Middle School Science Teacher

TITLE: Middle School Science Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Instructional

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: March 23, 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 Science 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 New York State Next Generation standards.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics.
• Create a culturally responsive classroom environment that promotes respect and global awareness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and school-wide goals.
• Engage in coaching cycles and implement research-based strategies that maximize one’s performance and that of one’s students.
• Reflect on one’s 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.
• Build relationships and manage student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment.
• Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains.
• Provide academic support, instructional practices, and management needs as mandated on the IEP.
• Support in the writing of IEP reports, attend IEP meetings, and ensure appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments.
• Ability to work closely with other adults, including in co-taught classrooms, to effectively share responsibility for student learning and progress.
• Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention; be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Celebrate student achievement and progress in class and during school-wide events.
• Lead additional classes, such as electives, SETSS, or small groups, as needed and as the schedule allows.
• Model, promote, and embody 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

• A 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.