Elementary School Classroom Teacher

Title

Classroom Teacher

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.

• 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.

• 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.