- Full Time
- New York City, New York
- 71268-145714 USD / Year
Harlem Children's Zone at a glance
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Federal funding recipient: largest known award $4.7M from the Department of Health and Human Services (started Jan 1, 2021) — via USAspending.gov
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Harlem Children's Zone
Join Harlem Children's Zone as a full-time Middle School History Teacher at Promise Academy II in New York City. If you're passionate about bringing history to life for young learners and want to work within a comprehensive support system designed to help students succeed, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Middle School History Teacher at Promise Academy II, you'll shape how students understand and engage with the past. Working full-time at our top-performing charter school located at 35 East 125th Street in New York, you'll inspire critical thinking, foster intellectual curiosity, and help students see the relevance of history to their lives and communities.
What You'll Do
- Design and deliver engaging history lessons that connect historical concepts to students' lives and current events
- Create a classroom environment where students feel safe exploring complex topics and asking thoughtful questions
- Develop and implement formative and summative assessments that measure student understanding and growth
- Use varied instructional strategies and resources to reach students with different learning styles and needs
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to integrate history and strengthen student achievement
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students and families to support their development
- Contribute to the school's mission of preparing students for college, career, and engaged citizenship
What We're Looking For
- A strong background in history or social studies with experience teaching middle school students
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly and accessibly
- Commitment to meeting students where they are and supporting their academic and personal growth
- Familiarity with or openness to evidence-based teaching practices
- Collaborative mindset and genuine interest in working within a school community
- Enthusiasm for working with young adolescents and helping them develop as critical thinkers
About Harlem Children's Zone
Harlem Children's Zone operates Promise Academy, a network of top-performing K-12 charter schools built on a comprehensive, cradle-to-career approach. We combine rigorous academics with wraparound supports for families and students, creating an environment where every young person can thrive.
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- Elevation 25m (82 ft)
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