Growing Up Green Charter Schools
Middle School Math Teacher
Growing Up Green Charter Schools in Queens, NY seeks a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The candidate will be a passionate educator committed to our mission of environmental sustainability and anti‑racist education.
Responsibilities
Implement GUGCS curricular programs.
Collaborate with grade team to integrate curriculum across subject areas.
Use the Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs model for community‑building and behavior management strategies.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Adhere to subject‑specific grade‑wide pacing calendars.
Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments.
Administer formal interim assessments and informal ongoing assessments, conferencing, end‑of‑unit rubrics, student portfolios, etc.
Use data collected on assessments to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals.
Participate in grade team and curricular planning meetings.
Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making learning accessible to all students.
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families.
Actively participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, school events, etc.
Work with an instructional coach on specific goals throughout the year.
Respond productively to ongoing, year‑round professional feedback.
Work closely with the Special Education department (learning specialists, interventionists, service providers) to best support student learning and help meet the needs of all students.
Understand and implement interventions recommended for students as outlined by an IEP, support services, or the counseling department.
Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learning.
Use weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction in a clear manner.
Create units of study using Understanding by Design (UBD) practices.
Lead a daily advisory group.
Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at‑risk.
Qualifications
Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers.
Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs.
Experience in environmental education a plus.
Experience with technology integration.
Excellent organizational skills.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
At least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades.
NY Teaching certification.
NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance.
Compensation bStarting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K‑12 setting and levels of attained education and/or certification.
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Responsibilities
Implement GUGCS curricular programs.
Collaborate with grade team to integrate curriculum across subject areas.
Use the Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs model for community‑building and behavior management strategies.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Adhere to subject‑specific grade‑wide pacing calendars.
Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments.
Administer formal interim assessments and informal ongoing assessments, conferencing, end‑of‑unit rubrics, student portfolios, etc.
Use data collected on assessments to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals.
Participate in grade team and curricular planning meetings.
Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making learning accessible to all students.
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families.
Actively participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, school events, etc.
Work with an instructional coach on specific goals throughout the year.
Respond productively to ongoing, year‑round professional feedback.
Work closely with the Special Education department (learning specialists, interventionists, service providers) to best support student learning and help meet the needs of all students.
Understand and implement interventions recommended for students as outlined by an IEP, support services, or the counseling department.
Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learning.
Use weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction in a clear manner.
Create units of study using Understanding by Design (UBD) practices.
Lead a daily advisory group.
Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at‑risk.
Qualifications
Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers.
Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs.
Experience in environmental education a plus.
Experience with technology integration.
Excellent organizational skills.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
At least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades.
NY Teaching certification.
NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance.
Compensation bStarting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K‑12 setting and levels of attained education and/or certification.
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