Job Description

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the ELA 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
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• 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
• 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
• Lead a student advisory group with a focus on academic and social-emotional learning
• 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 Chief Academic Officer and Assistant Chief Academic Officers

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university a must; M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred
• Demonstrating solid knowledge and understanding of the content matter
• 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 middle school ELA teacher preferred
• 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

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Options for 100% Employer paid; Medical, Dental, Vision FSA/HSA/PPO plans
• Dependent care FSA & Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 100 % Employer paid Term life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Gym reimbursement
• PTO, Paid Parental Leave Child care leave, and other leave benefits
• 403B with GCCS match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health stipend if covered on a partner/spouse’s plan

How to Apply

GCCS Careers Page

Bureaus: New York. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Teacher. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.