Elementary Math Teacher

About the role

The Elementary Math Teacher at Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy is a critical member of a team dedicated to ensuring all scholars achieve college readiness. This position is part of HCZ’s comprehensive cradle-to-career pathway, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young students.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement dynamic, standards-aligned lesson plans that inspire curiosity and foster mastery of grade-level content.
• Absorb 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

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid NYS Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education or General Education (Birth-2, 1-6, or All Grades)
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting
• Master's degree preferred

Benefits

• Highest competitive base salaries
• Up to $30,000 Student Loan Forgiveness
• $6,000 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

Pay

The Elementary Math Teacher salary ranges from $70,000 - $145,000 per year. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon acceptance of an offer.