Classroom Teacher - GCCS (RMSC)

Genesee Community Charter School @ RMSC (GCCS) is a public charter school in Rochester, New York educating children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The mission of GCCS is to provide a rich educational experience that values intellectual rigor, community responsibility, and respect for diversity. Our local history-based and globally connected program immerses our students in investigation and discovery, extensively using the cultural and natural resources of our community. We believe that strong student-teacher relationships are essential to student motivation, engagement, and achievement. This philosophy, in combination with authentic efforts at family involvement, and the effective teaching of a rich, rigorous, and engaging curriculum, enable our students to build a strong foundation for college and career readiness.POSITION TITLE: Classroom Teacher K-1st Grade REPORTS TO: School Director Status: Full Time, 10-monthJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The classroom teacher is responsible for creating, enriching, and maintaining a dynamic classroom environment using the GCCS instructional structures that are rooted in EL practices. Grade level Learning Expeditions focused on the history of Rochester, serve as the GCCS primary curriculum. Learning expeditions are built by teachers and an interdisciplinary instructional team using the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards that employ pedagogical practices that ensure high levels of student engagement and performance. This position supports the mission of GCCS and the EL practices and principles.Essential ResponsibilitiesTeaching and LearningPlan and prepare Learning Expeditions with clear and ambitious learning objectives aligned to NYS Next Generation Standards in ELA and Math, and NYS Learning Standards in science and social studiesEnsure that students are working with grade level appropriate text and maximizing the time students spend reading dailyProvide frequent actionable feedback to students; adapt instruction either to respond to errors and misunderstandings or to raise the barEnsure that 100% of students are engaged in learning; make skilled use of questioning and academic discussion to challenge students’ thinking and increase rigorProvide daily writing opportunities and instruction to develop student thinking and enhance their skill and stamina in writingAnalyze data from assessments to ensure that instruction is focused on what students most need to learn and practiceCollaborate with Special Education and Speech/Language, ELL, Intervention, and other teaching specialists to appropriately support students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 plan, English language services and other instructional supportsImplement an effective Crew, take accurate attendance and supporting the social and emotional development of studentsMaintain accurate and complete records of student progress and achievement and using these to create accurate progress reportsCollaborate with familiesParticipate in grade level team meetings, coaching meetings and whole school meetingsMake full use of all professional learning opportunities provided by the school implement with fidelity the instructional methods and programs adopted by the school Culture and ClimateImplement Responsive Classroom and GCCS Crew frameworkImplement practices that align with the GCCS code of conduct and the principles restorative practicesImplement the GCCS identified social and emotional learning programEstablish and maintain a welcoming and respectful classroom environment with a strong sense of collective responsibilityEstablish effective classroom routines that maximize learning time in each class.Build positive, supportive relationships with all studentsSupport and use the school culture expectations and routines established by the schoolSchool-wide CompetenciesRelentless commitment to the school’s mission of educating GCCS’s studentsActively demonstrate a commitment to supporting a culture that ensures all students have equal access to meet grade level standardsUnderstand the diverse community we serve and commit to closing the achievement gapAdditional ResponsibilitiesAccomplish all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by school leadershipMaintain appropriate certificationImplement technology into lessons when appropriateKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesOutstanding subject knowledge and passion for teachingDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other adultsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to show care and compassion for othersEffective conflict management and problem resolution skillsSkillful organization and time management skillsCompassionate attitude and strong understanding of child developmentQualificationsNew York State Initial, Provisional or Permanent Certification in Elementary Education or equivalent preferredNYS Fingerprint ClearanceInterested applicants can contact us at hiring@gccschool.org. Genesee Community Charter School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. \We welcome applications from all qualified individuals