Elementary School 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

TITLE: Elementary School Classroom Teacher

Department: Instructional

Reports to: Principal or Designee

Date prepared/Revised: May 19, 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. Classroom 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
• 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
• Create a culturally responsive classroom environment that promotes respect and global awareness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and school-wide goals
• 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