Education Director

At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.

The Education Director 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 Harlem and beyond.

The Education Director serves as a key instructional leader responsible for driving academic excellence, strengthening educator effectiveness, and ensuring the successful implementation of curriculum, assessment, and student support systems. This individual collaborates closely with school leadership, instructional coaches, and operations teams to cultivate a high-performing learning environment where scholars achieve exceptional outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and data-driven educational leader with a demonstrated ability to coach and develop educators, improve instructional practice, and foster a culture of continuous learning and achievement.

• A proven track record of success in teaching, coaching, and instructional leadership
• Extensive content knowledge and experience in curriculum development, implementation, and instructional fidelity
• Demonstrated success using data to drive instructional decision-making and improve scholar outcomes
• Experience leading professional development and supporting educator growth
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with scholars, families, staff, and stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A commitment to educational equity, scholar achievement, and continuous improvement

• Ensure teachers are informed of Promise Academy's classroom expectations for instructional delivery
• Collaborate with instructional coaches to research, evaluate, and recommend curricula, instructional methods, and instructional resources
• Support the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and instructional best practices
• Monitor curriculum implementation fidelity and instructional effectiveness across grade levels
• Provide supplemental instruction to scholars during extended learning opportunities as needed

• Oversee the implementation of external assessment systems, including New York State assessments and other standardized testing programs
• Use assessment and achievement data to inform instructional decisions, intervention planning, and strategic initiatives
  
  Construct and oversee the implementation of student rosters and intervention groupings
• Attend grade-level and instructional team meetings to support the development of academic strategies and action plans
• Monitor grade-level progress and scholar achievement against established benchmarks
• Collaborate with instructional coaches and school leaders to prepare for and facilitate data meetings
• Oversee the completion and quality assurance of report cards and progress reports
• Partner with the Director of Operations to coordinate testing logistics and ensure the security of assessment materials, including Regents, NYSESLAT, and New York State exams

• Conduct formal classroom observations and provide timely, actionable feedback to teachers
• Coach educators through individualized development plans focused on improving instructional practice and scholar outcomes
• Support teacher growth through ongoing coaching conversations, goal-setting, and performance management
• Collaborate with instructional coaches to design and facilitate professional learning opportunities
• Assist with planning and executing summer staff…