2024-2025 Elementary General Education Teacher (Jamaica) - Growing Up Green Charter Schools : Job Details

2024-2025 General Education Elementary Teacher (Queens)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 riskCurriculum 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 departmentAssessment* 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 necessaryParent 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 activitiesRelated 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 educationEducation* Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred* Teaching experience in elementary school grades preferredRequired Certificates & Licenses:* NY Teaching Certification* NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance