Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Gems seeks a Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher to prepare young scholars to succeed in K-12 and beyond by building a strong academic foundation and starting them on the path to college and career.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Highly competitive base salaries
- Up to $30,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness
- 6,000 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- Career advancement
- No-cost health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-and long-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)