Primary (K-2) Lead Teacher

About Harlem Academy:
Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K through 8) that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and
one day make a mark on the world. Please peruse our website for more information about our school culture, family partnership, new campus, strong results – and everything else that makes Harlem Academy uniquely positioned in the New York City education landscape.

Responsibilities:
Our incoming primary lead teacher must possess outstanding skills for maximizing learning and a commitment to helping nurture a school that rivals the best private schools in New York City. The primary lead teacher has the following core responsibilities:

• Teach reading and writing with the Benchmark Advance curriculum as a core guide, complemented by a variety of literature selections and other materials, and teach math using the Math in Focus curriculum.
• Write and execute rigorous, engaging, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate lesson plans that challenge all students, including advanced students already performing 1 to 2 years above grade level, to learn and grow.
• Use evaluation and a data-driven understanding of your students to drive decisions.
• Manage routines and environments to ensure safety, academic performance, holistic growth, and a warm and inviting classroom culture that reinforces our school creed.
• Build genuine relationships with families through formal and informal written correspondence, meetings, volunteer opportunities, and overall collaboration.
• Reflect on and improve professional practices with mission-focus, depth, and honesty.
• Collaborate with colleagues in innovative program development, coaching, and publication of articles on best practices using a thoughtful, team-oriented approach.

Compensation:
Three or more years of experience and a relevant master’s degree are preferred. Harlem Academy offers professional development opportunities, benefits, 10 weeks of paid vacation, and salary scaled to experience and demonstrated skills starting at $60,000.

To Apply:
This position starts late August 2024. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Kristy Castro, Primary and Elementary Director, at kcastro@harlemacademy.org (Attn: Primary Lead). The cover letter should be no more than two pages and describe your capacity for contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Harlem Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will contribute to our diversity and strongly encourage applicants from traditionally marginalized groups.