Immediate Hire - Middle School Science Teacher Leave Reaplacement (LIC) 

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 a strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.

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 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 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

• 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

Minimum 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

• 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: 

• A Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred

• At least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades

Required Certificates & Licenses: 

• NY Teaching Certification

• NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance