Elementary Educator — Deeper Learning & Student Agency

Harlem Village Academies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate program: DLI

Competitive compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Harlem Village Academies, a national thought leader in deeper learning, seeks teachers to join a PK-12 network that integrates Montessori PreK and the International Baccalaureate continuum. The role emphasizes student independence, critical thinking, and intrinsic motivation within a supportive, high-expectation environment.

Responsibilities include planning rigorous lessons, ongoing professional learning, and building strong student–teacher relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 2-3 years of relevant teaching experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong track record of student achievement in your past teaching.
• Ability to create a classroom where students feel safe, supported and challenged.
• Personal accountability for student achievement.
• Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at high level.
• Reflective practice and openness to feedback and continual adjustments in practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous curriculum and lessons aligned with HVA standards.
• Invest several hours weekly in professional learning, coaching, co-planning and meetings.
• Build strong relationships with students to inspire high standards of academics and character.
• Establish classroom expectations that promote agency, autonomy and ownership of learning.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction and improve mastery of standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery.
• Maintain close relationships with families via calls and conferences.
• Contribute to school community by attending events or leading a club or activity.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

2-3 years teaching experience

5+ years teaching experience preferred

Job description

Harlem Village Academies, a national thought leader in deeper learning, seeks teachers to join a PK-12 network that integrates Montessori PreK and the International Baccalaureate continuum. The role emphasizes student independence, critical thinking, and intrinsic motivation within a supportive, high-expectation environment.

Responsibilities include planning rigorous lessons, ongoing professional learning, and building strong student–teacher relationships.