Mission Statement: Growing Up Green Charter School empowers children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous curriculum and an 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 of the future.

Responsibilities:

Implement GUGCS curricular programs

Teach sections of a sustainability class to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders that focused on environmental awareness, green living practices, climate change, healthy eating, local/national/international activism, and more.

Plan and organize field trips and outdoor learning experiences associated with sustainability topics

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

Background and/or high level of knowledge in sustainability or environmental awareness

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers

Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs

Experience in environmental education and/or science teaching a plus

Experience with technology integration

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree required

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

Required Certificates & Licenses:

Teaching certificate, NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance