Middle School Teacher

The Opportunity

Harlem Village Academies is a community of educators working to build an urban school district based on the ideals and tenets of progressive education.  HVA is the lab school for the Progressive Education Institute.

Join an incredible community of educators who are passionate about progressive pedagogy while embracing a sense of urgency, a strong work ethic, and accountability for student learning. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous lessons, aligned with HVA’s standards, curriculum and progressive pedagogical philosophy
• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, lesson study, co-planning, book study groups and other learning work
• Inspire students to hold themselves to high standards of academics and character
• Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe and caring environment
• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Two years of teaching experience, preferably in grades 6-8
• A commitment to developing progressive pedagogy is essential
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $104,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Organizational Culture

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence, and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.