Elementary Teacher K-5, Promise Academy
Elementary Teacher K-5, Promise Academy
Harlem Children's Zone
New York, NY
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Why Promise Academy? At Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy, we strive to be the best K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services. Our relentless commitment to providing our children with quality instruction, exceptional extracurricular activities, and resources for families is a testament to our dedication to keeping our promise of excellence. Our impact goes beyond just transforming education in our country. We've also unlocked a new realm of possibilities for communities alike.
Imagine the impact you can make as an educator, empowering and inspiring young minds to achieve their utmost potential. By joining the Promise community, you're not just joining an institution, you're joining a powerful movement that aims to carve a path towards a prosperous future for our students, staff, and organization. Let's work together to achieve extraordinary accomplishments and create a promising tomorrow.
We are currently seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 24’-25’ SY! The Elementary Teacher will serve grades K-2, or 3-5 in ELA/Math. The Elementary Teacher will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in Harlem and beyond. For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.
Schedule
To achieve exceptional outcomes for our scholars, we hire the best and brightest educators and administrators and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry. We believe they earn it and deserve it. The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $135,000. Incoming teacher salaries are determined based on their number of years of experience as a lead teacher, level of education (bachelor’s, or master’s degree), and certification.
Our Exceptional Benefits Include
What You Will Do
We strongly encourage only applicants who meet the qualifications to apply. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please.
Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
Imagine the impact you can make as an educator, empowering and inspiring young minds to achieve their utmost potential. By joining the Promise community, you're not just joining an institution, you're joining a powerful movement that aims to carve a path towards a prosperous future for our students, staff, and organization. Let's work together to achieve extraordinary accomplishments and create a promising tomorrow.
We are currently seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 24’-25’ SY! The Elementary Teacher will serve grades K-2, or 3-5 in ELA/Math. The Elementary Teacher will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in Harlem and beyond. For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.
Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 7:40 am – 4:00 pm
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years teaching experience required
- Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Childhood Education 1-6 or relevant subject area required
- Dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
- 2 – 5 years teaching experience in an urban school setting is desired
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
To achieve exceptional outcomes for our scholars, we hire the best and brightest educators and administrators and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry. We believe they earn it and deserve it. The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $135,000. Incoming teacher salaries are determined based on their number of years of experience as a lead teacher, level of education (bachelor’s, or master’s degree), and certification.
Our Exceptional Benefits Include
- Eligibility for up to $30K in student loan forgiveness after 12 months of employment
- $6,000 sign-on bonus; $3,000 after 6 months and the remaining $3,000 after 9 months
- $5,000 referral bonus for successfully referring a Lead Teacher
- Additional compensation for extended learning opportunities
- No-cost health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-and long-term disability
- Legal Insurance
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Career Advancement
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
- Referral bonuses for successfully referring other staff (amounts vary)
What You Will Do
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Ensure lessons are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Common Core State Standards
- Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school’s content and skill standards
- Maintain an organized classroom environment that facilitates learning
- Ensure that students master grade-level standards
- Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students
- Incorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work to engage students, keep classes focused and infuse a lasting desire to learn
- Work with teaching assistants and/or teaching fellows to provide an effective classroom environment and address the needs of individual students
- Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct and discipline, and refuse to tolerate classroom disruptions
- Develop clear evaluation criteria and distribute to students prior to assignments
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Share responsibility for grade level and school-wide activities
- Opportunity to work Saturdays during test prep season – additional compensation provided
- Step 1: Apply
- Step 2: Phone or zoom screen with a recruiter
- Step 3: In-person demo and/or interview
- Step 4: Final interview with the Superintendent and/or Deputy Superintendent
- Results
We strongly encourage only applicants who meet the qualifications to apply. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please.
Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
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