Middle School History (I & S) Teacher Job at Global Community Charter School, New York, NY

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  • Global Community Charter School
  • New York, NY

Job Description

TITLE: Middle School Social Studies 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 social studies 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 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 
  • 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 supports, 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 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 

Job Tags

Full time,

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