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Description SUMMER GROUP LEADERS - $16.25 PER HOUR/Full-Time 35 HOURS PER WEEK We are excited about the 2024 Summer Rising Program which will operate during the months of July and August. Phipps Neighborhoods is seeking candidates to be part of this great summer program for the elementary and middle school students we provide programming to in the Bronx. Join our team and be part of a great summer experience for our summer program participants! Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources. Position Summary: The Summer Group Leader is responsible for working closely with groups of elementary or middle school students, helping them to achieve their best in both academic and non-academic settings. Summer Group Leaders develop, implement, and participate in a range of activities geared towards making the students excited about being in an academically and culturally enriching environment. Summer Group Leaders will help young people to develop strategies for meeting their goals and improving their academic skills. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide supervision and ensure the safety of program participants at all times, including during trips. Engage students in a wide range of project-based learning activities. Maintain accurate participant attendance, activity and sign-out records. Develop lesson plans and curriculum in accordance with program schedule, programmatic themes, objectives, and outcomes. Document student progress. Establish a comfortable learning environment and implement clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations and rules. Model appropriate child development practices. Uphold program policies and procedures and ensure proper use of supplies and materials. Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization. Maintain ongoing open communication with the teachers. Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops and program events. Communicate with all staff, parents, children and community members in a polite and respectful manner so as to represent the program in a professional way. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director Qualifications: The candidate must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED. Graduating High School Seniors are eligible to apply if are at least 18 years of age by the start of summer programming (7/1/2024) - You must provide proof of graduation before summer programming begins. Preferred Education - Bachelor's Degree or better in Academic/Education related field. One year or more of relevant work experience. In order to be considered for the role, please click on the link below and complete the application: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/PHI1005/JobBoard/d214740c-ca40-4152-b685-d0cc250f7326/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=b7a649fd-3487-4e30-b726-252706bdaac3 PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to bend, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

We are looking for enthusiastic, happy, self-motivated, committed, reliable and team-players preschool teachers for our locations in Brooklyn, New York Lead Teacher $20.00 - $22.00 hr Assistant Teacher $18.00 - $19.00 hr Depending on experience, certificates and education. Qualifications and Responsibilities: - We need team-players with great and positive attitude. You can learn, train and get more skills later with us. - Lead Teacher: Child Development Associate (CDA), Group Teacher, or Associates Degree in education or related field; Bachelors Degree in education or related field is preferred. - Plan and prepare lesson plans. - Interact with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and physical activities. - Commitment to the Profession – Demonstrates a commitment to early child education and effectiveness in enabling children to achieve high levels of developmental and academic growth. - Communication – Ability to read, write, and communicate using proper English grammar, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. - Focus on solutions. Able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem solving skills in complex and critical situations such as injuries and accidents. - Passionate about their job and love for children. - Creative. Smile and make children smile. - Childcare experience (Infants and toddlers preferred). - Bachelor Degree preferred. - W2, background check. Authorized to work in the US. Benefits: - Generous paid time off. - No nights, weekends, or holidays! - Flexible pay options to meet your needs. - Health benefits. - Employee mentoring including hands-on training, shadowing and support. - Tuition for children.

Young Risers LLC Education Director Description: Young Risers LLC is seeking an Education Director who, under the supervision of the Executive Director, will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports our vision, mission and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of our students, ages birth to 5 years, within the inspirational Reggio Approach. Qualifications: § Minimum Bachelors/ Master’s Degree preferred in early Childhood Education § NYS teaching certification and previous lead teacher experience. The ability and patience to prepare documents and make strong policies will bring about a significant and positive improvement in education quality. The ability to multitask; work on several projects simultaneously to meet the academic environment’s demands. First-class organizational skills; organizing and presenting reports, PowerPoint presentations, assessments, and more. Ability to use tact diplomacy in interactions with all relevant parties; because you will be dealing and interacting with people from different backgrounds and disciplines, the ability to be sensitive to other people’s opinions while trying to find common ground is essential to possess. Strong ethical conduct: you must maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in the discharge of your duties, putting all personal, religious and political bias aside. Hours & Salary: § Monday thru Friday 8:30am – 6pm § Paid holidays and trainings, 5 PTO’s and 401K (after first year of hire) § Starting at $68,000 with minimum qualifications. Duties Responsibilities: · Develop a curriculum and program inspired by the Reggio Approach - Take part in professional, self and team building activities based on the ideals of the Reggio Approach. - Along with the Executive Director and teachers provide a safe and stimulating environment, ‘Third Teacher’, that provokes inquiry and wonder based on children’s intertest. - Plan with educators a developmentally appropriate emergent curriculum and engaging lessons that meet children’s interests, state requirements and parent expectations. · Oversee Staff - Assist with or conduct interviews of prospective staff members and train all staff. - Supervise monthly classroom schedules and routines in accordance with the vision and mission of Young Risers Childhood Program. - Create and attend monthly staff meetings and functions of the Early Childhood Program. - Give guidance and direction to all staff and volunteers. - Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members. · Manage Facilities - Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program- must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly. - Be licensed in food protection, FDNY: S95 and F07 - Conduct fire drills and manage emergency procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the center. - Carry out the adopted recruitment and enrollment policies. - Keep student and staff attendance and tuition records. - Keep all records required by the NYCDOHMH/ OCFS and Aspire: Maintain accurate program documentation; including but not limited to incident/ accident/ behavior reports, sign-in/ sign-out, development/ growth forms; document eating and sleeping, parent surveys, etc. - Meet with all NYC representatives regarding inspection. - Review and help carry out fire, tornado, and disaster drills. - Be aware of and comply with all personnel policies and NYCDOHMH Article 47. · Create a Budget - Assist with the preparation of the annual budget in relation to school supplies, holiday celebrations and festivities, teacher appreciation and individual classroom needs. - Operate the school within the budget. · Market the Facility - Create a marketing plan within the school budget to promote awareness of the facility and its services. · Meet with Families and Teachers - Maintain an active system of parent-school relationships by keeping parents up to date on their child’s development and progress. - Discuss with parents’ ways in addressing any learning or behavioral issues. - Contact agencies and make referrals to help children with special needs. - Plan and fulfill parent involvement, parent-teacher conferences, holiday festivities and all celebrations.

Overview The New Media and Digital Design (NMDD) program at Fordham University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty to teach two sections of a Creative Coding course using p5.js in the Fall 2024 semester. The Fall 2024 semester at Fordham University begins on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and the two sections meet at the following times: - Section 1: Mondays 2:30PM - 05:15PM - Section 2: Mondays 6:00PM - 08:45PM Teaching takes place in person at the university’s Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. A pre-existing syllabus is available for use by instructors. The existing syllabus (open to change) focuses almost entirely on the use of p5.js to learn basic coding concepts such as variables, loops, graphics, analyzing sound data, u5, using ml5, etc. In addition to this class time, instructors are required to hold regular weekly office hours (which can be held remotely). Class enrollment sizes typically range from 15-35 students. Part-time faculty at Fordham University are represented by Fordham Faculty United, part of the SEIU Union. A collective bargaining agreement between FFU and Fordham University is in place and can be viewed here. Working at Fordham Fordham University offers a competitive rate of pay and adjunct instructors are invited to join the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents non tenure-track faculty at the university. Full details of pay schedule, benefits and policies can be found at https://www.fordham.edu/info/28368/info_for_adjunct_faculty About Fordham University Fordham University, The Jesuit University of New York, offers its students a highly dedicated faculty, a heady intellectual atmosphere, emphasis on ethics and social justice, and respect for all individuals, religions, cultures, and creeds. Fordham students spend over one million hours per year engaged in community service. With over 15,500 students, Fordham's Carnegie classification is Research University (High Research Activity)—one of just 99 universities in America to receive this designation. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report ranked Fordham's undergraduate program 70th in the nation among all universities and 49th in the nation among private universities, placing it among the Tier 1 national universities. The 2019 Princeton Review ranks Fordham’s student newspapers and campus radio station among the best in the nation. Fordham also scores highly on many other lists of the world’s top universities. Qualifications Qualified applicants will have a terminal degree or equivalent professional/academic/creative experience. We also typically require that instructors join us with a minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience in higher education. In addition, we are seeking candidates who possess: - Proven working knowledge of p5.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS - Ability to propose and (re)design courses in an effort to support their program in advancing its curricular goals - Interest in teaching additional courses in their field for the New Media and Digital Design program at Fordham a plus - Experience using/teaching ml5 (e.g., PoseNet, Handpose) a plus Application Instructions The New Media and Digital Design program at Fordham University has moved to using Interfolio to support its hiring requirements. Please note that as of September 2023, we only accept inquiries and applications to teach via this platform. If you are interested in teaching in our department, please use Interfolio to submit an application. The application process involves the submission of the following documents: 1. Current C.V. 2. List of courses currently / previously taught (including institution and semester/year) 3. A short cover letter with an addendum which contains: (i) A brief explanation of their teaching philosophy, and (ii) A link to examples of “creative coding” work (pref if uses p5). Applications will begin to be looked at on April 20th. Job will remain open until position is filled. Selected candidates will be invited for a short interview in May/June.

We are in search of a dynamic house manager to manage the daily workings of the household, which encompass meal planning and preparation, conducting grocery shopping, and arranging maintenance services. This position requires transportation of children to and from various sports activities, alongside assistance with their academic tasks. While the children are at school, the individual will undertake household errands and manage the home's operational needs, including overseeing the cleaning team and managing seasonal tasks like HVAC inspections. The school year introduces variability in after-school activity schedules, necessitating occasional late pickups, with the timetable finalizing shortly before each season commences. The sports calendar includes hockey (fall/winter and year-round), lacrosse (spring), basketball (spring), and tennis (year-round).

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, history, chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering) Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations) Supervise a classroom of 20+ students

Full job description Campus is on a mission to maximize access to a world-class education. At Campus, students come first, and we mean it. Our goal is to enable everyone to have access to a superb education without having to take on student debt. We power online two-year degree programs featuring live, online interactive classes led exclusively by faculty from top-ranking schools in the country (think Princeton, NYU, UCLA, Spelman, and more) – all at community college costs. We're backed by an investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education - our investors include Sam Altman (OpenAI), Jason Citron (Discord), Peter Thiel (Founders Fund), Michael Bloomberg (Bloomberg Ventures), Shaquille O'Neal and others who support our vision for the future of education in America. Position Overview: The Admissions department has a critical team of Admissions Counselors across the country who interact with potential students on a daily basis. Our Admissions Counselors serve as the first point of contact for prospective students as they explore their college options. This team helps prospective students understand how Campus can meet their academic needs and supports them closely throughout the evaluation and enrollment process. As an Admissions Counselor your primary responsibility will be to grow overall student enrollments, educate potential students on the value of Campus, and take part in the college admissions process. You will partner closely with Marketing, Student Success and other internal teams to ensure a seamless transition for students through setting processes, procedures, customer service standards, and ensuring their delivery to all prospective students. This role reports to the Director of Admissions. What you'll do: Make outbound calls, emails, SMS, and live chats to potential students who have requested information about Campus programs Own the full-cycle admissions process Evaluate the prospective student's needs, interests, and qualifications while providing clear and concise information to help the prospective student make an informed decision on program/course offering, delivery mode, and school fit Present information accurately and ethically regarding the school, program offerings, structure, accreditation, cost, and benefits specific to the prospective student Generate inquiries from prospective students that convert to enrolled students Share the value of Campus with prospective students Assist in reducing pre-enrollment attrition About you: 1 to 2 years of experience in higher education admissions and recruiting Experience in a KPI/ metric driven environment with a sense of urgency A deep understanding of the sales process and the challenges and opportunities it presents Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment Proficient in working within Salesforce or a related CRM system and advanced knowledge of GSuite Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities simultaneously Has passion for ensuring access to higher education Location: NYC | Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in our Tribeca office from 10 am to 7 pm EST daily What you'll get: Opportunity for impact– as an early team member, you'll be an integral player in bringing our vision for American higher education to life Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 Equity: A competitive equity package befitting this crucial role Unlimited PTO and hybrid work schedule

Job Description: Are you passionate about music and eager to dive into the world of concert production? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have a keen eye for detail? If so, we want you to join our team as a Concert Production Assistant Intern for the upcoming Guitar Masters Festival! About Us: The Guitar Masters Festival is a prestigious event celebrating the artistry and skill of guitarists from around the world. From April 25th to 29th, our festival will showcase renowned musicians, workshops, and performances that will captivate audiences and inspire guitar enthusiasts everywhere. Responsibilities: - Assist in the coordination and execution of all aspects of concert production, including stage setup, soundcheck, and artist support. - Collaborate with the production team to ensure smooth operations during rehearsals and performances. - Help with logistics and coordination of equipment, props, and other necessary materials. - Provide support to artists and performers as needed throughout the festival. - Assist in managing volunteers and coordinating their tasks during the event. Requirements: Strong passion for music and live events, with previous experience in concert production preferred. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team. Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, leading up to and during the festival. Must be enrolled in a school work-study program and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship. Perks: - Gain hands-on experience in concert production within the music and events industry. - Opportunity to network with industry professionals and artists participating in the festival. - Flexible schedule with remote work options. - Potential for future employment or references based on performance. Please note: this is a non-paid position and should be provisioned by your school for academic credit as part of your work-study program. If you're ready to be part of an exciting musical experience and contribute to the success of the Guitar Masters Festival, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team!

Job Description: Are you passionate about music, marketing, and social media? Do you have a knack for creating engaging content and connecting with audiences online? If so, we want you to join our team as a Social Media and Marketing Intern for the upcoming Guitar Masters Festival! About Us: The Guitar Masters Festival is a prestigious event celebrating the artistry and skill of guitarists from around the world. From April 25th to 29th, our festival will showcase renowned musicians, workshops, and performances that will captivate audiences and inspire guitar enthusiasts everywhere. Responsibilities: - Develop and execute social media marketing strategies to promote the Guitar Masters Festival across various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). - Create compelling content, including posts, stories, and videos, to engage our audience and increase brand awareness. - Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries, and engage with followers in a timely manner. - Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm creative ideas and initiatives to enhance the festival's online presence. - Assist in tracking and analyzing social media metrics to measure the success of campaigns and identify areas for improvement. Requirements: - Strong passion for music, particularly guitar-related genres and events. - Proficiency in social media platforms and tools, with experience in managing accounts for events or brands preferred. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Creativity and ability to think outside the box when developing content and marketing strategies. - Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Availability to work remotely and attend occasional team meetings. Perks: - Gain hands-on experience in marketing and social media within the music and events industry. - Opportunity to network with industry professionals and artists participating in the festival. - Flexible schedule with remote work options. - Potential for future employment or references based on performance. Please Note: This is a non-paid position and should be provisioned by your school for academic credit as part of your work-study program. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey promoting one of the most prestigious guitar festivals, we want to hear from you!