2023-2024 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 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-houseCollaborate with grade team and coordinators to write rich, integrated units of studyAdhere to grade-level pacing calendarsParticipate in grade-level team and curricular planning meetingsUse daily or weekly lesson plans to help drive instructionDifferentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learningWork 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 studentsUnderstand 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 assessmentsAdminister 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 referralsUse assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learnersShare data systems with classroom teachers as necessary

　　Parent and Community Engagement

　　Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with familiesAs necessary communicate social, emotional, and academic success and concerns with familiesEncourage 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 handbookWork with an instructional coach on specific goals throughout the yearRespond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedbackAssume 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 & VisionDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administratorsKnowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental DesignsExperience in environmental education a plusAbility in integrating technology into teachingExcellent organizational skillsSalary starting at $61,070 (salary scale commensurate with teaching experience)

　　Education

　　Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferredMinimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in elementary school grades

　　Required Certificates & Licenses:

　　NY Teaching Certification, NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance