Who We Are:
At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.
We’re seeking a Math Coach (K-5) who shares our goal: to get all our scholars to and through college!
Who You Are:
The Math Coach (K-5) will bring a dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy. You have at least five years of experience teaching elementary math in an urban school setting, and you are an expert in cognitive guided instruction (CGI) as well as the next gen standards. You have a passion for math and STEM education, a collaborative spirit, and an ability to manage multiple priorities.
What You’ll Do:
- Coach and train teachers on the math curriculum.
- Develop and facilitate professional development sessions to target teacher development needs.
- Teach targeted math interventions to individual students and small groups of students using research-based strategies.
- Create standards-aligned math assessments, including both formative and summative.
- Use assessments to diagnose math strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate intervention techniques.
- Support the implementation of assessments.
- Collect data to assess the effectiveness of teaching strategies, providing targeted support based on this data.
- Model effective teaching practices for staff.
- Collaborate with teachers, education directors, and principals to monitor progress.
- Work closely with school leaders on support plans for teachers and identify how to deliver individualized teacher support.
- Collaborate with school and network leaders regarding their staff’s strengths and areas of development.
- Provide supplemental instruction to scholars in need during extended learning opportunities.
- Work with the STEM team to implement curriculum and network wide priorities to move STEM instruction.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
Requirements
- Master’s degree in education
- Minimum of five years of experience teaching elementary math
- New York State teaching certification in math
- Expertise in CGI
- Experience with next gen standards
Benefits
As a member of the HCZ team, you will join a supportive, inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families, and staff thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Our benefits include:
- Annual and performance-based bonuses
- Deferred bonus program
- Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
- No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness
- 403(b) retirement plan
The Math Coach salary ranges from $125,000 – $135,000. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.
Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.