PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEWGlobal 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 Master's 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
BENEFITSFull benefits package offered - medical, dental, vision, 403B with employer matching, PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement