The Lead Teacher at Brooklyn Free Space (BFS) is responsible for the general supervision and management of a classroom. She or he must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood development. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to all members of the school community and to effectively lead a teaching team. She or he must maintain a professional attitude, have a warm and friendly personality, and treat all children with dignity and respect. She or he must be able to meet the requirements of all licensing agencies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Teaching Plan, supervise, and implement classroom programs in accordance with the policies of the school and requirements of licensing agencies. Gear program to needs of individual children, as well as the whole group, with concern for their interests, abilities, talents and individual style, and pace of learning. Engage in ongoing evaluation and assessment procedures needed to assess children’s developmental levels and support curriculum planning. Implement methods for effectively integrating the support, skills, and talents of the teaching team members in all areas of the classroom environment. Administration Assume an equal share of staff joint housekeeping responsibilities. Maintain ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom, with a clear focus on documentation of the children’s work. Facilitate effective and constructive daily communication with families. Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth. Facilitate effective and constructive weekly team meetings Read BFS email communications on a daily basis when school is open, excluding sick days or other scheduled days off, and respond to queries in a timely manner. Qualifications BA or MS in Early Childhood Education - Birth to Gr 2 (or related field with at least 12 Early Childhood Education credits) and 2 years of lead teacher experience and/or Initial or Professional NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth to Gr 2) Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Company Description Bestmark National is a premier design-build firm specializing in commercial, retail, and hospitality environments. Driven by passionate leadership, Bestmark National consistently delivers high-quality results tailored to each client’s specific needs. The company boasts a state-of-the-art facility and a highly experienced team, ensuring safe, well-executed, and timely delivery of projects across America. As projects grow in size and complexity, innovation remains at the core of Bestmark National’s work. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Millwork Shop Manager located in Irvington, NJ. The Millwork Shop Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of the millwork shop, managing operations, and leading the team to meet production goals. The Manager will also coordinate with different departments to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while maintaining safety and quality standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitor, manage workflow, and supervise millwork staff., • Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure all millwork products meet quality standards., • Monitor and coordinate delivery, assembly, installation, and/ or millwork activities., • Interact with all of the departments to ensure optimal production and on-time delivery schedule., • Monitor the cost of impacts of labor efforts and identify and manage the scope of the projects., • Manage the maintenance of the equipment to maximize its efficiency and minimize its downtime., • Update relevant stake holders or team members on the project progress., • Ensure all project activities are in compliance with governmental regulations and OSHA guidelines as directed by the company policy, • Ensure compliance with all company safety policies including good housekeeping practices, safety rule compliance, and incident reporting and investigations., • Engage in continuous improvement activities., • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisors. Qualifications: • 10+ years experience as a Millwork Project Manager, • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the woodworking industry, • Self-motivated, discipline, and career oriented, • Strong business acumen in project planning and management, • Able to lead and manage a team effectively, • Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, • Excellent oral and written communication, • Fluent in both English and Ukrainian Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid Holidays Vision insurance Tuition Assistance