Middle School Living Environment Teacher, 2025-2026 Position Available In Queens, New York

Middle School Living Environment Teacher, 2025-2026 Growing Up Green Charter School Jamaica, NY 11432

Middle School Science Teacher:

Living Environment (Jamaica)

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 a strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.

Responsibilities:

Implement GUGCS curricular programs Collaborate with grade team to integrate curriculum across subject areas Use the Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs model for community-building and behavior management strategies Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners Adhere to subject-specific grade-wide pacing calendars Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments Administer formal interim assessments and informal ongoing assessments, conferencing, end-of-unit rubrics, student portfolios, etc. Use data collected on assessments to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and to support student referrals Participate in grade team and curricular planning meetings Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making learning accessible to all students Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families Acively participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, school events, etc. Work with an instructional coach on specific goals throughout the year Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback Work closely with the Special Education department (learning specialists, interventionists, service providers) to best support student learning Use weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction in a clear manner Create/Implement units of study using Understanding by Design (UBD) practices Plan and Lead a daily advisory group Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at-risk Minimum Qualifications 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 Experience with technology integration Excellent organizational skills Education Master’s Degree required At least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades

Required Certificates & Licenses:

Teaching certificate, NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance