High School Spanish Teacher, Promise Academy
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High School Spanish Teacher, Promise AcademyJob Category: EducationRequisition Number: HIGHS002672Full-TimeLocation35 E. 125th St., New York, NY 10035, USAWhy Promise Academy? At Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy, we strive to be the best K-12 charter school within HCZ's cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services. Our relentless commitment to providing our children with quality instruction, exceptional extracurricular activities, and resources for families is a testament to our dedication to keeping our promise of excellence.Imagine the impact you can make as an educator, empowering and inspiring young minds to achieve their utmost potential. By joining the Promise community, you're not just joining an institution; you're joining a powerful movement that aims to carve a path towards a prosperous future for our students, staff, and organization.We are currently seeking a High School Spanish Teacher for immediate hire for the 2024-2025 school year! The Spanish Teacher will bring a passion for the mission 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 Harlem and beyond.What You Will BringBachelor's degree with at least 2 years teaching experience requiredDedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy2 - 5 years teaching experience in an urban school setting is desiredExcellent oral and written communication skillsWhat You Will DoPlan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learningEnsure lessons are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Common Core State StandardsDevelop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school's content and skill standardsMaintain an organized classroom environment that facilitates learningEnsure that students master grade-level standardsMaintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all studentsIncorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work to engage students, keep classes focused and infuse a lasting desire to learnWork with teaching assistants and/or teaching fellows to provide an effective classroom environment and address the needs of individual studentsFollow the school's policies and procedures for student conduct and discipline, and refuse to tolerate classroom disruptionsDevelop clear evaluation criteria and distribute to students prior to assignmentsCommunicate effectively with students, parents, and colleaguesShare responsibility for grade level and school-wide activitiesOpportunity to work Saturdays during test prep season - additional compensation providedWhat We Will BringTo achieve exceptional outcomes for our scholars, we hire the best and brightest educators and administrators and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry. The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $135,000. Incoming teacher salaries are determined based on their number of years of experience as a lead teacher, level of education (bachelor's, or master's degree), and certification.Eligibility for up to $30K in student loan forgiveness after 12 months of employment$6,000 sign-on bonus; $3,000 after 6 months and the remaining $3,000 after 9 months$5,000 referral bonus for successfully referring a Lead TeacherAdditional compensation for extended learning opportunitiesNo-cost health insuranceLife InsuranceShort-and long-term disabilityLegal InsuranceWellness discountsFinancial wellness perksAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)In addition, we provide our educators with the resources they need to be successful. You will receive a personal laptop, smartboards, and tablets; bi-weekly professional development; and the support of a team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers who are committed to ensuring the success of all our scholars.Interview ProcessStep 1: ApplyStep 2: Phone or Zoom screen with a recruiterStep 3: Final interview with the Superintendent and/or Deputy SuperintendentPlease note, we do not offer sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.We strongly encourage only applicants who meet the qualifications to apply. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please.Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.#J-18808-Ljbffr