2026-2027 Elementary MLL Teacher

Elementary MLL Teacher (Queens) Elementary MLL Teacher (Queens) 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 an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future. Content Responsibilities Collaborate and co-plan with classroom teachers to scaffold GUGCS curricular programs for ELLs Facilitate push-in and pull-out direct instruction with English Language Learners, (ELLs), and former ELLs Determine students needs by analyzing Home Language Questionnaires and administering the NYSITELL and NYSESLAT exams as needed Review formal and informal assessment data with classroom teachers and/or advisors in order to track student progress and ensure the proper amount of support Keep families informed of student performance and progress Employ approaches that address multiple types of learners, (visual, sensory, kinesthetic, audio) Actively participate in the school community through staff meetings, professional development opportunities, staff committees, and school events. Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback School Wide Responsibilities Utilize the Responsive Classroom approach to discipline and community-building Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and communication with families Actively participate in the school community: weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, department meetings, and school events Work with an instructional coach on improving teaching practices throughout the year Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at-risk Perform other school-wide responsibilities Minimum Qualifications Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission Strong commitment to a multi-sensory teaching approach Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in scheduling changes to meet all student needs Excellent organizational skills Deep respect for other cultures and customs Starting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K-12 setting and levels of attained education Education Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred Teaching Certification in TESOL Required Candidates fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply Required Certificates & Licenses NY Teaching Certification NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr Growing Up Green Charter Schools