Job Description
Job Description
TITLE : Elementary School Classroom Teacher
DEPARTMENT : Instructional
REPORTS TO : Principal or Designee
DATE PREPARED / REVISED : May 19, 2025
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. Classroom Teachers are 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
- Utilize knowledge of students, instructional content, and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to relevant New York State Next Generation standards
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
- Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics
- Engage in coaching cycles and implement research-based strategies that maximize one’s own performance and that of one’s students
- Reflect on one’s own progress as an educator and seek out professional resources to continuously improve one’s practice; actively participate in professional development workshops and opportunities as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
- Build relationships and manage student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
- Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains
- Create a culturally responsive classroom environment that promotes respect and global awareness.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and school-wide goals
- Provide academic supports, instructional practices, and management needs as mandated on the IEP
- Support in the writing of IEP reports, attend IEP meetings and ensure appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments
- Ability to work closely with other adults, including in co-taught classrooms, to effectively share responsibility for student learning and progress
- Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention; be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
- Celebrate student achievement and progress in class and during school wide events
- Lead additional classes, such as electives, SETSS or small groups, as needed and as the schedule allows
- Model, promote and embodied the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
- Support the school as directed by the Principal and other leaders
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a must; M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferredNew York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated progress towards obtaining certification within the next two yearsDemonstrate solid knowledge and understanding of content matter and education best practicesTwo years of demonstrated success as a full-time teacher in this grade band or content area preferredDemonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferredEvidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysisBe a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleaguesDedication to GCCS’ missionPowered by JazzHR
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