Middle School 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.

• 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, and meet core learning goals.
• Collaborate with external partners to extend the curriculum.
• 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.
• Advise a group of middle school students and lead arts and/or sports electives.
• Build genuine relationships with families in 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.

• Deep knowledge of the subject taught.
• Ability to differentiate instruction.
• Ability to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students.
• Ability to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons.
• Skilled in classroom management (high warm and high firm).
• Excitement, joy, and passion for teaching and promoting students’ personal development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with kids, employees, and parents.
• 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 from $60,000 to $80,000 based on experience and demonstrated skills.

Applicants are asked to email a cover letter and resume to Will Beller, Middle School Director, at wbeller (Attn: Middle School Lead Teacher). The cover letter should be no more than two pages and describe your capacity for contribution.

Harlem Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, veteran's 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.