Middle School Teaching Fellow (PA II)
Harlem Children's Zone
Location
New York
Salary
$62,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Teaching Fellow will be responsible for designing and implementing dynamic, standards-aligned lesson plans to foster content mastery and assessing student progress through various methods to personalize instruction. They must establish high academic and behavioral standards while utilizing diverse teaching strategies to engage and challenge students.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program actively pursuing New York State teaching certification. The ideal candidate should have a passion for student success, respect for the local culture, and a desire to make a significant community impact.
Job description
- Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks a Teaching Fellow!
- The Teaching Fellow will bring a passion for the goal 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 our community and beyond.
- For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy?
- Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree Enrolled in a Master’s degree and actively pursuing New York State teaching certification Position Overview: Design and implement dynamic, standards-aligned lesson plans that inspire curiosity and foster mastery of grade-level content. Assess 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. Teacher Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:40am – 4:00pm 10-month school year with optional summer opportunities for additional pay What We Bring: We’re passionate about hiring outstanding teachers who are dedicated to helping our scholars thrive. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package because we believe our teachers deserve it! Our benefits include: Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness 403(b) retirement plan Additionally, teachers receive a personal laptop, access to Smartboards and tablets, and biweekly professional development. Our educators are supported by a dedicated team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers, all committed to your success and that of our scholars. The Teaching Fellow salary is $62,000. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Student loan forgiveness
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Personal laptop
- Biweekly professional development
- Smartboards access
- Tablets access