Elementary Teaching Assistant (Promise Academy II)

Who You Are

We're seeking a Teaching Assistant who shares our goal: to get all our scholars to and through college.

At Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ's cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.

What You'll Do

• Support the Lead Teacher in lesson delivery and student learning
• Help students achieve grade-level standards while maintaining high academic and personal expectations
• Manage the classroom in the teacher's absence and substitute in other classrooms as needed
• Enforce school policies on student conduct and discipline, ensuring a focused learning environment
• Aid in student arrival, dismissal, and transitions
• Engage in activities outside the classroom and contribute to program planning
• Address behavioral and emergency situations following school policies
• Monitor and report students' academic, physical, and emotional well-being
• Collect and submit data in a timely manner
• Attend staff meetings and supervisory conferences

Requirements

• Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed)
• Bachelor's degree
• Valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certification (or in the process of obtaining certification, which must be completed within 30 days of hire)

Benefits

• Hightly competitive base salaries
• Up to $10,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness
• Sick time
• 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 Teaching Assistant salary ranges from $45,000-$50,000. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.