The Elementary Spanish Teacher salary ranges from $64,000 to $145,000 per year. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.
Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy - K-12 charter schools within HCZ's cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services - seeks an Elementary Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Spanish 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.
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 and written work - to personalize instruction; establish and maintain high academic and behavioral standards; utilize diverse teaching strategies, including direct instruction, hands-on projects and group activities; collaborate with teaching assistants and fellow educators to meet individual student needs; build strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:40 am - 4:00 pm. 10-month school year with optional summer opportunities for additional pay.
Benefits: generous paid time off, including sick and personal days; no-cost health insurance (medical, dental and vision); 403(b) retirement plan; annual and performance-based bonuses. Teachers receive a personal laptop, Smartboards and tablets; bi-weekly professional development; and the support of a team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors and social workers.
Bachelor's degree.
Valid New York State Teaching Spanish Teaching Certification. There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our schools.
Minimum of 3 years of Spanish teaching experience in an urban school setting.
Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.