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About the Role
Promise Academy I Middle School, part of the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), seeks a passionate Science Teacher to join their K-12 charter schools. The role focuses on inspiring curiosity, fostering mastery of content, and ensuring all scholars achieve their academic potential and graduate college.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement dynamic, standards-aligned lesson plans that inspire curiosity and foster mastery of grade-level content.
- Assess student progress using a variety of methods—exams, projects, and written work—to personalize instruction and ensure continuous growth.
- Establish and maintain high academic and behavioral standards, motivating all students to achieve their best.
- Utilize diverse teaching strategies, including direct instruction, hands-on projects, and group activities, to engage and challenge students.
- Collaborate with teaching assistants and fellow educators to meet individual student needs and create a supportive learning community.
- Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a culture of trust, communication, and academic success.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an urban school setting.
- Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.
Location
- 245 W. 129th street New York, NY 10029
Work Type
- Full-time
- 10-month school year with optional summer opportunities
Experience Level
- Middle School
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Science (Grades 1-6, Grades 5-9 or 7-12)
Salary/Compensations
- $71,268 - $145,714
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
- Access to Smartboards and tablets
- Biweekly professional development
- Support from a dedicated team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers
About the Company
- Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy operates top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services.
- The organization is dedicated to helping scholars get to and through college.
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.