Middle School Permanent Substitute Teacher, 2025-2026 Position Available In New York, New York

Middle School Permanent Substitute Teacher, 2025-2026
Employer
Growing Up Green Charter School
Location
NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Growing Up Green Charter School
Location
NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Growing Up Green Charter School
Location
NY, US
Salary
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Middle School Permanent Substitute Teacher (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 an 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 set them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.

School Culture:

GUGCS teaches students our school culture through our core values: Social Justice, Collaboration, Courage, and Kindness. Students are taught the core values through assemblies, class meetings, and various lessons.

Classroom Teacher Responsibilities:

Learning Environment and classroom management
Guide and support the Growing Up Green school community in fulfilling its mission and charter goals
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and constructive interactions with students, families, colleagues, and administration
Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students and model behavior which depicts respect and a feeling for the dignity and worth for all students
Use the Responsive Classroom model for community-building, behavior management and communication with students throughout the school building
Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making learning accessible to all students
Curriculum and Instruction
Implement GUGCS curricular programs as well as units written in-house
Collaborate with grade team and coordinators to write rich, integrated units of study
Adhere to grade-level pacing calendars
Participate in grade-level team and curricular planning meetings
Use daily or weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction
Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learning
Work closely with the Special Education department (learning specialists, interventionists, service providers)
Collaborate with the Special Education and Counseling department to help meet the needs of all students
Understand and implement interventions recommended for students as outlined by an IEP, support services, or the counseling department
Assessment
Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments
Administer formal and informal assessments throughout the school year (examples: Fountas & Pinnell running records, conferencing, end-of-unit rubrics, student portfolios, etc.)
Use assessment data to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals
Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Share data systems with classroom teachers as necessary
Parent and Community Engagement
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families
As necessary communicate social, emotional and academic success and concerns with families
Encourage our “open door” classroom design, inviting families to regularly be a part of classroom activities
Related Professional Responsibilities
Actively help establish and participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, school events, etc. Fulfill duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the GUGCS faculty handbook
Work with an instructional coach on specific goals throughout the year
Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback
Assume any other duties from time to time as delegated by the Executive Director and/or the School Leader (note: The Executive Director and/or the School Leader may make any adjustment in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the interest of Growing Up Green)

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School’s Mission & Vision
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administrators
Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs
Experience in environmental education a plus
Ability in integrating technology into teaching
Excellent organizational skills
Starting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K-12 setting and levels of attained education

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree Preferred
Teaching experience in middle school grades preferred
Candidates fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply

Required Certificates & Licenses:

NY Teaching Certification
NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance Our Mission 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 an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future. Our Vision GUGCS envisions an inclusive and diverse school community devoted to doing the work to create an equitable space. GUGCS places students at the center of their education through authentic, relevant, and rigorous learning experiences grounded in inquiry. Graduates of GUGCS will be innately curious learners, open-minded thinkers, compassionate critics, productive problem-solvers, and passionate challengers of the status quo who embrace differences. Graduates will act to promote an environmentally sustainable future and will face personal and social adversity with a growth mindset.