Elementary School Spanish Teacher
Harlem Children's Zone
New York, NY
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks an Elementary ELA Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year!
The Spanish Teacher 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.
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Requirements
Lead Teacher Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid New York State Teaching Spanish Teaching Certification (There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our schools)
- Minimum of 3 years of Spanish teaching experience in an urban school setting
What you'll do:
- 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.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 7:40am – 4:00pm
- 10-month school year with optional summer opportunities for additional pay
Benefits
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)
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Annual and performance-based bonuses
In addition, we provide our teachers with the resources they need to be successful. Teachers 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.
The Elementary Spanish Teacher salary ranges from $64,000 - $145,000 per year. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.
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.
About the Company
Harlem Children's Zone
Opened in 2004, HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools serves over 1,800 children in two K-12 schools. Our mission is to provide a first-rate, year-round, extended-day K-12 school for students living in under-performing school districts. When students enter our schools, we make a promise to help each and every one get to and through college. Everything we give our students—from world-class instruction and exceptional extracurricular activities to social emotional support and healthy meals—is aimed at fulfilling that promise. Our schools have a longer school day and year, helping us keep our kids safe and engaged, ensure their success in core subject areas, and give them an immersive, well-balanced education that includes exposure to the arts, daily physical activity, and field trips to museums, performances, sporting events and, of course, college campuses.
In addition, our Promise curriculum includes grade-appropriate character education, helping students at every level build crucial non-cognitive skills such as resilience, grit, and curiosity. We also provide on-site medical, dental, and psychological services, as well as a healthy, freshly made breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Plus, the vast majority of our students participate in our after-school programs, where they receive extensive academic support and engage in a wide range of recreation and enrichment activities.
Not only do our students receive a high-quality, standards-based education, but they and their families also have access to HCZ’s comprehensive network of supports, including counseling, benefits assistance, and other social services. HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools are rooted in the belief that all students are capable of academic and personal success when they are surrounded by parents, teachers, and mentors who provide support and maintain the highest of expectations.