Middle School Art Teacher

Mission Statement

The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti‑racist, anti‑bias, curriculum and 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 and social justice advocates of the future.

GUGCS teaches students our school culture through our core values:
Social Justice, Collaboration, Courage, and Kindness. Students are taught the core values through assemblies, class meetings, and various lessons.

• Implement Responsive Classroom management strategies to promote classroom community and to value each student as vital part of the class
• Employ a blend of both direct instruction and collaborative, constructivist approaches to meet the needs of all learners
• Adhere to the GUGCS Pacing Calendar and Scope and Sequence
• Employ approaches that address multiples type of learners (visual, sensory, kinesthetic, audio)
• Emphasize that all students are capable and should be treated with high expectations, both behaviorally and academically
• Value and promote peaceful conflict resolution and creative and authentic problem solving
• Uphold school-wide policy of logical consequences
• Create and maintain strong parent relationships in our school community
• Lead a daily morning meeting
• Attend weekly grade team meetings
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Attend professional development workshops

• 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
• Ability in integrating technology into teaching
• Excellent organizational skills
• Starting 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

• Classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades is required

• NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance