2026-2027 Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Social Studies 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 strong sense of self sets 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.

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 Actively participate in school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, school events, etc. Work with instructional coach on specific goals throughout the year Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback Work closely with 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 units of study using Understanding by Design (UBD) practices 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 Starting salary is $62,902 (salary scale commensurate with years of teaching experience)

Education:

Master's Degree required At least two years classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades

Required Certificates & Licenses:

Teaching certificate NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance