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Job description American Institute of Science and Technology is immediately seeking RN Instructors/Teachers for our Home Health Aide (HHA) classes. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of registered nurse experience, at least 2 year of home care experience with a licensed home care agency, and a passion to teach and train caregivers. Location: Flushing, NY (Office-based classroom position) Key Responsibilities: Conduct frequent HHA training sessions as per the approved DOH/DOE curriculum. Manage all training presentations and maintain an organized classroom conducive to learning. Teach students about the expectations and demands of the home care setting. Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience At least 2 year of home care experience with a licensed home care agency. NYS Registered Nurse with an active license. Speaks Mandarin Chinese and/or Cantonese Preferred Experience: DOE Instructor's License - while it is not required to be hired, it will be needed to teach the courses. AIST will help you apply and sponsor your application. Training program design and delivery experience Knowledge of LHCSA and DOE rules and regulations Strong organizational and communication skills. Passion for teaching and motivating diverse learners. License/Certification (Required): Nursing Diploma stating qualification to practice as a Registered Nurse. Registration Certificate issued by the University of The State of NY Education Department, Office of The Professions. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Medical Specialty: Home Health Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Every weekend Monday to Friday Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Homecare Nursing: 2 years (Required) Language: English (Required) Mandarin (Required) Cantonese (Preferred) License/Certification: RN (Required) Ability to Relocate: Flushing, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Multiple locations Apply now or reach out to us for any questions!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are actively seeking coaches, college students, and youth development specialists to join our dynamic team of recess coaches from October 2024 through June 2025. As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our school communities and programming, which focuses on incorporating educational and engaging sports and fitness classes throughout the school day. About the role: Recess Coaches lead group games in schools across New York City during the school year. Coaches organize games and challenges that promote physical activity and positive interaction among children and young adults from Pre-K to middle school. Your goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and encourage proper exercise and eating habits among older children. You must be able to adapt your activities to accommodate and include children with different physical and development abilities. Weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday from 10:45am-1:45pm Location: Growing Up Green Charter School, 89-25 161st St. Jamaica, NY 11432 As a Recess Coach, you can expect to: - Teach skills and enhance children’s knowledge of physical fitness, health education, rhythm and dance, as well as individual and team sports, through Kids in the Game curriculum - Work cooperatively with other Kids in the Game staff members in planning a balanced recess & physical education program - Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement - Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the developmental needs of each child - Provide appropriate safety instruction and conduct safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the overall safety of all sports equipment and school spaces - Implement best practices in child behavior management to provide an orderly, productive environment in physical education classes and group activities - Evaluate each child's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports, and share regular progress reports with school administrators and Kids in the Game’s program management team - Collaborate with school administrators to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. - Communicate with parents and school counselors on each child’s progress - Performs other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor to successfully implement the physical education program

Job Summary The BPW Instructor plays a crucial role in delivering all of BPW Services that target students. Additionally the BPW Instructor teaches a variety of brain break activities to students in Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. The BPW Instructor works in various schools during the week but typically stays at one school for the majority of the day. The BPW Instructor will guide participants through various activities, exercises, workshops, and retreats, demonstrating expertise in BPW’s services. Flexibility to cover services across NYC's five boroughs is required. Responsibilities - Essential Duties: - Articulate the mission, vision, and services of Brain Power Wellness Services. - Understand the role of the Instructor, including being a professional representative of Brain Power Wellness Services, ensuring quality services, being a positive role model when implementing Brain Breaks in the classroom with students, and creating a positive and collaborative environment. - Be familiar with the contents of the BPW Teacher Binder and be able to locate and articulate its contents. - Understand the principles and brain science supporting the BP Activities (e.g., Water Up Fire Down) and incorporate them when teaching BP Activities so the audience understands the why behind doing the activities. - Instructor Responsibilities - Training: Master instructional modules, resources, program structure, and best practices. - Class Visits: Have a complete understanding of BPW’s program structure & best practices. Within one month have expertise, and be able to independently lead activities and explain core themes in all of the class Visit flows for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Special Education. Engage with students to encourage participation. Class Visits are typically 20 minutes in length (with some exceptions) with a 5 minute transition period between Class Visits. Depending on the school and schedule, an instructor on average may conduct anywhere from 8-12 visits on a given day. - Staff Wellness: Lead staff wellness sessions, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Student Leadership Program: Co-lead Student Leadership Program session, activities, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - School Retreats (Day & Overnight): Assist Trainers & FCs at the retreats, lead/co-lead wellness activities, lead/co-lead stations, manage groups, space setup, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Day School Retreats: Assist Trainers & FCs at the retreats, lead/co-lead day school retreat wellness activities, co-lead stations, assist with setup, and engage with the group to encourage participation. - Shadowing Services: Shadow a member of the NYC Services Team while they conduct services the BPW Instructor is training on to obtain exposure to those services and learn how to conduct them. - Debrief Meeting: At the end of services, have a debrief meeting with the principal of the school. Recap email is sent to the Field Coordinator to summarize what was discussed. - Learn Worlds Modules: Complete all assigned Learn World Modules and assessments. - Weekly Meetings: Have weekly check-in meetings with your Instructor Supervisor. - SIS: At the end of each work day, obtain (and create virtual Sign In Sheets for virtual sessions) and submit Sign-In Sheets (SIS) on the same day the service was provided timely so payment can be requested from DOE. - Daily Reports: At the end of each work day submit a Daily Report to your supervisor & FC describing the day's activities, areas of challenge and growth, and questions or concerns. Other Responsibilities - Arrive to all assigned services, and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service. - Provide coverage for services as needed, wherever needed in the 5 boroughs of NYC. - Attend weekly Staff Meetings either in person at the BPW office or virtually according to the weekly schedule. - Respond to emails, calls, texts, and Google Spaces announcements. - Take initiative when in the office to maintain a safe and clean environment for the BPW Team (e.g., assisting Office Manager in room set up/break down, cleaning, removing garbage, etc.). - Provide back-up support for the BPW Services team in order to get services completed on time. - Submit timesheets and expenses by the deadlines. - Participate in committees/groups that work on tasks which enhance the Instructor role experience, maintaining and developing the instructors skillset, or updating the materials Instructors work with. Professional Skills Professionalism | Punctuality | Accountability | Team Player | Growth Mindset | Effective And Respectful Communication | Professional Integrity | Autonomy | Confidence | Knowledgeable | Admin Skills | Time Management | Multi Tasking | Advanced Communication With School Leaders Schedule Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM Possible after-hours & weekend work due to staffing needs for business retreats & programming Travel required to facilitate and support BPW Services outside of New York City. EEO Statement BPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic!

Position: Kids Fitness Instructor Location: 345 W42nd Street, New York, NY10036 Schedule: 2 Days per Week, one hour each session Age Group: 2-4 years old About Us: We’re a vibrant preschool committed to fostering active and healthy lifestyles from a young age. Our fitness classes are designed to be fun, safe, and engaging, helping young children develop physical skills and a love for movement. Job Overview: We’re looking for an energetic and passionate Kids Fitness Instructor to lead fitness classes for our 2- to 4-year-olds. You’ll work with our young learners twice a week, introducing them to age-appropriate exercises, games, and activities that promote coordination, strength, and a positive attitude toward fitness. Responsibilities: Lead 2 fitness classes weekly for 2-4 year-olds Create engaging and safe activities suited for early childhood development Foster a fun, positive, and inclusive environment Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants Requirements: Experience working with young children (2-4 years) Background in fitness, early childhood education, or related field Strong communication and organizational skills Enthusiastic and friendly personality Apply Today! If you love working with kids and inspiring them to stay active, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Summary The BPW Trainer will represent Brain Power Wellness Services, leading various wellness workshops and retreats for school staff, parents, and students. Responsibilities include mastering and conducting training modules, ensuring a positive and collaborative environment, and integrating brain science principles into activities. Trainers will manage administrative duties, such as daily reporting, sign-in sheet submissions, and weekly check-ins. They are also expected to support staff development, participate in meetings, and contribute to maintaining a safe office environment. Flexibility to cover services across NYC's five boroughs is required. Responsibilities Essential Duties: - Articulate the mission, vision, and services of Brain Power Wellness Services. - Understand the role of the BPW Trainer, including being a professional representative of Brain Power Wellness Services, ensuring quality services, being a positive role model when implementing Brain Breaks in the classroom with students, and creating a positive and collaborative environment. - Be familiar with the contents of the BPW Teacher Binder and be able to locate and articulate its contents. - Understand the principles and brain science supporting the BP Activities (e.g., Water Up Fire Down) and incorporate them when teaching BPW - Represent BPW and take ownership for growing and strengthening the relationship between our school communities and BPW by integrating BPW’s program into the school culture. Conducting Services - Class Visits: Have a complete understanding of BPW’s program structure & best practices. Within one month have expertise, and be able to independently lead activities and explain core themes in all of the class Visit flows for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Special Education. Engage with students to encourage participation. Class Visits are typically 20 minutes in length (with some exceptions) with a 5 minute transition period between Class Visits. Depending on the school and schedule, an instructor on average may conduct anywhere from 8-12 visits on a given day. - School Aid Workshops: Lead School Aid workshops independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Staff Wellness: Lead staff wellness sessions, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Student Leadership Program: Lead Student Leadership Program session activities with a BPW Instructor, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Parent Workshops: Lead parent workshops independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Teacher and Staff Refresher Workshops: Lead workshops (day 1 - 3 curriculum) for small groups and large groups, and engage with participants to encourage participation. This includes conducting these workshops during common planning time for teachers. - Teacher and Staff Refresher Workshops: Lead independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. This includes conducting these workshops during common planning time for teachers. - School Retreats (Day & Overnight): Lead wellness activities, lead stations, manage groups, space setup, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Day School Retreats: Lead day school retreat wellness activities, co-lead stations, assist with setup, and engage with the group to encourage participation. - Team Leader: To support staff development team during internal Thursday training to co-facilitate training, model professional behaviors & skills in the workplace for other Instructors, good teamwork, and feedback on professionalism and quality of services. - Assisting Field Coordinator With Relationship Building With School Partners - Provides ongoing support to Field Coordinators in managing school partnerships, including follow-up communications to schools, principal meetings, and other relevant communication. - Support the FC with intaking requests and communicating from school partners by being an intermediary between Field Coordinators and school partners to ensure the communication between Field Coordinators and school partners are strong, and information is always relayed back to the Field Coordinator. Administrative Responsibilities - Training: Master instructional modules, resources, program structure, and best practices. - Shadowing Services: Shadow a member of the NYC Services Team while they conduct services to obtain exposure and training on services they need to learn how to conduct them. - Learn Worlds Modules: Complete all assigned Learn World Modules and assessments. - Debrief Meeting: At the end of services, have a debrief meeting with the principal of the school. Recap email is sent to the Field Coordinator to summarize what was discussed. - Weekly Meetings: Have weekly check-in meetings with your Instructor Supervisor. - SIS: At the end of each work day, obtain (and create virtual Sign In Sheets for virtual sessions) and submit Sign-In Sheets (SIS) on the same day the service was provided timely so payment can be requested from DOE. - Daily Reports: At the end of each work day submit a Daily Report to your supervisor & FC describing the days activities, areas of challenge and growth, and questions or concerns. Other Responsibilities - Arrive to all assigned services, and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service. - Provide coverage for services as needed, wherever needed in the 5 boroughs of NYC. - Attend weekly Staff Meetings either in person at the BPW office or virtually according to the weekly schedule. - Respond to emails, calls, texts, and Google Spaces announcements. - Take initiative when in the office to maintain a safe and clean environment for the BPW Team (e.g., assisting Office Manager in room set up/break down, cleaning, removing garbage, etc.). - Submit timesheets and expenses by the deadlines. - Provide back-up support for the BPW Services team in order to get services completed on time. - Participate in committees/groups that work on tasks which enhance the Instructor role experience, maintaining and developing the BPW Trainer’s skills, or updating the materials Instructors work with. Professional Skills Professionalism | Punctuality | Accountability | Team Player | Growth Mindset | Effective And Respectful Communication | Professional Integrity | Autonomy | Confidence | Knowledgeable | Admin Skills | Time Management | Multi Tasking | Advanced Communication With School Leaders Schedule - Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM - Possible after-hours & weekend work due to staffing needs for business retreats & programming - Travel required to facilitate and support BPW Services outside of New York City. EEO Statement BPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic!

Guyz and Galz, GYMGUYZ is revolutionizing the fitness industry as the leading in-home and on-site personal training company. If you are a dynamic trainer currently struggling to find growth opportunities in a traditional box gym, this is the perfect opportunity for you to unleash your potential and make a significant impact on the lives of our clients. We Offer · Competitive compensation with sales commission opportunities · Growth opportunities · Flexible schedule & being mobile · Employee recognition programs · Part-time, full-time potential · Extensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge · Recertification discounts · Ongoing support from our team of fitness professionals · Travel incentive: metro card cash value provided for team members Job Overview As a GYMGUYZ Master Trainer, you will play a crucial role in driving new business and delivering exceptional fitness training services to all our clients, while also serving as a brand ambassador. You will use your extensive fitness knowledge and results-driven experience to promote our brand and create personalized training programs tailored to individual client needs. Building rapport with prospective clients during assessments is essential, and you will confidently present our services, address concerns, close sales, and actively drive new business. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to mentor and train team members, contributing to their growth and development. Responsibilities · Provide in-home and on-site personal training sessions to clients of various fitness levels and goals. · Create personalized exercise programs utilizing the GYMGUYZ Fitness App tailored to each client's needs and preferences. · Conduct initial assessments and close initial sales. · Mentor personal trainers on the team. · Perform Reassessments and close renewal sales. · Drive new business through various marketing efforts. · Promote the GYMGUYZ brand to prospective individual and business clients. · Commute to and from client training sessions. · Maintain appointments in scheduling app. · Attend monthly team meetings and other duties as assigned. Qualifications · Nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ISSA, NASM, ACE, ACSM). · CPR/AED certification. · Previous sales experience in the fitness industry. · Demonstrated knowledge of exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition. · Willingness to travel to clients' homes and work flexible hours. · Team player or collaborative with others. · Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills. Company Overview GYMGUYZ is # 1 in Home Personal Training! We are the global leader in location-based fitness and personal training. We are a team of highly skilled, energetic, and driven individuals. GYMGUYZ continues to grow rapidly locally and internationally. GYMGUYZ team members provide convenient, customized, and creative workouts in the setting of our client's choice. We are a highly collaborative team that runs on FUEL (Fun, Unity, Earnings, and Leadership). Team members enjoy benefits that include competitive compensation rates, discounts, complimentary continuing education, other benefits, unlimited growth potential, and an outstanding culture!

Job Summary The BPW Trainer will represent Brain Power Wellness Services, leading various wellness workshops and retreats for school staff, parents, and students. Responsibilities include mastering and conducting training modules, ensuring a positive and collaborative environment, and integrating brain science principles into activities. Trainers will manage administrative duties, such as daily reporting, sign-in sheet submissions, and weekly check-ins. They are also expected to support staff development, participate in meetings, and contribute to maintaining a safe office environment. Flexibility to cover services across NYC's five boroughs is required. Responsibilities Essential Duties: - Articulate the mission, vision, and services of Brain Power Wellness Services. - Understand the role of the BPW Trainer, including being a professional representative of Brain Power Wellness Services, ensuring quality services, being a positive role model when implementing Brain Breaks in the classroom with students, and creating a positive and collaborative environment. - Be familiar with the contents of the BPW Teacher Binder and be able to locate and articulate its contents. - Understand the principles and brain science supporting the BP Activities (e.g., Water Up Fire Down) and incorporate them when teaching BPW - Represent BPW and take ownership for growing and strengthening the relationship between our school communities and BPW by integrating BPW’s program into the school culture. Conducting Services - Class Visits: Have a complete understanding of BPW’s program structure & best practices. Within one month have expertise, and be able to independently lead activities and explain core themes in all of the class Visit flows for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Special Education. Engage with students to encourage participation. Class Visits are typically 20 minutes in length (with some exceptions) with a 5 minute transition period between Class Visits. Depending on the school and schedule, an instructor on average may conduct anywhere from 8-12 visits on a given day. - School Aid Workshops: Lead School Aid workshops independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Staff Wellness: Lead staff wellness sessions, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Student Leadership Program: Lead Student Leadership Program session activities with a BPW Instructor, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Parent Workshops: Lead parent workshops independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Teacher and Staff Refresher Workshops: Lead workshops (day 1 - 3 curriculum) for small groups and large groups, and engage with participants to encourage participation. This includes conducting these workshops during common planning time for teachers. - Teacher and Staff Refresher Workshops: Lead independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. This includes conducting these workshops during common planning time for teachers. - School Retreats (Day & Overnight): Lead wellness activities, lead stations, manage groups, space setup, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Day School Retreats: Lead day school retreat wellness activities, co-lead stations, assist with setup, and engage with the group to encourage participation. - Team Leader: To support staff development team during internal Thursday training to co-facilitate training, model professional behaviors & skills in the workplace for other Instructors, good teamwork, and feedback on professionalism and quality of services. - Assisting Field Coordinator With Relationship Building With School Partners - Provides ongoing support to Field Coordinators in managing school partnerships, including follow-up communications to schools, principal meetings, and other relevant communication. - Support the FC with intaking requests and communicating from school partners by being an intermediary between Field Coordinators and school partners to ensure the communication between Field Coordinators and school partners are strong, and information is always relayed back to the Field Coordinator. Administrative Responsibilities - Training: Master instructional modules, resources, program structure, and best practices. - Shadowing Services: Shadow a member of the NYC Services Team while they conduct services to obtain exposure and training on services they need to learn how to conduct them. - Learn Worlds Modules: Complete all assigned Learn World Modules and assessments. - Debrief Meeting: At the end of services, have a debrief meeting with the principal of the school. Recap email is sent to the Field Coordinator to summarize what was discussed. - Weekly Meetings: Have weekly check-in meetings with your Instructor Supervisor. - SIS: At the end of each work day, obtain (and create virtual Sign In Sheets for virtual sessions) and submit Sign-In Sheets (SIS) on the same day the service was provided timely so payment can be requested from DOE. - Daily Reports: At the end of each work day submit a Daily Report to your supervisor & FC describing the days activities, areas of challenge and growth, and questions or concerns. Other Responsibilities - Arrive to all assigned services, and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service. - Provide coverage for services as needed, wherever needed in the 5 boroughs of NYC. - Attend weekly Staff Meetings either in person at the BPW office or virtually according to the weekly schedule. - Respond to emails, calls, texts, and Google Spaces announcements. - Take initiative when in the office to maintain a safe and clean environment for the BPW Team (e.g., assisting Office Manager in room set up/break down, cleaning, removing garbage, etc.). - Submit timesheets and expenses by the deadlines. - Provide back-up support for the BPW Services team in order to get services completed on time. - Participate in committees/groups that work on tasks which enhance the Instructor role experience, maintaining and developing the BPW Trainer’s skills, or updating the materials Instructors work with. Professional Skills Professionalism | Punctuality | Accountability | Team Player | Growth Mindset | Effective And Respectful Communication | Professional Integrity | Autonomy | Confidence | Knowledgeable | Admin Skills | Time Management | Multi Tasking | Advanced Communication With School Leaders Schedule - Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM - Possible after-hours & weekend work due to staffing needs for business retreats & programming - Travel required to facilitate and support BPW Services outside of New York City. EEO Statement BPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic!

Experienced Dog Trainer (1099 Opportunity) - Board and Train Company: Omega Paws Dog Training Location: Your Home Job Type: Contract, 1099 Opportunity Duration: 2-3 Weeks (Depending on Owner) Compensation: $500 - $550 (Depending on Experience) Omega Paws, a reputable dog training company, is seeking an experienced and dedicated dog trainer for a 1099 opportunity. The successful candidate will be responsible for boarding and training dogs for 2-3 weeks, providing daily training videos or photos, and ensuring the well-being and progress of each canine client. Responsibilities: Board and train dogs for a period of 2-3 weeks based on the owner's preferences. Provide daily training videos or photos to update owners on their dog's progress. Utilize positive reinforcement techniques combined with E collars for off-leash reliability and recall. Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the dogs under your care. Transport dogs to and from the training facility with reliable transportation. Requirements: Proven experience as a dog trainer with a strong portfolio of successful training cases. Own all necessary training equipment and have a dog-friendly home suitable for training. Possess reliable transportation for picking up and dropping off dogs. Maintain dog trainer insurance and possess a valid business license or DBA. Training Methodology: We employ a positive reinforcement approach combined with E collars to ensure off-leash reliability and recall. Our training philosophy centers on creating a positive and trusting relationship between trainers and dogs, emphasizing reward-based methods for behavior improvement. Availability and Schedule: The successful candidate must be available for boarding and training with a minimum of 4 hours dedicated to training time, including exposure training. This commitment ensures comprehensive and effective training for the dogs in our care. Client Interactions: Daily Updates: Trainers are required to provide daily blog updates by 6 pm, keeping clients informed about their dog's progress, activities, and any notable achievements during training. Weekly Virtual Meet-ups: Regular virtual meetings will be conducted to assess the trainer and dog's progress, address any concerns, and provide guidance on additional training needs. These sessions are crucial for maintaining communication and ensuring both trainer and dog are on the right track.

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.

We are looking for a dynamic after-school instructor to join our after-school program. In this role, you'll be in charge of overseeing and planning daily activities, preparing learning materials, and helping students with homework. You'll also create progress reports to inform parents about their child's studies and personal development.