What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2021-22 Middle School PE and Health Teacher (Jamaica) position at Growing Up Green Charter School?
Mission Statement: Growing Up Green Charter School empowers children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous curriculum and an 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 of the future.
Responsibilities
Implement Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs management strategies to promote classroom community and to value each student as a vital part of the class
Employ a blend of both direct instruction and collaborative, constructivist approaches to meet the needs of all learners
Adhere to the GUGCS Pacing Calendar and Scope and Sequence
Employ approaches that address multiples type of learners (visual, sensory, kinesthetic, audio)
Emphasize that all students are capable and should be treated with high expectations, both behaviorally and academically
Value and promote peaceful conflict resolution and creative and authentic problem solving
Uphold school-wide policy of logical consequences
Create and maintain strong parent relationships in our school community
Create units of study using Understanding by Design (UBD) practices
Lead a daily advisory group
Attend weekly department and grade team meetings
Attend weekly staff meetings
Attend professional development workshops
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
Ability in integrating technology into teaching
Excellent organizational skills
Education
Bacholar's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
At least two years classroom teaching experience in the middle school grades
Required Certificates & Licenses: Teaching certificate, NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance
Job Type: Full-time