About the Role
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy seeks an Elementary ELA Teacher to inspire curiosity and foster mastery of grade-level content, with the goal of getting all scholars to and through college.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement dynamic, standards-aligned lesson plans.
- Assess student progress using a variety of methods to personalize instruction.
- Establish and maintain high academic and behavioral standards.
- Utilize diverse teaching strategies to engage and challenge students.
- Collaborate with teaching assistants and fellow educators.
- Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an urban school setting.
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- 10-month school year
Experience Level
- 2 years of teaching experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2, 1-6, or All Grades)
Salary/Compensations
- $71,000 - $145,000 per year
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
- No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for certified teachers
- Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Annual and performance-based bonuses
- Personal laptop, Smartboards, and tablets
- Bi-weekly professional development
- Support of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers
About the Company
- Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy consists of top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services.
- HCZ Promise Academy is passionate about hiring outstanding teachers who are dedicated to helping scholars thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
