Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
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JOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Classroom TeacherDEPARTMENT: InstructionalREPORTS TO: Assistant PrincipalDATE PREPARED/REVISED: August 1, 2023PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEWGlobal Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) WorldSchool that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with acomprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.The Classroom Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole groupand small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classesfocused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS•Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to designdifferentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core standards•Differentiates instruction for students as integral aspect of planning and teaching andunderstands Workshop Model in design of instruction•Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed dataanalysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected todrive instruction and intervention•Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards•Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize theirown performance and that of their students•Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources tocontinuously improve their practice•Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create apositive classroom environment•Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students duringassessments•Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings•Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school andprofessional development calendars•Supervisor all class trips for the grade level, including school sponsored overnight trips•Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school wide IB PYP assemblies•Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in theirlearning and make academic gains•Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesiveschool culture of academic and personal success•Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant PrincipalQUALIFICATIONS•A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must.•A M.A., Ed.M or Master's degree in education preferred.•New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtainingcertification•A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time elementary classroom teacher.•Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred.•Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis•Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectivelywith colleagues•Dedication to GCCS' mission