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Growing Up Green Charter Schools

Elementary General Education Teacher- Leave Replacement

Growing Up Green Charter Schools, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Elementary General Education Teacher- Leave Replacement General Education Elementary Teacher - Leave Replacement

Mission Statement:

The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti-racist, anti-bias, curriculum and engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.

School Culture:

GUGCS teaches students our school culture through our core values: Social Justice, Collaboration, Courage, and Kindness. Students are taught the core values through assemblies, class meetings, and various lessons.

Classroom Teacher Responsibilities:

Use the Responsive Classroom model for community-building and behavior management strategies such as Morning Meeting, Quiet Time & Closing Circle

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

Use data collected on assessments to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and to 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 bi-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

Use weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction in a clear manner

Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at risk

Curriculum and Instruction

Implement GUGCS curricular programs as determined by our Curriculum Coaches in ELA, Math Explore & Discover time (social studies)

Implement GUGCS curricular programs as well as units written in-house

Collaborate with grade team and coordinators to write rich, integrated units of study

Adhere to grade-level pacing calendars

Participate in grade-level team and curricular planning meetings

Use daily or weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction

Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learning

Work closely with the Special Education department (learning specialists, interventionists, service providers)

Collaborate with the Special Education and Counseling department to 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

Assessment

Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments

Administer formal and informal assessments throughout the school year (examples: Fountas & Pinnell running records, conferencing, end-of-unit rubrics, student portfolios, etc.)

Use assessment data to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals

Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners

Share data systems with classroom teachers as necessary

Parent and Community Engagement

Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families

As necessary communicate social, emotional, and academic success and concerns with families

Encourage our “open door” classroom design, inviting families to regularly be a part of classroom activities

Related Professional Responsibilities

Actively help establish and participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, school events, etc.

Fulfill duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the GUGCS faculty handbook

Work with an instructional coach on specific goals throughout the year

Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback

Assume any other duties from time to time as delegated by the Executive Director and/or the School Leader (note: The Executive Director and/or the School Leader may make any adjustment in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the interest of Growing Up Green)

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's Mission & Vision

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administrators

Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs

Experience in environmental education a plus

Ability in integrating technology into teaching

Excellent organizational skills

Starting 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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master's Degree preferred

Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in elementary school grades

Required Certificates & Licenses:

NY Teaching Certification, NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance

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