Employment Opportunities

Like you, we believe all children can learn, regardless of the challenges they face outside school. At Haven Academy—the nation’s first school designed specifically for children navigating the foster care or child welfare systems—we bring that commitment to life by combining trauma-informed instruction, rigorous academics, and social-emotional curricula to support all our students.

You’ll join a specialized team of teachers, social workers, behavioral specialists, an on-site pediatric nurse practitioner, and counselors—all working together to ensure our students’ emotional and academic success. Our staff includes professionals with educational and clinical backgrounds in attachment theory, learning and behavior interventions, emotional disabilities, post-traumatic stress, and child and family mental health.

Located just two stops from Manhattan in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx, our schools enjoy a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, giving you the chance to form trusting relationships with your students and colleagues.

Learn more about joining our team below!

Recent Testimonials

I wish I was a kid again, I would have loved to attend Haven Academy.

Haven Staff Member

Recent Testimonials

Me gusta todo de Haven Academy, una de las cosas que tiene mi atención es que la principal de la escuela siempre esta disponible para dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes en la mañanas.

Recent Testimonials

The teachers and leaders at this school are the most loving and most dedicated educators in schools. The school feels welcoming and warm. Kids LOVE coming to school and that is an important part of making life long learners.

Haven Staff Member

Recent Testimonials

Fulfilling Career Choice for Teachers and Leaders.

Haven Staff Member

Recent Testimonials

The second place my kids call home.

Parent

Recent Testimonials

The staff remembers your face and your child is treated with respect and courtesy. There is nothing but positive reinforcement and encouraging children to be the best.

Recent Testimonials

Me gusta todo, especialmente la atención y la comunicación que tenemos con los miembros del personal.

Parent

Recent Testimonials

With the support of Haven Academy, Principal Nauiokas, and the other teachers and staff, I feel part of a community—one that has the power to change our student's lives for the better.

Eric Lara - Special Ed Teacher