Elementary Teaching Assistant
About the job
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- An educational background is required.
- A valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certification is required, or the candidate must be in the process of obtaining certification and complete it within 30 days of hire.
- Candidates must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.
- 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 to ensure 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.
About the company
Harlem Children’s Zone coordinates a place-based set of programs across early childhood through adulthood in Harlem to help children and families thrive. It operates directly through schools, community centers, and outreach to deliver education, career pathways, health and wellness, and family supports. Programs are integrated, meaning services at different stages coordinate for each family, rather than one-off initiatives. This approach distinguishes HCZ from peers by offering a wraparound, long-term support system in a single community, focusing on mobility and prosperity rather than only schooling. The goal is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by creating opportunities in education, work, and life for residents of Harlem.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 Wealth Builds CSAs are live, with Ascensus and New York's 529 Program.
- HCZ opened Promise Academy II Elementary at 70 East 112th Street, expanding capacity.
- HCZ reports active hiring in 2026, with about 1,530 employees and 104 postings.
What critics are saying
- July 2026 fraud indictments stole $288,529 from HCZ; controls need tightening immediately.
- Wealth Builds depends on $300 million fundraising; a shortfall stalls expansion beyond Harlem.
- Scaling to ten cities strains execution, and charter politics can choke funding by 2027.
What makes Harlem Children's Zone unique
- HCZ runs cradle-to-career schooling, health, and family services inside a 97-block Harlem footprint.
- Wealth Builds pairs $500 CSAs with financial education, internships, and family wealth-building incentives.
- HCZ combines charter schools with social services, unlike standalone nonprofits or pure-school operators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Wellness Program
- Hybrid Work Options
- Employee Discounts