Grade 3-5 Co-Teacher

Date Posted	March 23, 2026
Industry	K-12: Charter Schools
Certification Needed	Yes, Teaching certification
Required Education	Master's Degree
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	$63,000-$120,000
Website	http://www.Harlemlink.org

Description:

About Us

Harlem Link Charter School is a PreK - 5th Grade school located in Harlem, New York. As a community-focused independent charter school since 2005, we are grounded in principles that facilitate our inclusive model which centers the whole child, and supports our alumni through college. Relationships matter is the heart of our work with our key stakeholders to link academics, values and community. Please visit our website for more about our school: www.harlemlink.org 

Position Summary

At Harlem Link, we seek teachers who are passionate about teaching, committed to serving the Harlem community and deeply focused on caring for children. Teachers work in highly collaborative teams and have many opportunities for professional learning and growth to continuously expand their practices. Harlem Link teachers are responsible for facilitating an engaging instructional program that centers students’ identities and focuses on student growth. Our teachers use our foundational principles of Responsive Classroom practices, Emotionally Responsive practices, and Anti-Bias Anti Racist practices to structure empowering learning communities. Teachers at Harlem Link are outcome-oriented, hard working, creative thinkers, receptive to feedback, solutions oriented, and put in the time necessary to ensure our students meet their academic benchmarks. 

Qualifications

• A master’s degree (or higher) in education
• New York State Special Education teaching certification (or reciprocal certification from another state) or documented progress toward appropriate certification 
• Three or more years of lead teaching experience preferred 

Key Responsibilities

• Incorporate specially designed instruction and differentiate lessons for a bridge classroom of students in grades K-2 with IEPs that include 12:1 program recommendations.
• Implement research-based and developmentally-appropriate strategies using students’ IEPs to maximize student outcomes.
• Use assessment data and IEP goals to write, revise, and implement learning objectives that are challenging and measurable across various grade levels.
• Create IEP goals that are specific, measurable, ambitious and achievable, relevant and rooted in data, and time-bound.
• Collaborate with colleagues and key stakeholders within Harlem Link’s professional learning structures, such as but not limited to Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), coaching, and training to develop best practices and grow as an educator in order to meet the academic outcomes for students. 
• Strengthen partnerships with families through persistent communication, such as but not limited to phone calls, use of Parent Square messaging tool, special events and conferences. 

Compensation, Benefits and Hours

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $120,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Harlem Link is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value. Benefits are provided in accordance with school policy. 

Teachers are required to be at the building from 8:15am - 3:45pm three days a week, and from 8:15am to 5:00pm one day a week for professional learning opportunities. Teachers also begin the school year in mid-August for a mandatory two-week Summer Institute training. 

Harlem Link is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values racial, ethnic, religious, and economic diversity to enhance our impact and reflect the community we serve.

THIS POSITION IS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26. Employment/Pre-service will take place during Summer 2025.

Email cover letter and resume to: ppierre@harlemlink.org