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$70,000-75,000/year
Harlem Children's Zone
New York, NY, USA
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ShareWhy Promise Academy? At Harlem Children’s Zone, 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 will do Conduct evaluation sessions with the students, using interviews, counseling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests, and other methods to evaluate and advise students, guardians, parents, and teachers Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, and/or behavioral problems affecting their educational, physical, social and/or emotional situation Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school or at home Help students prepare for their transition to the next grade level Consult with and serve as a resource for students, guardians, parents, and teachers regarding the developmental needs of students, including determining priorities for students and their resource needs Collaborate with school staff and administrators to ensure that students are academically on grade level Facilitate the integration of the guidance curriculum in the educational curricula Complete written reports as needed or as requested by the Principal Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations Participate in the evaluation and revision of the school guidance program Attend meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings to keep abreast of best practices and professional trends Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students, guardians or parents to seek additional assistance from HCZ staff and/or outside professionals Provide special services that teach students how to handle conflicts in their environment Conduct follow-up interviews with counselors to determine if their needs have been met Perform other duties as assigned Schedule Monday – Friday, 7:40 am – 4:00 pm 10-month role Requirements What you will bring A valid NYS School Counseling Certificate (required) Dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy Must have strong organizational and communication skills, verbal and written Ability to work with parents, students, faculty, support staff, external government representatives, as well as school community groups Understanding of different student maturity levels Ability to help students gain awareness of their interests and abilities to help them manage their behavior and thinking processes Understanding of test construction and ability to interpret educational test data Knowledge of grade test targets ability to evaluate student transcripts Excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledgeable of grade test targets Ability to evaluate student transcripts Ability to plan, organize, and implement meetings involving a variety of topics and personnel Benefits We’re passionate about hiring outstanding teachers who are dedicated to helping our scholars thrive. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package because we believe our teachers deserve it! Our benefits include: Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness 403(b) retirement plan Annual and performance-based bonuses The salary ranges from $70,000 - $75,000. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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