Elementary School Classroom Teacher

Global Community Charter School•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking. The Classroom Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must.
New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification
A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time elementary classroom teacher.
Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
Dedication to GCCS’ mission

Nice To Haves

A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred.
Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core standards
Differentiates instruction for students as integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands Workshop Model in design of instruction
Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students
Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice
Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments
Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings
Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
Supervisor all class trips for the grade level, including school sponsored overnight trips
Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school wide IB PYP assemblies
Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains
Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal