Academic Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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 teaching experience, or bachelor’s degree in Education or related field with at least 5 years of teaching experience with students in an urban / low-income community
• Teaching experience in an after-school setting is highly desirable

Who You Are

What You’ll Do

Instructional Planning and Instruction

Lead the development and delivery of intensive learning interventions, individual and small groups, for all students who are academically at-risk / off-track (i.e., failing or at risk of failing one or more core classes, failing NYS Examinations, having 10% or more school absences, and or are under-credited for high school graduation).

Data Analysis and Assessment

Organize and analyze students’ academic performance data to determine students’ learning needs and strengths before the beginning and end of a program cycle, as well as after each marking period and or State examinations.

Expansion of Academic Outreach

Collaborate with, and provide guidance and assistance to, the Program Director and management team, and Healthy Harlem Coordinators in the development of units, lessons, and activities to supplement students’ school instruction and to meet program academic goals and objectives.

Management & Supervision

Oversee the hiring, coaching, and supervision of tutors and assigned instructional support staff.

Additional Support and Outreach Responsibilities

Work closely and collaboratively with program colleagues, public school partners, and appropriate HCZ departments and units.

Schedule

Benefits

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full- time benefits include :

The salary range for this position is $62,000 to $67,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.