What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School General Teacher-IMMEDIATE OPENING position at Global Community Charter School?
Job Description
TITLE: Classroom Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Instructional
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal
DATE PREPARED/REVISED: April 1, 2025
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 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
TITLE: Classroom Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Instructional
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal
DATE PREPARED/REVISED: April 1, 2025
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 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 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
