Harlem Grown

About Us Harlem Grown’s mission is to inspire youth to live healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. Harlem Grown operates 13 urban agricultural sites featuring 5 soil-based urban farms, 4 school gardens, 3 hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber. All of our sites are located between 122 and 152 Streets in Central Harlem, Manhattan. Since 2021, our programming has served over 10,000 youth in Harlem, we've produced and distributed over 100,000 servings of food, and diverted over 50,000 pounds of food scraps into local compost operations. Our Programs Harlem Grown provides youth and community development programs focused on urban farming, wellness, and sustainability through the lens of racial justice, food justice, social justice, and equity. Our youth focused programs include intensive school partnerships, educational farm tours, a summer camp, a Saturday enrichment program, monthly community events, an afterschool program, and our Mobile Teaching Kitchen. Our community development programs open to all ages include wellness workshops, special events, food scrap collection for composting, and fresh produce distribution to participants, volunteers, and neighborhood residents. Job Overview Harlem Grown is seeking an outgoing and enthusiastic person to assist with the teaching of our educational programs for children ages birth to 18 and their families. The Educator plays a key role in implementing lesson plans in a variety of our community-based programming, including in-schools, after school, community events, and with our Mobile Teaching Kitchen. This person will connect with our community and partners to promote all our educational programming and will participate in the delivery and demonstration of programs alongside Harlem Grown staff. Responsibilities Prepare Youth for Success - Teach and/or co-teach engaging, age-appropriate programs for children and their families in our partner schools, on our farms, and at community-based organizations - Collaborate with the Education Program Manager and other Educators to plan and execute Saturday programming - Teach and/or co-teach Saturday programming for at our 134th and 127th Street Farms - Teach and/or co-teach in-school programming - Co-create affordable, accessible, and culturally responsive recipes to demo on our farms, on our mobile teaching kitchen, and at our partner schools/organizations - Develop project-based lessons/activities for students to engage in during programming - Lead educational farm tours for partner schools, non-partner schools, and community-based organizations Program Implementation - Collaborate with Harlem Grown program staff to deliver mobile teaching kitchen programs, including prep work before the programs, and clean up after the programs - Assist the mobile teaching kitchen staff to maintain the teaching kitchen’s physical upkeep - Drive truck from time to time to and from events at all our program sites - Promote the mobile teaching kitchen as an essential part of Harlem Grown’s programs, seeking out opportunities to bring it around the Harlem and New York City community, and working and liaising with our school/community partners to incorporate it into their events and programming - Represent Harlem Grown at community-based events - Serve as a role model for youth and reinforce Harlem Grown’s values of honesty, respect, and responsibility - Work as a team member to support Harlem Grown initiatives and programs - Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: HS Diploma 1-2 year’s experience working with children 1-2 years' experience working in an after school setting Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Schedule: M-F 10am-6pm September-June; M-F 8am-4pm July-August; some night and weekend availability required. Compensation Range $25 - $25 USD At Harlem Grown, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where each individual feels as if their identity, experience, and values are represented and supported. We are dedicated to creating a space where children, especially those of color, are given the opportunity and skills to lead healthy and ambitious lives. We strongly believe in building a team that reflects and appreciates the underrepresented population of students, families, and people that we serve. Become a member of our family.

About Us Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves 1,800 students from Mott Haven, University Heights, and other neighborhoods in the Bronx. The network is growing from its current four elementary and two middle schools to five elementary and five middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx and Paterson, NJ. The Charter Management Organization (CMO) for Brilla Schools Network is Seton Education Partners, an organization inspired by the Catholic educational tradition, that also manages the Seton Teaching Fellows missionary program and El Camino, an optional after-school Catholic faith formation program. At the heart of the Seton educational mission is our dedication to help students become young men and women of good character and spirit who are prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. Brilla combines a Classical approach to education – an emphasis on a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an appreciation of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – with individualized instructional support. We approach the formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, our staff members, and the families we serve. Position Overview The primary responsibility of an elementary school ICT teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla’s ambitious targets. The ICT teacher understands, plans, and executes key elements of innovative pedagogy, co-teaching practices, and data-based decision-making through a deep love of learning, and commitment to internalizing and teaching, rigorous classical content in an inspiring and culturally relevant way. Core Competencies & Responsibilities - Co-teach alongside a general education teacher in an inclusive classroom setting, implementing strategies to support diverse learning needs - Collaboratively plan and deliver lessons, incorporating multiple learning modalities and adapting instruction to align with individualized education program (IEP) goals and grade-level standards - Manage and track students' academic IEP goals, providing detailed reports on progress - Set goals based on backward planning, demonstrating locus of control and alignment with an overall vision for student success and content mastery - Demonstrate deep knowledge of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) through clear, objective-driven instruction and active student engagement, and provide SDI tailored to meet the unique needs of each student with disabilities - Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum and educational standards in subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies - Utilize diverse teaching methods and resources to engage students and promote active learning - Assess student progress, provide feedback on academic performance, and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment - Collaborate with colleagues to address individual student needs and promote a positive learning community - Implement behavior management techniques to foster positive behavior and maintain a productive learning environment - Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing Responsive Classroom practices - Develop purposeful, rigorous, and engaging daily and long-term plans aligned to standards - Submit necessary curriculum documents and maintain records of student progress toward academic goals - Attend IEP meetings, write Special Education reports, and create and analyze meaningful assessments - Collaborate with co-teachers, giving and receiving feedback to foster student growth and positive relationships - Fully participate in special education curriculum-specific professional development, school and grade-level meetings, and other school functions - Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of students and actively work to overcome setbacks Qualifications - Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution - New York Special Education Certified - Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results preferred - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Spanish language proficiency is a plus ​The base pay range for this position is $69,000-$98,500 per year, with pay varying based on your unique job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial, and more. Plus, as an extra incentive, we're offering a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid out in two installments over the course of your first year of employment.

About Us Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves 1,800 students from Mott Haven, University Heights, and other neighborhoods in the Bronx. The network is growing from its current four elementary and two middle schools to five elementary and five middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx and Paterson, NJ. The Charter Management Organization (CMO) for Brilla Schools Network is Seton Education Partners, an organization inspired by the Catholic educational tradition, that also manages the Seton Teaching Fellows missionary program and El Camino, an optional after-school Catholic faith formation program. At the heart of the Seton educational mission is our dedication to help students become young men and women of good character and spirit who are prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. Brilla combines a Classical approach to education – an emphasis on a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an appreciation of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – with individualized instructional support. We approach the formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, our staff members, and the families we serve. Position Overview Brilla Public Charter Schools is seeking a reliable and dedicated part-time Flex Teacher to join our team. This position will support our schools by filling in for teachers when they are absent, ensuring continuity in education delivery. The Flex Teacher will work up to 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, providing full-day coverage as needed across various grade levels. Core Competencies & Responsibilities - Provide instruction and supervision to students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. - Follow lesson plans and ensure that educational goals are met during the teacher's absence. - Maintain a positive and productive learning environment conducive to student growth and development. - Implement classroom management strategies to address behavior and maintain order. - Collaborate with school staff to support the academic and social-emotional needs of students. - Maintain open communication with classroom teachers and school administration regarding student progress and any concerns that arise. - Flexibility to adapt to different teaching styles and curriculum materials as needed. - Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall functioning of the school. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred. - Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred. - Must be eligible to work with students in a school setting. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to follow directions and work effectively in a team environment. - Demonstrated reliability and punctuality.Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. Qualifying Tasks - Execute lesson plans provided by classroom teachers. - Supervise students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods. Benefits ​Brilla provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The base pay range for this position is $23.00-28.00/hour. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This part-time position does not qualify for employer benefits.