Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten (Harlem Gems)

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.)