Pre-K Learning Specialist (Special Education Teacher)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
- Valid NYS Teaching Certification for Students with Disabilities (Birth-2nd or All Grades)
- Minimum of 2 years of early childhood teaching experience, ideally in an urban setting
- Minimum of 1 year of experience providing special education services
Qualifications
- Passionate about breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlocking new possibilities for children, families, and communities
- Experience working with scholars who are at-risk and those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Ability to develop and implement personalized learning plans aligned with students' action plans and IEPs
- Strong collaboration skills with general education teachers to meet students' academic, social, emotional, and physical needs
- Proficiency in creating engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire curiosity and make learning accessible for all
- Strong partnerships with families, school leaders, and colleagues to support student success
- Maintains high expectations for student learning, behavior, and personal development
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized and inclusive instruction to scholars who are at-risk and those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Develop and implement personalized learning plans aligned with students' action plans and IEPs to achieve measurable goals
- Collaborate closely with general education teachers to meet students' academic, social, emotional, and physical needs
- Monitor, assess, and document student progress to ensure growth and celebrate milestones
- Create engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire curiosity and make learning accessible for all
- Build strong partnerships with families, school leaders, and colleagues to support student success
- Maintain high expectations for student learning, behavior, and personal development—because every child can thrive
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
- No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for certified teachers
- Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Annual and performance-based bonuses
- Personal laptop
- Access to Smartboards and tablets
- Biweekly professional development
Pay
The Pre-K Learning Specialist salary ranges from $65,000 - $95,000. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.
Schedule
Monday - Friday: 7:40 am - 4:00 pm or 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (alternating)
About the Role
Joining Harlem Gems Pre-K means becoming part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve. As the final step in our early childhood pipeline, we work with 160 children across two sites to ensure they enter kindergarten school-ready. We encourage strong family involvement and create consistency between home and school.
Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ)
At HCZ, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).