Middle School Math Teacher-25-26 School Year

Global Community Charter School

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

TITLE: Middle School Math Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Instructional

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: March 25, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking. Middle school Math teachers are responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Utilize knowledge of students, instructional content, and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to relevant state standards
Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains
Build relationship and manage student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
Differentiate instruction for students as an integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands student-centered instruction
Ability to work closely with other adults, including in co-taught classrooms, to effectively share responsibility for student learning and progress
Support in the writing of IEP reports, attend IEP meetings and ensure appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments
Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics;
Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention; be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Engage in coaching cycles and implement research-based strategies that maximize one’s own performance and that of one’s students
Reflect on one’s own progress as an educator and seek out professional resources to continuously improve one’s practice
Actively participate in professional development workshops and opportunities as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
Lead a student advisory group with a focus on academic and social-emotional learning
Lead additional classes, such as electives or small groups, as needed and as the schedule allows
Model, promote and embodied the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
Support the school as directed by the Principal and other leaders

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a must; M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred
New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated progress towards obtaining certification within the next two years
Demonstrate solid knowledge and understanding of content matter and education best practices
Two years of demonstrated success as a full-time teacher in this grade band or content area preferred
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 effectively with colleagues
Dedication to GCCS’ mission

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