Harlem Children's Zone

05/21/2026

Meet Byron Taylor, Music Teacher at Promise Academy I High School! Byron began his journey at HCZ as an ELA Tutor in 2021. Within a year, after being recognized for his talent as a singer-songwriter, he was encouraged to pursue a Music Teacher role. Four years later, Byron continues to grow as both an educator and musician while helping scholars explore their creativity and confidence through music. At HCZ, talent is nurtured, and staff are connected to opportunities for growth. Ready to take the step in your career? Explore teaching positions at HCZ at hcz.social/careers

05/20/2026

It's prom season! ✨ Our Zone High School Programs scholars showed up in style, brought the energy to the dance floor, and celebrated an unforgettable year together. Here's to the and all the memories made along the way!

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Another school year is almost in the books — literally! 📸 Yearbooks are dropping soon, and we're looking back at the bright smiles our Promise Academy Elementary scholars brought to Picture Day. They make it impossible not to say "cheese!" 😃

05/15/2026

Lights, camera, game time. 📸 Our scholar-athletes brought the energy, confidence, and school pride to this year’s Promise Academy Athletics photoshoot. No matter where they play, our teams show up ready — and we love to see it! Shoutout to our coaches for supporting our scholars and bringing out the best in them every step of the way. 🏅🏆👟🏀🏐

05/13/2026

Our Promise Academy Student Council hosted Pages of Possibility: The Community Book Drive! 📚 Through this initiative, our scholars distributed 100 books to Harlem residents, spreading their joy for literacy across our community.

05/12/2026

HCZ’s Class of 2026 made their college decisions official at ! Hosted by our College Success Office, the event brought scholars from across the Zone together at The HCZ Armory to celebrate their college commitments, learn more about campus life and financial aid opportunities, enjoy live performances from their classmates, and win prizes. Their families and our staff members were there to cheer them on. Next stop: graduation! Congratulations to our seniors — we’re so proud of you! 🎓✨

05/11/2026

Spend your summer making an impact! We’re looking for Program Aides who are passionate about working with our scholars and bringing energy, creativity, and fun to our summer programs. From enrichment activities to outdoor recreation, you’ll help create meaningful experiences for our scholars all summer long.

📅 Monday-Friday | July 5-August 14 | 7 AM-6 PM
✨ Opportunities to transition into year-round roles

Click the link to apply today! https://bit.ly/SummerProgramAide2026

05/08/2026

Our Harlem Gems scholars know their moms are superheroes. But their job titles? That's a different story. 😂💛 Happy to all the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our community — and everywhere. Thank you for everything you do. 🌸

05/06/2026

Our Zone Programs seniors are heading to college! From Middlebury to Morgan State — we are so proud of our scholars who announced their college decision at this year’s . Watch out, world: future economists, nurses, and financial advisors are on their way!