Elementary Permanent Substitute Teacher: Green Learning

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

Job summary

Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) in Jamaica, NY is seeking an Elementary School Permanent Substitute Teacher to support the mission and deliver instruction across grades. The role requires aligning with responsive classroom practices, curricular units, and collaborative planning with grade teams and specialists.

The position emphasizes community engagement, differentiated instruction, and ongoing assessment to support all students while maintaining organized classrooms, building strong

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.

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 sense of dignity 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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 goals
• Respond productively to ongoing professional feedback
• Assume any other duties from time to time as delegated by the Executive Director and/or the School Leader.

Skills

Team collaboration

Responsive Classroom

Developmental Designs

Environmental education

Technology integration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) in Jamaica, NY is seeking an Elementary School Permanent Substitute Teacher to support the mission and deliver instruction across grades. The role requires aligning with responsive classroom practices, curricular units, and collaborative planning with grade teams and specialists.

The position emphasizes community engagement, differentiated instruction, and ongoing assessment to support all students while maintaining organized classrooms, building strong