Pre-K Teaching Fellow — Shape Young Minds for Success

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Forgiveness

Health insurance

Career advancement

Commuter benefits

Sick time

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone Gems seeks a Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Fellow for the 2026-2027 school year. The Fellow will design standards-aligned lessons, assess progress, and partner with staff to build a strong early childhood foundation across two Gems sites serving 160 children.

This year-round, full-day program offers competitive benefits, salary of $55,000, and opportunities for summer pay. Flexibility includes after-hours work as needed; pursuing NYS teaching certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Enrolled in a Master’s degree and pursuing NYS teaching certification.
• Experience with pre-kindergarten preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement standards-aligned lesson plans for pre-K students.
• Assess student progress using exams, projects, and written work to tailor instruction.
• Establish and maintain high academic and behavioral standards.
• Utilize diverse teaching strategies to engage students.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and educators to meet student needs.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in progress / pursuing NYS teaching certification

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone Gems seeks a Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Fellow for the 2026-2027 school year. The Fellow will design standards-aligned lessons, assess progress, and partner with staff to build a strong early childhood foundation across two Gems sites serving 160 children.

This year-round, full-day program offers competitive benefits, salary of $55,000, and opportunities for summer pay. Flexibility includes after-hours work as needed; pursuing NYS teaching certification is encouraged.