Harlem Village Academies · 1 month ago
2026-2027 Montessori PreK Lead Guide or Assistant Teacher
Harlem Village Academies is a leading charter school network in New York known for its unique Montessori PreK model and commitment to deeper learning. The role involves supporting Montessori practices, fostering student independence, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student learning outcomes.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Support Montessori practices and lesson plans centered around students’ developing social, intellectual, and emotional skills
Promote student independence, intellectual curiosity and intrinsic motivation
Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe and caring environment
Get to know each child extremely well to identify individual student interests and needs
Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
Qualification
Required
Assistant Teacher Certification required (must be certified within 3 months of employment), Assistant Teachers only
Bachelor's degree or higher, Lead Teachers only
Demonstrated ability to create a positive, organized, student centered classroom culture
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level
Preferred
At least two years of teaching experience in Pre-K is preferred
Experience teaching in a Montessori school, preferably in an urban setting
Passion for building a strong relationship with each individual child
Benefits
HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.
Company
Harlem Village Academies
A warm, caring school focused on sophisticated, deeper learning.
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