Academic Specialist
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Academic Specialist to aid the Academic Support Unit (ASU).
The Academic Specialist will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
The Academic Specialist will join our ASU team that is responsible for the design and delivery of academic intervention services to students in HCZ programs who are academically at-risk/off-track for college admission. The ideal candidate will be a certified teacher and or master’s level teaching professional supporting the development of well-designed, standards-based afterschool programming at their designated programs to help ensure all children consistently have quality learning experiences in HCZ programs.
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Requirements
- Commitment to HCZ’s mission, vision, and values
- Master’s Degree in education or related area with at least 4 years of