2026-2027 Middle School Math Teacher

Growing Up Green Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing Up Green Charter School in New York is seeking a dedicated middle school teacher to implement its environmental-focused curriculum and collaborate with grade teams. The role uses Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs to foster community and manage behavior while differentiating instruction for all learners.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Special Education team, maintaining clear records, administering assessments, and engaging families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of middle school teaching experience preferred.
• NY Teaching certification required.
• Fingerprinting & Background Clearance for NYC DOE may be required.

Responsibilities

• Implement GUGCS curricular programs.
• Collaborate with grade team to integrate curriculum across subjects.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners’ needs.
• Use data from assessments to inform instruction and referrals.
• Lead a daily advisory group and participate in grade-level planning.
• Maintain organized records and portfolios; communicate with families.

Skills

Team collaboration

Responsive Classroom

Environmental education

Technology integration

Organizational skills

Commitment to mission

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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 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
• Actively 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 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. 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 preffered
• At least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades preferred

Required Certificates & Licenses:

• NY Teaching certification
• NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance