2023-2024 Middle School Foreign Language Teacher (Jamaica)

　　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.

　　Responsibilities

　　Implement strategies to promote classroom community and to value each student as a vital part of the classEmploy a blend of both direct instruction and collaborative, constructivist approaches to meet the needs of all learnersEmploy approaches that address multiples type of learners (visual, sensory, kinesthetic, audio)Emphasize that all students are capable and should be treated with high expectations, both behaviorally and academicallyLesson planning and classroom managementValue and promote peaceful conflict resolution and creative and authentic problem solvingUphold school-wide policy of logical consequencesCreate and maintain strong parent relationships in our school communityAttend weekly team meetingsAttend weekly staff meetingsAttend professional development workshops

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green themeDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachersKnowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental DesignsExperience in environmental education a plusAbility in integrating technology into teachingExcellent organizational skillsStarting salry is $61,070 (salary scale commensurate with years of teaching experience)

　　Education

　　Master's Degree requiredAt least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades

　　Required Certificates & Licenses

　　NY Teaching certification, NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance