Middle School Lead Teacher

About Harlem Academy: 
Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K through 8) that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world. Please peruse our website for more information about our school culture, family partnership, new campus, strong results – and everything else that makes Harlem Academy uniquely positioned in the New York City education landscape.

Responsibilities: 
The middle school is organized by subject area specialists in English, history, math, and science. The division is expanding through 2025-26 and will be adding lead teachers to the team who will advance the strongest realization of the school’s mission. Middle school lead teachers have the following core responsibilities:

• Write and execute rigorous, engaging, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate lesson plans that challenge all students, including advanced students already performing 1 to 2 years above grade level, and meet core learning goals.
• Collaborate with external partners to extend the curriculum.
• Use evaluation and a data-driven understanding of your students to drive decisions.
• Manage routines and environments to ensure safety, academic performance, holistic growth, and a warm and inviting classroom culture that reinforces our school creed.
• Advise a group of middle school students and lead arts and/or sports electives.
• Build genuine relationships with families in formal and informal written correspondence, meetings, volunteer opportunities, and overall collaboration.
• Reflect on and improve professional practices with mission-focus, depth, and honesty.
• Collaborate with colleagues in innovative program development, coaching, and publication of articles on best practices using a thoughtful, team-oriented approach.

• Deep knowledge of the subject taught
• Ability to differentiate instruction
• Ability to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Ability to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons
• Skilled in classroom management (high warm and high firm)
• Excitement, joy, and passion for teaching and promoting students’ personal development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with kids, employees, and parents
• Three or more years of experience and a relevant master’s degree are preferred

Compensation:
Harlem Academy offers professional development opportunities, benefits, 10 weeks of paid vacation, and salary scaled to experience and demonstrated skills starting at $60,000. 

To Apply: 
This position starts late August 2024. Applicants are asked to email a cover letter and resume to Vinny Dotoli, Head of School, at vdotoli@harlemacademy.org (Attn: Middle School Lead Teacher). The cover letter should be no more than two pages and describe your capacity for contribution. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Harlem Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any non-job related physical or mental disability.  We welcome candidates who will contribute to our diversity and strongly encourage applicants from traditionally marginalized groups.