Middle School Living Environment Teacher (Jamaica)
Mission Statement: The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti-racist, anti-bias, curriculum and engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and a strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.
Responsibilities
Implement GUGCS curricular programs
Collaborate with grade team to integrate curriculum across subject areas
Use the Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs model for community-building and behavior management strategies
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Adhere to subject-specific grade-wide pacing calendars
Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments
Administer formal interim assessments and informal ongoing assessments, conferencing, end-of-unit rubrics, student portfolios, etc.
Use data collected on assessments to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and to support student referrals
Participate in grade team and curricular planning meetings
Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making learning accessible to all students
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families
Acively participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, school events, etc.
Work with an instructional coach on specific goals throughout the year
Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback
Work closely with the Special Education department (learning specialists, interventionists, service providers) to best support student learning
Use weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction in a clear manner
Create/Implement units of study using Understanding by Design (UBD) practices
Plan and Lead a daily advisory group
Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at-risk
Minimum Qualifications
Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs
Experience in environmental education a plus
Experience with technology integration
Excellent organizational skills
Education
Master's Degree required
At least two years of classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades