Pre-K Learning Specialist — Special Education

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan forgiveness

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Annual bonuses

Professional development

Personal laptop

Job summary

Harlem Gems is seeking a certified Pre-K Special Education Teacher to support at-risk scholars with IEPs and collaborate with general education teachers to tailor instruction. The role centers on inclusive, individualized learning within HCZ's cradle-to-career pathway.

Requirements include a NYS teaching certification for Students with Disabilities, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), at least 2 years in urban early childhood teaching, and 1 year in special education services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Valid NYS Certification for Students with Disabilities (Birth-2nd or All Grades).
• Minimum of 2 years of early childhood teaching experience, ideally in an urban setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing special education services.
• Experience working with IEPs and inclusive classroom strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and inclusive instruction to scholars at-risk and those with IEPs.
• Develop and implement personalized learning plans aligned with IEPs to achieve goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to meet academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress to ensure growth and milestones.
• Create engaging, differentiated lessons that make learning accessible for all.
• Build partnerships with families, school leaders, and colleagues to support student success.
• Maintain high expectations for student learning, behavior, and personal development.

Skills

Individualized instruction

Collaboration with general education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

NYS Certification for Students with Disabilities

Early childhood teaching experience (urban setting)

Special education experience

Job description

Harlem Gems is seeking a certified Pre-K Special Education Teacher to support at-risk scholars with IEPs and collaborate with general education teachers to tailor instruction. The role centers on inclusive, individualized learning within HCZ's cradle-to-career pathway.

Requirements include a NYS teaching certification for Students with Disabilities, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), at least 2 years in urban early childhood teaching, and 1 year in special education services.