Elementary ESL Teacher

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks an Elementary ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year!

The Elementary ENL Teacher will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond.

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Requirements

Lead Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Valid New York State Teaching Certification in English To Speakers Of Other Languages
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an urban school setting

What you'll do:

• Design and implement dynamic, standards-aligned lesson plans that inspire curiosity and foster mastery of grade-level content.
• Assess student progress using a variety of methods—exams, projects, a