2nd Grade General Education Teacher

TITLE:Classroom Teacher DEPARTMENT:Instructional REPORTS TO:Assistant Principal DATE PREPARED/REVISED:August 22, 2025 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. The Classroom Teacher is 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 • Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core standards • Differentiates instruction for students as integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands Workshop Model in design of instruction • Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention • Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards • Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students • Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice • Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment • Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments • Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings • Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars • Supervisor all class trips for the grade level, including school sponsored overnight trips • Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school wide IB PYP assemblies • Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains • Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success • Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal QUALIFICATIONS • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must. • A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred. • New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification • A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time elementary classroom teacher. • 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 HpiqOA3P8G