PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

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 Science Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engages students, keeps classes focused, and infuses a lasting desire to learn in all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinating knowledge and inquiry of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated Science units and lesson plans aligned to the NYS Science Learning 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
• 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
• Experience working with upper elementary grades (3-5).
• Facilitating and proctoring assessments on paper forms and the computer.
• Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must.
• A M.A., Ed.M or Masters degree in education preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred.
• 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

BENEFITS

Full benefits package offered - medical, dental, vision, 403B with employer matching, PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement

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