Middle School Science Teacher, 2025-2026

Growing Up Green Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves implementing dynamic curricula with a focus on engagement, collaboration, and inclusivity. Candidates should have a strong commitment to the mission of sustainable education, with required qualifications including a Bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching certifications. The position offers a competitive starting salary, determined by an equitable compensation scale based on experience and educational attainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• At least 2 years of middle school teaching experience.
• NY teaching certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricular programs and adapt teaching to diverse learners.
• Collaborate with peers for integrated curriculum development.
• Maintain organized records and assess student learning.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaborative Work

Differentiated Instruction

Behavior Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Technology Integration

Job description

Middle School Science Teacher, 2025-2026

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Middle School Science Teacher - 2025-2026 (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 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 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 and 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
• Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to 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 and/or certification
  
  

Education

• A Bachelor's Degree required, Masters preferred
• At least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades
  
  

Required Certificates & Licenses

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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