, NY (16 miles from Fairport, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Cooperative Summer School English Teacher AIS/Regents Prep Only Location: Newark High School Salary: $43.02 / hour Start Date: 8/13/2025 End Date: 8/18/2025 Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45am -...

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Salary for Middle School Teacher Jobs in Fairport, NY

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Highest Education Level

Middle School Teachers in Fairport, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.8%
Bachelor's Degree
39.3%
Doctorate Degree
6.4%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Middle School Teachers in Fairport, NY
Less than 1 year
35.9%
1-2 years
24.5%
None
22.3%
4-6 years
11.3%
2-4 years
6.0%


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