Join Our Team
Grow with us!
Our network of four schools serves communities in Queens, NY, featuring an elementary and middle school in Long Island City and another elementary and middle school in Jamaica. Inspire eager minds as a teacher or contribute through essential support roles.
Teacher Experience
Who thrives at Growing Up Green?
Educators who recognize and embrace the value of teaching the whole student and celebrate academic achievements as well as social emotional learning wins. We are seeking passionate educators that align with our culture of inclusivity, anti-bias and anti-racist education, and that fully embrace our values of kindness, collaboration, courage and social justice.
Teacher Experience
What does living our values and school culture look like?
You believe in the power of education and that all students can learn and grow as long as their needs are met. You bring joy into your work and authentically facilitate student’s learning. You are open to feedback and remain a learner. You know that collaborating and learning from other educators is the best way to support our students. You remain curious and look for ways to incorporate our mission and values into daily practices. You are committed to ensuring that our students become curious learners, open-minded thinkers, compassionate critics, productive problem-solvers, and passionate challengers of the status quo who embrace differences.
Our Hiring Process
Application
Submit your application online for the desired position.
Phone Interview
If your qualifications align with our needs, we’ll invite you for a brief phone interview.
On-Site Interview
Selected candidates will be invited to visit one of our schools for an in-depth interview and job-related tasks.
Reference Checks
We’ll conduct thorough reference checks to learn more about your professional experience and performance.
Offer and Onboarding
Successful candidates will receive a competitive job offer and begin our comprehensive onboarding process.
“We have a good school community and when people are overwhelmed they are able to lean on each other”
“This is genuinely one of the most supportive work cultures I've been part of for quite some time.”
"It is a pleasure working at GUG and everyone is always kind and respectful."
"Our staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. They all are willing to support one another. They also care about one another and student progress."
"The most positive thing that I have felt working in this environment this year is working with my team and my colleagues. I love working with my team as they are really supportive and encouraging. We're all friendly with each other and we listen and respect each other whether we disagree or not."
"The staff here are truly respectful towards each other and we have created a positive climate amongst the staff. We collaborate well with each other and are helpful towards each other."
