Zeta Charter Schools

This is a role designed to ensure families in our local communities have an opportunity to apply to attend a Zeta School. Our goal is to reach every family in the neighborhoods we serve so that every eligible child has the opportunity to access our high-quality educational seats. Specifically, we are looking for Community Outreach Ambassadors who can support our communities in Queens (Elmhurst, Jamaica). Familiarity with the Queens borough and living in close proximity to either Elmhurst or Jamaica is preferred. As a Community Outreach Associate, you: - Are a people person, and you are excited about the prospect of sharing information about Zeta’s world-class schools with community family members - Enjoy meeting and conversing with new people of all walks of life every day, and you are able to learn and explain Zeta’s mission, vision, and educational program with clarity - Are hard-working, punctual, extremely organized, results-driven, and flexible - Are good at juggling multiple responsibilities at the same time - Have customer service or community service experience - Are bilingual and fluent in spoken and written English and one of the following languages: Bangla, Hindi, Mandarin, or Spanish. Responsibilities: - Engage with families about Zeta’s world-class educational program, and provide them with brochures and other resources - Obtain paper applications for children enrolling in pre-kindergarten to 8th grade for the 2025-26 school year - Assist in organizational outreach events - Obtain contact information of families that express interest - Provide flyers to businesses and residential buildings Note: Engaging with families about Zeta’s world-class educational program involves participating in regular community outreach shifts, which typically require extended periods of walking, standing, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. We will provide all necessary training and information on Zeta so that you can be successful in the role. If offered a part-time Community Outreach Associate role, you can expect to work approximately 16-20 hours per week, with shifts most commonly taking place from 12:00 - 5:00pm. Shifts may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, as determined by Zeta’s Outreach Manager. The compensation for this position is $18/hour.

WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL - Certified Teacher WCHS’s powerful educational program enables every student to graduate well-prepared for college and the world beyond it. Most importantly, all WCHS students mature intellectually, socially, and morally as a result of being an active member of a school community that endorses high expectations that challenge each student to achieve his/her full potential. In order to fulfil its mission, WCHS is looking for exceptional teachers. Our teachers play very critical roles in realising the core mission, philosophy, and unique youth-centered approach to the school’s educational design. WCHS teachers are not just classroom teachers, but school teachers—educators that are committed to facilitating the entire learning and instructional process and coaching young people to become independent learners, thinkers, and researchers. Prospective Williamsburg Charter High School Teachers: Are committed to the idea that every child can succeed at high levels Believe that they have been called to teach and empower young people Demonstrate a commitment to providing students with a rigorous academic experience Are resilient, resourceful, relentless, and well-able to adapt to the many changes that can happen in an organization focused solely on doing what is best for students Excel at working in a highly collaborative, professional setting but can also work independently Understand the unique needs of the community they serve as well as the complex issues that affect urban youth and their families Are committed to inquiry-based teaching Engage a youth development approach in their interactions with young people by being sensitive to their developmental needs Are passionate and positive about school culture Feel full responsibility for students’ achievement Love ‘the details’ and realise that student success depends almost exclusively on them Are reflective and willing to improve upon their practice through professional development and support Effectively manage their time, resources, and technology Are convinced of the transformative power of education for all students, families, and educators Position Description The ideal Williamsburg Charter High School teacher will provide our students with rigorous instruction. They will be responsible for the following: Teacher as Advisor As students transition to high school, one of the things they could lose is the comfort of having a teacher who understands their background, challenges, and successes. Research has shown that this relationship is a key part of having students feel accounted for and by extension, accountable. In support of our students, our teachers are also Advisors to between 12-15 students for the duration of their high school career. This allows the teacher to become a part of the developmental process of their students and allows each family to have a primary contact within the school at all times. Advisors serve students and families by: Taking complete ownership of the academic, behavioral, and overall success of a group of 12-15 students Ensuring advisees are in attendance, punctual, excelling in all their classes, and seeking out appropriate support Creating an advisory period that acts as ‘home base’ for each student Being the academic expert on each advisee Acting as the liaise between the student, the family, and the school teams Teaching the advisory curriculum that has been created for their advisees’ grade Accompanying advisees on educational field trips as determined by the School Leader Contacting their advisee’s families a minimum of seven times a year and responding within 24 hours to all communications from their advisee’s families Developing and overseeing Individual Student Support Plan plans twice a year for each of their advisees Facilitating discipline-related required meetings on behalf of their advisees Performing any other advisor-related duties as requested Ensuring Student Learning Through Data-driven Instruction: Prepare rigorous, student-centered lesson plans that will engage and motivate students to learn Plan standards-based units of study with clear, intended outcomes and goals in mind Provide meaningful feedback on student work to determine student progress and to make suggestions for improvement Proactively and relentlessly seek new ways to promote student learning Create thoughtful, standards-based assessments Work closely with school leaders and colleagues, using data to drive instruction and by extension, consistently raising student achievement and intervening with improvement plans and support for struggling students Have fun and pass the love of learning onto students! Design opportunities for students to use the world around them as a classroom through field trips and or/inviting guests into the classroom as appropriate Hold students to high behavioral and academic expectations and support students to succeed Model professional and collegial behavior for students Engage in the process of collaborative evaluation with school leaders Ensure that students are well-prepared for all New York State exams and WCHS interim assessments Personal Commitment to On-Going Learning Participate in all assemblies, meetings, school-sponsored events, and professional development activities offered during or after work hours Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees as requested to assist with the constant improvement of the school as a whole Participate and support WCHS open-door classroom policy, allowing parents and teachers and other stakeholders to informally observe your work and actively seeking to observe the work of your colleagues for professional development Positively Contributing to Student and Teacher Culture Arrive at school no later than 7:55 AM (to ensure that the classroom is clean, supplies are prepared and the instructor is ready to receive students) and leave no earlier than 3:10 PM (to hold necessary interventions, hold office hours, attend school meetings, and to ensure that students that need extra help are able to receive it). Even with these times parameters in mind, we ultimately seek educators that will simply do whatever it takes and will work relentlessly to ensure each student’s learning is maximized Teach four class periods per school day Serve two periods of School Service per week as determined by his/her supervisor (e.g., Study Hall supervision, cafeteria duty, hallway duty, monitoring of student entry and exit, etc.) Cover at least five periods per semester for absent teachers Proactively involve the student’s family in their learning through regular communications including (but not limited to): weekly informal communication via emails, notes, telephone calls, and meetings Realise that although student achievement is central to our work, Williamsburg Charter High School graduates are not just academically well-prepared, but also good citizens of their community. The cornerstone of our ideology is based on providing students with life skills and a sense of responsibility to their community in addition to an excellent education Share expertise and curriculum with colleagues Respond to all school-related communications within 24 hours, including but not limited to voicemails and emails, from Williamsburg Charter High School faculty and staff (including supervisors and other teachers) Attend and participate in school-related activities and events outside of normal school hours (e.g., Parent Advisory meetings, Back-to-School Night, field trips, student events, and performances, etc.) Adhere to the WCHS Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Personnel Policies, and Instructional Manual Education and Credentials Bachelor’s degree At least two years of experience teaching in an urban high school setting New York State certified 7-12 New York State Fingerprint clearance Please apply.

About Us: At Ms. Lam Montessori, we are committed to creating a warm, cultural, and bilingual Montessori environment where children can thrive. We are searching for Full-Time (8-4:30) or Part-Time Assistant Teachers (2:15-6:15) who is fluent in Mandarin to join our dynamic team. Job Duties: - Classroom Preparation: Daily setup and cleaning to create an inviting learning space. - Support: Assist the Lead Teacher during classroom hours, lunchtime, and nap times. - Engagement: Lead storytime, singing, arts and crafts, holiday and other language activities. - Materials Management: Prepare and restock teaching materials to ensure smooth daily operations. - Leadership: Take ownership of the classroom and step up when needed. - Collaboration: Foster a positive school environment through open communication with the Director, Lead Teacher, and other staff. Requirements: - Bilingual Proficiency: Strong verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English. - Mandarin Knowledge: Experience with the bopomofo/Taiwanese alphabet system is a plus, but not essential. - Multitasking Abilities: Efficiently manage multiple tasks. - Child-Centric Passion: Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and a commitment to their educational journey. - Growth Mindset: Eager to grow and develop as a professional educator. Salary and Benefits: - Competitive Salary: $40,000-$45,000 with holidays, approximately $26/hour. - Enhanced Earnings: Hourly rate increases to $32/hour with our comprehensive benefits package. - Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided for all children and staff. - Professional Development: Sponsorship for top-tier Montessori training and development, enabling you to become a distinguished professional in the field with the potential to earn a six-figure salary plus benefits. How to Apply: We are always on the lookout for bright talent and rising stars. If you feel you don’t meet all the qualifications but are dedicated to growth, development, and have a Montessorian heart, we invite you to apply. Join us in making a profound impact on the lives of children and becoming a cherished member of our Montessori family! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Associate (Preferred) Language: Mandarin (Required) Work Location: Multiple locations