2026-2027 Middle School Math Teacher

Growing Up Green Charter Schools; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing Up Green Charter School in New York City is seeking a dedicated middle school teacher to implement our green-themed curriculum and uphold an anti-racist, anti-bias learning environment. You will collaborate with grade teams, differentiate instruction, and maintain strong family engagement.

Responsibilities include planning with an instructional coach, using Understanding by Design, leading a daily advisory, and aligning with district standards while supporting diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades preferred.
• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs.
• Experience with environmental education a plus.
• Experience with technology integration.
• Excellent organizational skills.

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.

Skills

Responsive Classroom

Developmental Designs

Environmental education

Technology integration

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

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