Middle School Math Teacher

Middle School Math Teacher

Growing Up Green Charter Schools in Queens, NY seeks a Middle School Math Teacher for the  school year. The candidate will be a passionate educator committed to our mission of environmental sustainability and anti‑racist education.

• Implement GUGCS curricular programs.
• 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 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 and 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.
• Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to 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.

• Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers.
• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs.
• Experience in environmental education a plus.
• Experience with technology integration.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades.
• NY Teaching certification.
• NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance.

bStarting 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 certification.