[2024-2025] Electives/Co-Curricular Teacher

The Opportunity

Harlem Village Academies is a community of educators working to build an urban school district based on the ideals and tenets of progressive education. HVA is the demonstration site for the Progressive Education Institute.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach highly engaging, rigorous music, art, drama, PE, dance, or technology curriculum and lessons, aligned with HVA's standards and progressive pedagogy
• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, lesson study, co-planning, book study groups, and other learning work
• Build strong, lasting relationships with students while encouraging them to hold themselves to high standards for academics and character
• Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe, and caring environment
• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate your instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
• Maintain close relationships with families through phone calls and conferences
• Contribute to the school community by attending school events and leading a club, reading group, athletic team, or other initiative

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time co-curricular classroom teaching experience required. Four or more years of teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Strong track record of student achievement and performance in your past teaching
• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• Highly thoughtful and reflective, committed to always getting smarter with colleagues, reflecting on mistakes, welcoming feedback and making continual adjustments in your practice
• New York State teaching certification preferred

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $104,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Organizational Culture

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.