Job Description

Genesee Community Charter Schools is seeking applications for teaching positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Teachers work in a co-teaching, looping model with two lead teachers and a teaching assistant in an inclusive setting. At GCCS, teachers engage in an arts integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to planning and teaching. All core subject areas are taught through the lens of local history and science topics using the GCCS curriculum framework.

• Entering Salary Range (based on certifications and experience): $43,000 - $60,000
• Classroom Teacher Qualifications : 
  • Bachelor in Elementary Education required; Master preferred ●
  • New York State Teacher Certification required 
  • Elementary education experience in project-based learning environment preferred
  • Strong academic background in early childhood education, reading, social sciences, math and/or science
  • Strong desire to teach in a demanding, child-centered program with students from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to take risks, collaborate, work flexibly, and demonstrate initiative 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Classroom Teacher Job Description:
  • Reports to the School Director 
  • Collaborate with teaching team (co-teacher and teaching assistant) on all classroom decisions
  • Write curriculum using GCCS curriculum framework, New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, and the EL Education design 
  • Teach all core subject areas with our progressive, project-based educational philosophy in an inclusive setting 
  • Knowledge of skills in a wide range of pedagogies 
  • Plan and lead purposeful day and/or overnight field studies related to the curriculum
  • Manage students using Responsive Classroom and Restorative Practices
  • Work as part of a professional community that is continually reflecting, learning, and improving
  • Attend on and off-site professional development 
  • Write progress reports 3 times per year
  • Hold parent teacher conferences as needed as well as on selected school-wide days 
  • Plan and attend Exhibition Night 3 times per year
  • Attend school evening or weekend events several times per year
  • Adhere to GCCS policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook, staff bulletins, and other documents
  • This position is a 10-month salary position. In addition, all staff are expected to attend 3 weeks of mandatory professional development each August for additional compensation.

Please direct any questions to hiring@gccschool.org Non-Discrimination Statement: Genesee Community Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants and staff members based on any legally-recognized basis, including but not limited to: ethnicity, national origin, gender, race, creed, religion, ancestry, or physical or mental disability. The school has an institutional commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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