Harlem Village Academies

Harlem Village Academies is a K-12 charter network committed to the ideals of progressive education. Based in Harlem, HVA is also the demonstration site for the Progressive Education Institute. 

The Opportunity

Join an incredible community of educators who are passionate about progressive pedagogy while embracing a sense of urgency, a strong work ethic, and accountability for student learning. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it.

Progressive Education Institute:

The Progressive Education Institute strives to create teacher-leaders who are passionate about learning for their students as well as for themselves. At PEI we believe that learning for teachers should model learning for children. To this end, courses at the PEI are designed and taught through methods that model exemplary instruction for students, such as inquiry-based learning, Socratic seminar, and other approaches to deeper learning.

Elementary Teacher Fellowship:

The HVA-PEI Teaching Fellowship is a unique opportunity for those who are eager to jump right into a salaried elementary teaching position while benefiting from support systems through PEI coursework and on-site mentoring from experienced educators. We select graduate students who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. 

We believe that becoming a great teacher is not about acquiring a set of techniques to be copied and repeated. It’s about developing a deep understanding of learning theory, child development, content knowledge, and pedagogical content knowledge that can be applied in any instructional situation. That understanding comes at the intersection of observation, study, practice, reflection, and revision – all within the context of a collaborative teaching community.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities

  • Earn an MA and NYS certification through evening and weekend coursework 
  • Develop and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous lessons, aligned with HVA’s standards, curriculum and progressive pedagogical philosophy
  • Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, lesson study, co-planning, book study groups and other learning work
  • Inspire students to hold themselves to high standards of academics and character
  • Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe and caring environment
  • Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate your instruction
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
  • Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences
  • Two years of teaching experience preferred, in grades pre-K-4
  • A commitment to developing progressive pedagogy is essential
  • Strong track record of student achievement in your past teaching
  • Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work
  • A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
  • The unshakable conviction that all students can learn at a high level

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in any field
• A commitment to developing progressive pedagogy
• Deep dedication to learning and developing your teaching craft
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level