High School Math Teacher, Promise Academy - Harlem Children's Zone : Job Details

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 a High School Math Teacher for the 24'-25' SY! You 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 about who we are, employee benefits, and our impact, please click here!Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 7:40 am - 4:00 pm

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years teaching experience required
• Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Mathematics Grades 5-9 or 7-12 required
• Dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
• 2-3 years teaching experience in an urban school setting is desired
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What we will bringTo 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 $71,000 - $145,000. 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)

In addition, we provide our educators with the resources they need to be successful. You will receive a personal laptop, smartboards, and tablets; bi-weekly professional development; and the support of a team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers who are committed to ensuring the success of all our scholars.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

Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)