Education Director, Promise Academy Middle School

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – a top-performing K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks an Education Director for our Promise Academy Charter Schools.

The Educational Director will bring a passion for the mission 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 Harlem and beyond.

The mission of HCZ Promise Academy Charter School is to provide a first-rate, year-round, extended-day K-12 school for students living in under-performing school districts. Opened in 2004, HCZ Promise Academy serves close to 1,000 children in two elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Each year, more students and grades are added with plans to ultimately reach over 2,000 children. Our schools are rooted in the belief that all students are capable of academic and personal success when surrounded by parents, teachers, and mentors who support and maintain the highest expectations.

All children and their families have access to the full array of supportive services of the Harlem Children’s Zone community network. The rigorous academic program and extensive support systems are designed to prepare students to attend, excel in, and graduate from college. The academic year consists of 210 days of school, an increase over the 180 days required by law, which includes a 25-day mandatory summer program. The academic day runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, approximately 20% longer than the vast majority of surrounding public schools. Our schools consistently enforce a rigorous code of conduct, dress code, and emphasize personal relationships among students, teachers, and families.

To support our staff, we provide them with bi-weekly professional development, access to top-of-the-line technology, including a personal laptop, and Smartboards and tablets in the classroom. Additionally, our staff is surrounded by colleagues and professionals—ranging from instructional coaches and education directors, to guidance counselors and social workers—all committed to ensuring the success of every child. As a staff member at Promise Academy, you will take your place in a team that seamlessly surrounds children in a safe, enriching environment, ensuring they reach their full potential.

We are seeking an Education Director. This candidate will supervise teachers and report to the Assistant Principal. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and a desire to work in a school setting that fosters a love for children. 

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Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree with six years of experience in an educational setting 
• Three years of experience in an administrative/leadership capacity 
• A Valid New York State Teaching Certification 

Who you are

• A Master's degree with six years of experience is required
• Three years of experience in an administrative/leadership capacity
• Must have a valid New York State Teaching Certification
• Must be able to demonstrate successful teaching experience and/or administrative experience
• Extensive coursework experience in curriculum development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What you'll do

Curriculum/Delivery

• Ensure teachers are informed of Promise Academy's classroom expectations for instructional delivery
• Participate in the hiring process for new staff
• Collaborate with coaches to research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems
• Provides supplemental instruction to scholars in need during extended learning opportunities.

Assessment/Data

• Oversee the implementation of external assessment systems, including the New York State Tests and standardized test, and uses data to formulate informed decisions
• Use data to construct and oversee the implementation of student rosters
• Attend grade team meetings and help develop instructional strategies that evaluate student achievement
• Monitor grade level progress and student achievement based on benchmarks
• Collaborate with coaches to prepare for and participate in data meetings
• Oversee completion of report cards and progress reports and collaborate