Job Description
We are seeking a Spanish Teaching Assistant for immediate hire! The Teaching Assistant will support a Lead Teacher in their classroom and will bring a passion for the mission 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.
Who We Are:
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.
We’re seeking a SpanishTeaching Assistant who shares our goal: to get all our scholars to and through college
Requirements
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree – required
- Secondary education experience and/or educational background – required
- ValidNew York State Teaching Assistant Certification (or in the process of obtaining certification, which must be completed within 30 days of hire) – required
What You’ll Do:
- Support the Lead Teacher in lesson delivery and student learning.
- Help students achieve grade-level standards while maintaining high academic and personal expectations.
- Manage the classroom in the teacher’s absence and substitute in other classrooms as needed.
- Enforce school policies on student conduct and discipline, ensuring a focused learning environment.
- Assist with student arrival, dismissal, and transitions.
- Engage in activities outside the classroom and contribute to program planning.
- Address behavioral and emergency situations following school policies.
- Monitor and report students' academic, physical, and emotional well-being.
- Collect and submit data in a timely manner.
- Attend staff meetings and supervisory conferences.
Teaching Assistant Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 7:40 am – 4:00 pm
- Opportunity to work Saturdays during test prep season for additional compensation
- 12-month position
Benefits
Our benefits include:
- Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
- No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Up to $10,000 in student loan forgiveness
- 403(b) retirement plan
Additionally, Teaching Assistants receive biweekly professional development and are supported by a dedicated team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers, all committed to their success and that of our scholars.
The Teaching Assistant salary range is $45,000- $50,000. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.
Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.
Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, NY |
| Industry | Travel, Transportation and Tourism |
| Salary | $45,000–$50,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Website | http://hcz.org/ |
About Company
Opened in 2004, HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools serves over 1,800 children in two K-12 schools. Our mission is to provide a first-rate, year-round, extended-day K-12 school for students living in under-performing school districts. When students enter our schools, we make a promise to help each and every one get to and through college. Everything we give our students—from world-class instruction and exceptional extracurricular activities to social emotional support and healthy meals—is aimed at fulfilling that promise. Our schools have a longer school day and year, helping us keep our kids safe and engaged, ensure their success in core subject areas, and give them an immersive, well-balanced education that includes exposure to the arts, daily physical activity, and field trips to museums, performances, sporting events and, of course, college campuses.
In addition, our Promise curriculum includes grade-appropriate character education, helping students at every level build crucial non-cognitive skills such as resilience, grit, and curiosity. We also provide on-site medical, dental, and psychological services, as well as a healthy, freshly made breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Plus, the vast majority of our students participate in our after-school programs, where they receive extensive academic support and engage in a wide range of recreation and enrichment activities.
Not only do our students receive a high-quality, standards-based education, but they and their families also have access to HCZ’s comprehensive network of supports, including counseling, benefits assistance, and other social services. HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools are rooted in the belief that all students are capable of academic and personal success when they are surrounded by parents, teachers, and mentors who provide support and maintain the highest of expectations.
Skills
- Conferencesunmatched
- Data Collectionunmatched
- Futuresunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- Language Teachingunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Program Planningunmatched
- Retirement Planunmatched
- Spanish Languageunmatched
- Student Conductunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- University/School Policiesunmatched
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