Harlem Village Academies · 1 month ago
2026-2027 Elementary School Teacher
Elementary School
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expHarlem Village Academies is a national thought leader in deeper learning, distinguished as the only charter school network in New York offering Montessori PreK and culminating in the International Baccalaureate. The role of the Elementary School Teacher involves planning and teaching a rigorous curriculum while fostering strong relationships with students and families, and contributing to a collaborative school community.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Plan and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous curriculum and lessons, aligned with HVA’s standards and deeper learning pedagogical philosophy
Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, co-planning, department meetings, grade level meetings and other learning work
Build strong, lasting relationships with students, inspiring them to hold themselves to a high standard of academics and character
Establish and uphold classroom expectations that support students to develop increased agency, responsible autonomy and ownership over learning
Analyze assessment data and use it to inform your instruction
Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences
Contribute to the school community by attending school events, leading a club, reading group, athletic team, or other initiative
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher
2-3 years of relevant teaching experience required
Strong track record of student achievement in your past teaching
Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level
Highly thoughtful and reflective, committed to always getting smarter with colleagues, reflecting on mistakes, welcoming feedback and making continual adjustments in your practice
Preferred
5+ years of teaching experience preferred
Benefits
Teachers are able to apply for the Deeper Learning Institute (DLI), a graduate program specifically for HVA educators.
Attending DLI is an exceptionally unique opportunity to complete graduate work immersed in the study of deeper learning with a cohort of HVA colleagues.
DLI is housed right here at HVA and courses are directly relevant to our teacher’s daily practice.
Completing DLI, a two year program, results in both a master’s degree and initial NYS certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities (Grade 1-6).
Company
Harlem Village Academies
A warm, caring school focused on sophisticated, deeper learning.
201-500 employees
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Founder/CEO
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