Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seek a Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year!
The Teaching Assistant 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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Who you are
We’re seeking a Teaching Assistant who shares our goal: to get all our scholars to and through college.
At Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) , 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.
What you’ll do
• Support the Lead Teacher in lesson delivery and student learning.
• Help students achieve grade-level standards while maintaining high academic and personal expectations.
• Manage the classroom in the teacher’s absence and substitute in other classrooms as needed.
• Enforce school policies on student conduct and discipline, ensuring a focused learning environment.
• Assist with student arrival, dismissal, and transitions.
• Engage in activities outside the classroom and contribute to program planning.
• Address behavioral and emergency situations following school policies.
• Monitor and report students' academic, physical, and emotional well-being.
• Collect and submit data in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and supervisory conferences.
Schedule
• 12-month position
• Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Educational background
• Valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certification (or in the process of obtaining certification, which must be completed within 30 days of hire)