Open Doors Academy

ABOUT US: Established in 1917, YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish community center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational and social services programs to enhance the quality of life of the people we serve. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative senior center services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y! ABOUT THE SCHOOLS: P.S. 173 Middle School serves recent arrivals from Spanish-speaking countries. The program is focused on leadership, STEM and academics with students in the sixth to eighth grade. Students engage in beat building, sports, theater, LitMentors, art and cooking. School in the Square Middle serves the Washington Heights and Inwood communities where they support their students, families, and educators to support and celebrate each other's success. They specialize in personalized learning, real world lessons, democratic living, and setting students up for success through strategic advisory, academic perseverance, SEL Learning, college prep, and many other community-unique support systems. P.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs services grades K-8th Grade. Opened since 1929, P.S. 187 “Strives to nurture diverse learners who challenge themselves academically, think critically, and actively participate in their community”. Columbia Secondary School is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) focused public school that serves students in the sixth through tenth grades. The program is focused on leadership, STEM, Social-Emotional Learning, community service, and academics. Students engage in weekly hikes, gardening initiatives, STEM activities, job shadowing, and college readiness programs. POSITION OVERVIEW: Group Leaders are responsible for academic tutoring and assisting lead instructors in preparing students to demonstrate newly acquired skills in STEM, leadership, sports and the arts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Provide academic support, homework guidance, assistance, and supervision to students., • Organize, lead, and promote the students’ interest and participation in the activities offered by you or the program., • Supervise groups of students while maintaining their physical and emotional safety and health., • Foster an atmosphere of fun and learning, and serve as a role model to students., • Always conducting yourself professionally and maintaining appropriate boundaries., • Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order among the students., • Maintain effective classroom management that encourages full participation and student growth., • Closely coordinate with the Program Director and coworkers for any programmatic changes or any other issues or concerns., • Participate in staff meetings, program evaluations, program improvement, and professional development training throughout the school year. COMPENSATION: • Work paid at $18 an hour., • Employees who are approved and assigned to teach classes will receive the Teaching Artist hourly rate of $21 an hour for the hours they are actively teaching. All non-instructional hours will be compensated at the employee's regular position rate of $18 an hour. POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: • Part-time position., • Available Monday-Friday from 1:30 pm - 6pm (15-20 hours per week) with room for flexibility., • School in the Square is Monday-Friday from 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm (15-20 hours per week) with room for flexibility. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Work is performed in a typical school environment. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Genuine interest in working with culturally diverse 6th-8th Grade students, and able to promote positive character development., • Strong academic skills and knowledge of New York state standards and test preparation., • A sincere desire to effect positive social and academic change in the lives of NYC youth., • Well-organized, reliable, and punctual., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team., • Comfortable to learn and model universal Jewish values while working in and with a large, diverse population. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be at least 18 years old., • High school diploma., • Experience in running activities with Middle School (6th- 8th) grade students with different learning abilities., • Has some experience in writing lesson plans and leading 45-60 minute educational activities for youth., • Must be able to attend student engagement trips and assist hosting student events in school and for other YM & YWHA programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s, Associate, or degree in progress., • Experience using a positive youth development model., • CPR certified., • Teaching Artist- Must have background in teaching or leading an activity. WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE: • Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S., • Must pass the background check, medical exams, fingerprinting and other requirements of the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

ABOUT US: Established in 1917, YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish community center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational and social services programs to enhance the quality of life of the people we serve. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative senior center services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y! ABOUT THE SCHOOLS: P.S. 173 Elementary serves recent arrivals from Spanish-speaking countries. The program is focused on leadership, STEM and academics with students in the sixth to eighth grade. Students engage in beat building, sports, theater, LitMentors, art and cooking. P.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs services grades K-8th Grade. Established in 1929, P.S. 187 “Strives to nurture diverse learners who challenge themselves academically, think critically, and actively participate in their community”. P.S. 178 The Professor Juan Bosch School is an unzoned K–5 public school in Upper Manhattan serving a close-knit and diverse community of learners. The school offers Dual Language instruction and inclusive programming, including an ASD Nest Program, and is grounded in the values of nurture, community, and academic rigor. POSITION OVERVIEW: Group Leaders are responsible for academic tutoring and assisting lead instructors in preparing students to demonstrate newly acquired skills in STEM, leadership, sports and the arts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Provide academic support, homework guidance, assistance, and supervision to students., • Organize, lead, and promote the students’ interest and participation in the activities offered by you or the program., • Supervise groups of students while maintaining their physical and emotional safety and health., • Foster an atmosphere of fun and learning, and serve as a role model to students., • Always conducting yourself professionally and maintaining appropriate boundaries., • Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order among the students., • Maintain effective classroom management that encourages full participation and student growth., • Closely coordinate with the Program Director and coworkers for any programmatic changes or any other issues or concerns., • Participate in staff meetings, program evaluations, program improvement, and professional development training throughout the school year. COMPENSATION: • Work paid at $18 an hour., • Employees who are approved and assigned to teach classes will receive the Teaching Artist hourly rate of $21 an hour for the hours they are actively teaching. All non-instructional hours will be compensated at the employee's regular position rate of $18 an hour. POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: • Part-time position., • Available Monday-Friday from 1:30 pm - 6 pm (15-20 hours per week) with room for flexibility. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Work is performed in a typical school environment. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Genuine interest in working with culturally diverse Kindergarten- 5th Grade students, and able to promote positive character development., • Strong academic skills and knowledge of New York state standards and test preparation., • A sincere desire to effect positive social and academic change in the lives of NYC youth., • Well-organized, reliable, and punctual., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team., • Comfortable to learn and model universal Jewish values while working in and with a large, diverse population. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • Must be at least 18 years old., • High school diploma., • Experience in running activities with Elementary (K- 5th) grade students with different learning abilities., • Has some experience in writing lesson plans and leading 45-60 minute educational activities for youth., • Must be able to attend student engagement trips and assist hosting student events in school and for other YM & YWHA programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s, Associate, or degree in progress., • Experience using a positive youth development model, • CPR certified., • Teaching Artist - Background in teaching or leading an activity. WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE: • Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S., • Must pass the background check, medical exams, fingerprinting and other requirements of the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Position Overview South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts (SBCSICA) is seeking an innovative, student-centered Middle School Robotics Teacher who believes every student deserves access to high-quality STEM education. The ideal candidate will inspire students through hands-on learning in robotics, engineering, coding, automation, and real-world problem-solving while preparing them for high school STEM pathways, robotics competitions, and future careers in technology. In alignment with Portrait of a Graduate, the Robotics Teacher will develop students who are critical thinkers, creative innovators, effective communicators, collaborative leaders, adaptable problem-solvers, and responsible digital citizens. Through authentic, project-based learning, students will build the technical knowledge and durable skills needed to thrive in high school, college, careers, and an ever-evolving global workforce. The teacher will prepare students for SBCSICA's High School CTE Pathways by providing the foundational knowledge and technical skills needed for advanced coursework in Aviation, Robotics, Engineering, Coding, and other STEM-related fields, while fostering confidence, curiosity, and a passion for innovation. This is an opportunity to help build one of the Bronx's premier robotics programs while empowering historically underrepresented students to see themselves as future engineers, programmers, inventors, and technology leaders. Key Responsibilities Instruction & Curriculum • Design and deliver engaging, project-based robotics and STEM lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards., • Teach robotics, engineering design, coding, automation, and computational thinking through hands-on learning experiences., • Integrate the engineering design process, problem-solving, and teamwork into daily instruction., • Prepare students for robotics competitions, STEM showcases, and collaborative design challenges., • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs., • Use student data to drive instruction and improve academic outcomes. STEM & Career Readiness • Prepare students for success in SBCSICA's High School CTE Pathways, including Aviation, Robotics, and other STEM programs., • Connect classroom learning to real-world STEM careers through authentic projects, guest speakers, field experiences, and industry partnerships., • Foster innovation, creativity, and career exploration through hands-on engineering experiences. Student Engagement • Foster a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment., • Promote collaboration, leadership, communication, perseverance, and innovation., • Inspire students to pursue STEM opportunities beyond the classroom., • Encourage participation in robotics competitions, STEM events, and school showcases. Program Development • Support the continued growth of SBCSICA's Robotics Program., • Maintain robotics equipment, inventory, tools, and classroom technology., • Assist with robotics competitions, grants, community partnerships, and STEM initiatives., • Promote the Robotics Program through family engagement and school events., • Professional Responsibilities, • Collaborate with colleagues to integrate STEM across content areas., • Communicate regularly with students and families regarding academic progress., • Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school events., • Maintain accurate lesson plans, grades, assessments, and required documentation., • Demonstrate professionalism and contribute positively to the school community. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution., • New York State teaching certification (or eligibility to obtain certification)., • Experience teaching STEM, robotics, engineering, technology, computer science, or related subjects., • Strong classroom management and instructional skills., • Excellent communication and organizational skills., • Passion for equitable STEM education., • Lead the Robotics After-School Program and attend weekend competitions. Preferred, • Experience with VEX IQ,Minecraft, Arduino, or similar robotics platforms., • Experience coaching robotics teams or preparing students for STEM competitions., • Experience with project-based learning., • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Knowledge & Skills • Robotics & Automation, • Engineering Design Process, • Coding & Computational Thinking, • Mechanical Design & Prototyping, • Problem-Solving & Systems Thinking, • Project-Based Learning, • STEM Curriculum Development, • Classroom Technology Integration, • Data-Driven Instruction, • Strong collaboration and communication skills Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • Vision insurance Work Location: In person

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Middle School Principal to lead our academic and administrative teams, fostering a positive and productive learning environment for students and staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily school operations, curriculum development, staff management, and ensuring the overall well-being and academic success of our middle school students. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students and the direction of our school.

We are seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team for a universal Pre-3k program. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children. This role requires a Master's degree and a B to 2 grade teaching certificate.

Lead Teacher Join the Beanstalk Academy Family and Grow Tall With Us! At Beanstalk Academy, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our children to flourish. As a Lead Teacher at our state-of-the-art facilities in The Bronx, New York, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of our young students and helping them reach their full potential. About the Role: As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for leading a team of dedicated educators in creating a engaging and interactive learning experience for our students. You will: • Lead by example: Model the values and behaviors you want your students to adopt, and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment., • Develop curricula: Collaborate with your team to design and implement effective lesson plans that meet the needs of our diverse student body., • Mentor and coach: Support and guide your fellow teachers to ensure they have the resources and expertise needed to deliver exceptional results., • Monitor progress: Track student progress and adapt your teaching strategies to meet the evolving needs of your students., • Communicate effectively: Work closely with parents and other stakeholders to maintain open lines of communication and ensure a seamless experience for our families. Requirements: • 2+ years of experience in early childhood education, • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Study plans available), • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team Why Join Us: At Beanstalk Academy, we offer a comprehensive and supportive environment that fosters growth and development for both our students and staff. We believe in growing tall with our team members, and offer opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and advancement. Are you ready to join our dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of our students? Apply now to become a part of the Beanstalk Academy family!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SAT Teacher to inspire and guide students in mastering the various sections of the SAT exam. In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons, develop customized curricula, and foster a positive learning environment that empowers students to achieve their highest potential. Your passion for teaching and expertise in standardized testing will help students build confidence, improve their critical thinking skills, and excel on this crucial exam. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic journeys while utilizing innovative learning strategies. Responsibilities • Design and implement comprehensive lesson plans tailored to SAT content, aligning with curriculum standards and student needs., • Deliver dynamic classroom instruction that simplifies complex concepts and enhances student understanding., • Incorporate diverse teaching methods, including technology-based tools, to engage learners of varying skill levels., • Assess student progress regularly through quizzes, practice tests, and formative assessments; provide constructive feedback to support growth., • Manage classroom environments effectively to promote respectful, focused, and inclusive learning experiences., • Develop customized tutoring sessions for individual or small groups to target specific areas of improvement., • Collaborate with colleagues to refine curriculum development strategies and share best practices in SAT instruction. Qualifications • Strong proficiency in the subject matter covered by the SAT, with the ability to teach relevant concepts effectively., • Experience with classroom management and creating engaging educational environments., • Knowledge of learning technology tools that enhance instructional delivery and student engagement., • Proven ability to develop effective lesson plans aligned with standardized test requirements., • Excellent presentation skills that clearly communicate complex concepts to diverse learners., • Experience working with students of varying ages and academic backgrounds., • Strong writing skills necessary for creating clear instructional materials, assessments, and progress reports.