Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher

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Job Ttitle: Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher

Company: Global Community Charter School


Description: TITLE: Classroom Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Instruction
REPORTS TO: PrincipalJOB DESCRIPTION
DATE PREPARED/REVISED: August 1, 2024PRIMARY 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 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS● 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 an integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands the Workshop Model in the 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 PrincipalQUALIFICATIONS● A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is 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’ missionPowered by JazzHR

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Location: New York City, NY

Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:50:04 GMT


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