Job Description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Summer Teacher to support our Summer Program.

The Summer Teacher will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Summer Teacher will join one of our Harlem Children's Zone/Promise Academy summer school programs that ensures thousands of kids in Central Harlem have a summer school program that is fun, safe, and a great learning experience. The individual will be an enthusiastic, reliable team player to contribute every ounce of their energy, creativity, and love so that our kids have an incredible summer program.

Who You Are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Some experience working with scholars and/or at-risk youth
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Familiar with issues prevalent in underserved communities
• Must be able to engage and motivate students

What you'll do

• Work directly with scholars across a variety of daily activities, including arts, dance, sports, STEM, team games, and enrichment blocks
• Assist in supporting scholars’ physical, emotional, social, moral, and intellectual development
• Lead or co‑lead engaging activities, workshops, and events based on scholar interests and summer program themes
• Ensure the safety and supervision of scholars throughout all activities, transitions, field trips, meals, and outdoor time
• Model positive behavior, professionalism, and strong character to create a supportive and inclusive environment
• Build positive relationships with scholars, encouraging teamwork, confidence, and personal growth
• Facilitate group discussions, reflections, and community‑building activities appropriate to scholar age and developmental stage
• Support academic enrichment such as reading time, skill‑building blocks, homework completion, and test prep (during school-year programming)
• Prepare materials, set up program spaces, and maintain the cleanliness and organization of activity areas
• Implement age‑appropriate behavior management strategies using positive discipline
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and families when needed
• Monitor attendance, participation, and scholar engagement to support program quality
• Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, health and safety protocols, and mandated reporting requirements
• Participate in staff meetings, pre‑service training, and daily briefings
• Assist with special events, theme days, family days, celebrations, and end-of-summer showcases
• Perform other duties as assigned to support smooth daily operations and program success

Schedule

• Must be available to work the entire summer program (July-Aug)
• Must be able to complete training before start date

The salary range for this position is $45 - $100 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

Harlem Children's Zone does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred or related experience
• Teaching Certification preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass our background check, medical, and fingerprinting requirements
• Lavania Summer Boost curriculum knowledge a plus!