Elementary General Education Teacher, 2025-2026

Company: Growing Up Green Charter Schools
Location: New York
Posted on: April 28, 2025

Job Description:

Elementary General Education Teacher, 2025-2026General Education Elementary Teacher - 2025-2026 (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-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 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 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 and/or certificationEducation
            • 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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