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Job Title: Member Services Representative (Benefits Specialist) Department: Member Services The 32BJ Benefit Funds is growing, and we’re currently seeking mission-driven Benefit Specialists (Member Services Representatives) to join our team. We offer: Competitive Salary coupled with a great work/life balance Prime Location - Flatiron District in Manhattan (NYC) Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental & vision coverage with no employee contribution to the premium for a family plan Pension Benefit that includes monthly employer contributions Retirement Benefit that includes 3% 401K employer contributions Professional Coverage/Reimbursement includes Tuition Reimbursement Program Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, and sick days Federal Paid Holidays – Up to 11 days off with pay And more... Mission-driven, internal job growth opportunities Annual Salary Clarification: Non-Bilingual: $50,926.57; Bilingual: $53,063.84 - Per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for OT per business needs) Work Hours: 35 Total (Available shifts Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm) About Us: Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services. Through our commitment, we embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST). By following our core values, employees are open to different and new ways of doing things, take active steps to improve the organization, create an environment of trust and respect, approach their work with the intent of a positive outcome, and work collaboratively with colleagues. For 2023 and beyond, 32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to further help the lives of our hard-working members and their families. We use cutting edge technology such as: M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more. Through this technology investment, we have gathered and analyzed thousands of data insights to influence health insurance legislation and propose new health policy. Our efforts have galvanized many leaders and the consensus is there is plenty more work to be done. Please take a moment to watch our video to learn more about our culture and contributions to our members: youtu.be/hYNdMGLn19A Position Summary: After extensive paid training and under the supervision of the Member Services Call Center or Welcome Center Supervisor and MSR 2/3 Team, works as a Benefits Specialist for the Member Services Call Center or Welcome Center to assist participants with information for all the benefits offered by the Fund. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collecting and analyzing data/information to resolve a problem in real time, at high volume standards. Provide customer service to participants to resolve eligibility or Fund benefit issues. Displayed proficiency in all processing systems: eligibility process, Health benefits and system, COOL/V3/DYNAMICS system, CRM/WF and vendor systems Displayed proficiency in all Funds (Health, Pension, Legal, SRSP, Shortman). Handling of inquiries through vendors, Medical, Optical, Pharmacy, Dental and Employee Assistance. Follow workflows to resolve participant questions. Representatives analyze and interpret customer phone and written correspondence. Ongoing management of own inventory of work accumulated through Participant interactions/inquiries. These inquiries will involve customer complaints or inquiries on eligibility, enrollment, benefits and claims, and Pension related issues. Operating computers with multiple information screens to research and resolve customer inquiries on line. Representatives ensure that all processing meets or exceeds MSR Quality measurement objective and performance standards, including, but not limited to, handling and documentation. Ability to effectively communicate to Participants. Perform any other relevant, related or pertinent work or duties as requested or assigned. Qualifications: To perform the job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. As well, the candidate must be free of any disciplinary actions. Technical Skills: Strong computer skills. Detailed knowledge of benefits as displayed in training and determined through subject matter exams utilizing OneView, vendor systems, COOL/V3/DYNAMICS and CRM processing system. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. A demonstrated capability to manipulate and use multiple software programs and macros simultaneously including Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows and Outlook applications. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills. Strong ability to multitask. Various work schedules available. Interpersonal Skills: Strong oral and written interpersonal skills. Demonstrated customer service orientation. Ability to effectively operate in fast-paced work environment. Excellent listening skills. Detail oriented with excellent organization and communication skills. Experience working directly with customers. Education and/or Experience: High School diploma, some college preferred; Health Care, Employee Benefits and/or Customer Service experience are strongly preferred. Bilingual Language Skills: Fluent in multiple languages is a plus, but not required. Reasoning Ability: Above average. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

At Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, we’re passionate about nurturing young minds ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our early childhood programs are thoughtfully designed to provide age-appropriate care while fostering a lifelong love of learning. From our dedicated educators to our enriching curriculum and welcoming locations, we take pride in offering a holistic educational experience for every child. Join the Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Team! Location: Staten Island, N.Y We are currently seeking an inspiring and dynamic Education Director to lead our Staten Island team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. What We’re Looking For A visionary leader with a strong foundation in early childhood who can: - Foster a positive, supportive team culture through clear, open communication. - Collaborate effectively with teachers, staff, and families to support student growth and success. - Make informed, data-driven decisions that reflect best practices in early education. Key Responsibilities - Evaluate and enhance classroom instruction and intervention strategies. - Lead curriculum implementation, training, and ongoing professional development. - Oversee classroom resources to ensure effective and engaging learning environments. - Stay informed on current research and trends in early childhood/special education. - Hire, support, and retain high-quality educational professionals. - Promote team collaboration, goal-setting, and professional growth. - Analyze assessment data to track student progress and guide instructional decisions. - Ensure a safe, secure, and compliant environment in line with DOH and DOE standards. - Coordinate classroom transitions, maintain enrollment records, and manage wait-lists. - Facilitate regular safety drills and conduct policy/procedure training. - Build strong partnerships with caregivers and encourage family engagement in the learning process. Qualifications - Masters Degree in Education or related field NYS Teaching Certification in - Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2 or 2nd-6th Grade) If you're a driven educational leader ready to make a meaningful impact in early learning, we’d love to hear from you!

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.