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  • Senior Product Designer
    Senior Product Designer
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Blank Street Blank Street is on a mission to become the defining food & beverage brand of our generation. At 100+ locations, we've built one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the US and UK, and are quickly becoming the go-to spot for the next generation of coffee and matcha drinkers. With a large global roadmap ahead, we're shaping the future through elevated beverages, thoughtful store designs, and hospitality-driven experiences. Add a Spark to the Ordinary At Blank Street, we're building thoughtful, beautifully designed experiences, both in-store and digitally. We're looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our Product Design team to help drive exciting initiatives. As a Senior Product Designer, you will own the design of our consumer app and internal tools, combining user research, a strategic mindset, and design skills across both UX and Visual to deliver stellar customer experiences. You are not only a craft expert across UX and visual design, but also a strategic partner who helps shape what we build and why. You bring a strong point of view grounded in research and data, and you are comfortable navigating ambiguity to define product direction. You translate insights into actionable design strategies, aligning user needs with business goals. You advocate for the customer at every stage, ensuring that design decisions are intentional, scalable, and impactful. This role is fully in-person and based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. What You'll Own: App Experience Design • Lead the end-to-end design process for the consumer app, from discovery and research through concept development, design execution, and post-launch iteration, • Design holistic experiences --- systems, flows, and interfaces --- that are intuitive, elegant, and scalable, • Create wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and prototypes to communicate ideas effectively Internal Tools Design • Own the design of internal tools that support operations, store teams, and other internal users, • Ensure internal-facing products are intuitive and reduce friction in day-to-day workflows User Research & Insights • Plan and conduct user research to uncover insights, validate hypotheses, and inform product strategy, • Translate research findings into clear product opportunities, frameworks, and design directions, • Champion a user-centered and data-informed design culture, advocating for best practices across teams Collaboration & Standards • Partner closely with product and engineering to shape roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based on user and business impact, • Serve as a steward of the team's design system, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across platforms while sharing ownership with the broader team, • Present and communicate complex ideas and design rationale to stakeholders at all levels, • Explore and integrate AI-driven opportunities into the product experience where relevant Requirements: • 5-7 years of experience minimum in a product design, user experience, or equivalent role, with demonstrated leadership on complex digital products, • Bachelor's degree preferred, with multidisciplinary background such as psychology, computer science, information sciences, human/computer interface design or commerce/business, • Strong foundation in user research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), including user interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, and synthesis of insights into product direction, • Experienced, innovative and forward-thinking designer who can demonstrate leadership of medium-scale projects from concept to completion - research, approach, design strategy, systems, and implementation, • Experience contributing to and evolving design systems and tokens in partnership with engineers., • Experience working with generative AI, personalization systems, or recommendation engines, • Proven interpersonal skills, stakeholder relation skills, and ability to work in a team environment, • Strong storytelling with excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, • High proficiency in the use of tools such as Figma as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and Google Slides Benefits & Perks: • $140,000 - $160,000 annual base salary, • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future., • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program -- yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • Assistant Principal: Train in NY, Launch in Miami
    Assistant Principal: Train in NY, Launch in Miami
    2 hours ago
    Full-time
    New York

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Join the Mission: From the Tri-State to the Sunshine State Tired of the Northeast winters? Ready to trade the slush for the sunshine without leaving the mission behind? Success Academy is the fourth-largest public school system in New York State, serving nearly 22,000 predominantly Black and Hispanic students from low-income backgrounds. We lead the state in math and reading performance, and 100% of our graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges. We've proven what's possible in New York---now, we're taking that proven excellence to Florida. The Opportunity: Train in NY, Launch in Miami We are looking for high-performing Tri-State educators ready to make a literal life-style change. This is a unique, phased transition for the 2027-2028 Florida launch: • Year 1 (The Training Ground): Spend the upcoming school year in New York City. You will immerse yourself in our culture, master our curriculum, and train alongside our most seasoned leaders., • Year 2 (The Move): In Summer 2027, you will relocate to Florida as a founding Assistant Principal to open our inaugural Miami-Dade County schools. Why Make the Move? • Leave the cold behind. Imagine finishing a high-impact school day and heading to the beach instead of shoveling snow. This isn't just a career move; it's a total upgrade to your quality of life., • Be a Founder: You'll be on the ground floor of Success Academy's historic first expansion outside of New York., • No Compromise on Excellence: You don't have to choose between a premier career in education reform and a warmer climate. You get the "sky-high" standards of SA with the lifestyle of Miami., • A New Chapter for Florida: You will play a pivotal role in delivering a life-changing education to underserved children in Miami, applying the expertise you honed in the Tri-State. If you're a proven leader in the NY/NJ/CT area ready to trade your winter coat for a founding role in the Sunshine State, your next chapter starts here. Position Summary: The Assistant Principal role at Success Academy is a high-impact leadership position for educators who want to develop adults, strengthen teaching and learning, and drive outstanding student outcomes across an entire school. The role is fundamentally about people management to achieve high-quality learning for every student. The Assistant Principal takes full ownership of schooling and instructional excellence across multiple grade levels and content areas, developing and holding teachers accountable to meet and exceed Success Academy's school quality standards. As a key member of the leadership team, the Assistant Principal has a deep understanding of the SA standard for excellence, communicates expectations with clarity, and acts quickly to improve adult practice through feedback and coaching. In close partnership with the Principal, the Assistant Principal helps lead school-wide systems, professional development, and family engagement, ensuring excellence throughout the building. This position is intentionally designed as a pathway to the principalship. Assistant Principals master people management, instructional leadership, and school culture stewardship, with the expectation of readiness for the principal role within three years. Core Responsibilities: • Drive and monitor progress toward organizational priorities and outcomes., • Uphold, communicate, and build investment in Success Academy standards for professionalism, instructional quality, and scholar work., • Develop and change the way adults approach the work, providing clear expectations, precise feedback, and accountability for meeting SA standards., • Observe and monitor grade team and schoolwide culture, actively shaping a positive, results-driven environment grounded in professionalism, ownership, and excellence., • Set and maintain a high pace of change and improvement across teams., • Minimize academic failure and promote high-quality learning across classrooms through accurate diagnosis of gaps in instructional practice and mindsets, and direct, actionable coaching to drive fast change. Founding Assistant Principal Year-Long Leadership Training Program: Success Academy makes a significant investment in your development, beginning with a year-long leadership training and development program in New York City during the 2026-27 school year. This immersive program prepares you for the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school with intensive, hands-on training focused on managing and developing adults, driving instructional quality, and executing organizational priorities. This best-in-class SA leadership program has a proven track record of developing exemplary principals who build and sustain top-ranked public schools. You will emerge prepared to manage high-performing teams, drive schoolwide learning quality, and advance rapidly into senior school leadership --- while helping shape the future of Success Academy in Florida. What The Assistant Principal Training Experience Includes: • A year-long leadership training and development program in New York City with one-on-one coaching and regular leadership and professional learning opportunities tailored to the founding Florida AP cohort., • Continued development once you assume the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school in the summer, 2027., • Preparation for future principalship within a high-performing school network. We encourage you to reach out or apply even if you have questions or would be unable to relocate to New York for a year Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor's Degree Experience: • A minimum of one year of teaching or educational leadership experience, • Prior experience working in a high-intensity, excellent, rigorous, fast-paced environment Skills & Attributes: • Approaches work with consummate professionalism, integrity, and responsibility., • Strong leadership potential with a clear desire to grow into senior school leadership., • Grit, resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset., • Embraces rapid change as a leadership advantage; eager to receive and implement feedback immediately., • Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills., • Enjoys holding kids and adults accountable to high expectations and achieving excellence., • Ambitious and competitive in the service of results; energized by clear benchmarks and the opportunity to learn from what's working., • Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Strong sense of ownership for self and team development, performance, and outcomes., • Thinks strategically about people --- how to motivate, develop, and influence to change mindsets and behavior. Benefits: At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our teachers, through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways that enable you to advance into leadership within an average of three years! Health & Wellbeing that Starts Day One • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP --- effective on your first day. SA covers 82% of our most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually towards your medical, dental, and vision coverage., • Employees receive a $50 cellphone stipend every month! ($600 annually), • Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses., • Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace., • Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts. Time to Recharge • Enjoy paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks and holidays, • Generous paid parental leave for new parents. Accelerated Growth & Recognition • Salary growth that provides significant yearly % increases with opportunities to increase earning potential through performance based incentives, • An employee recognition program that offers opportunities for awards and acknowledgment. Financial Security for Your Future • 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match., • Quarterly employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) - up to $2,400/year!, • Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage., • Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans. Compensation: Total year one cash compensation earning potential for this role is up to $115,800, including base salary, relocation support, and performance-based bonus eligibility. Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our [Privacy Policy](https://www.successacademies.org/notices/). Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

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  • English–Korean Bilingual Executive Assistant
    English–Korean Bilingual Executive Assistant
    17 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Location: New York City Position: Full-time or Part-time Reports to: Director of NYC Global Center Are you highly organized, adaptable, and interested in supporting the operations and growth of a dynamic international education organization? NYC Global Center is seeking a thoughtful, capable, and proactive English–Korean Bilingual Executive Assistant to work directly with the Director in supporting multiple school locations and organizational initiatives. This role is for a growth-oriented position for someone who enjoys multitasking, strategic coordination, problem-solving, and learning how educational organizations operate behind the scenes. The Executive Assistant will support daily operations, assist with special projects, coordinate communication across teams, and help turn ideas into action efficiently and professionally. The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and eager to grow professionally while working closely with leadership. Candidates with backgrounds in marketing, finance, education, business, or related fields are especially encouraged to apply. This position is intentionally broad and designed to evolve over time. As capability, judgment, and reliability are demonstrated, the Executive Assistant may gradually take ownership of recurring initiatives, operational areas, or strategic projects while continuing to support organizational operations. Responsibilities Provide direct day-to-day support to the Director across multiple operational priorities and school locations Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of special projects and organizational initiatives Help organize schedules, documents, reports, meetings, and follow-up tasks Support communication and coordination across departments and campuses Maintain organized spreadsheets, records, reports, and filing systems Assist with operational, administrative, financial, and logistical tasks as priorities shift Support marketing-related projects, outreach efforts, and strategic initiatives Help monitor workflows and ensure projects move forward smoothly and efficiently Communicate professionally with staff, students, partners, and external contacts when needed Step in proactively where support is most needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Recent college graduates and master’s degree graduates are welcome to apply School will provide training for the right candidate Fluent in English and Korean (spoken and written) 1–3 years of professional experience preferred, though strong entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, digital platforms, and AI-driven workplace tools and technologies Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Marketing strategy knowledge or financial background is a strong plus Education industry experience is a plus Traits & Skills Highly organized, dependable, and proactive Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities Excellent time management and prioritization skills Professional and respectful in all interactions Adaptable and calm under pressure Strong sense of urgency and accountability Eager to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality Comfortable supporting a wide variety of operational and strategic projects Candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds — including marketing, finance, business, education, communications, arts, or humanities — are encouraged to apply. Growth & Development This role is designed to grow with the right candidate. Over time, and with demonstrated capability and trust, the Executive Assistant may take increasing ownership of operational areas, strategic initiatives, or management responsibilities while working closely with the Director. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Professional development and growth opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain hands-on operational experience Schedule & Location Full-time or part-time available Monday–Friday schedule Work across multiple NYC school locations as needed Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Work Location: In person

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