Elementary ELA

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous curriculum and lessons, aligned with HVA’s standards and deeper learning pedagogical philosophy
• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, co-planning, department meetings, grade level meetings and other learning work
• Build strong, lasting relationships with students, inspiring them to hold themselves to a high standard of academics and character
• Establish and uphold classroom expectations that support students to develop increased agency, responsible autonomy and ownership over learning
• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform your instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
• Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences
• Contribute to the school community by attending school events, leading a club, reading group, athletic team, or other initiative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 2-3 years of relevant teaching experience required, 5+ years of teaching experience preferred
• Strong track record of student achievement in your past teaching
• Able to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level
• Highly thoughtful and reflective, committed to always getting smarter with colleagues, reflecting on mistakes, welcoming feedback and making continual adjustments in your practice

Pay

The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $113,500, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Opportunity Teaching at Harlem Village Academies

The Opportunity Teaching at Harlem Village Academies is an incredible opportunity—an experience unlike any other. Teachers say that they choose HVA because:

• Teachers feel respected and valued: HVA views teachers as intellectuals. The hard work of every teacher is seen and appreciated.
• Teachers want to be part of deeper learning: The HVA instructional model is truly unique. HVA is serious about ambitious pedagogy, and teachers learn how to teach students to be self-directed, sophisticated thinkers.
• Teachers love the small, close community: HVA teachers enjoy a special esprit de corps! Teachers are close with leaders and enjoy a warm relationship with colleagues.

Organizational Culture

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.