We're a patient-focused optometry practice and eyewear boutique seeking a responsible, personable, and detail-oriented Optical Assistant to join our team. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is serious about starting a career. While no prior experience is required, we are looking for a professional, responsible and dedicated person who is committed to learning and growing with us, this also means it wouldn’t be a good fit for someone looking to do as little as possible to get by. This is a part-time position that may expand to full-time and requires Saturday availability. What You'll Do • Assist patients with appointments, insurance, and eyewear selection., • Educate patients on lens options and insurance coverage., • Support the optometrist with clinical and administrative tasks., • Perform eyewear adjustments and fittings., • Manage inventory and maintain the retail space. Why Join Us • Be part of a team that prioritizes clinical excellence and customer service., • Work with a loyal patient base., • Opportunities for professional growth. To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter, telling us about yourself.
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree before starting first day of work with Success Academy - a background in education is not required. Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has 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 the doors of one of our 57 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Hiring for School Year 2025-26! At Success Academy, we don’t just hire teachers, we build them. You don’t need a background in education to launch your career with us. Whether you’re an athlete, engineer, artist, chess champion, or math whiz, we’ll equip you with the tools, training, and world-class coaching to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Why Success Academy? More than the highest-performing K-12 charter school network in NYC, Success Academy is a launchpad for careers of significance. Our teachers don’t just show up, they redefine what’s possible for their students and themselves. What We Look For: Resilience, drive, and a winning mindset: You’ll be challenged. You’ll be coached. You’ll grow. Every day is a chance to push through limits and raise the bar. A commitment to excellence: You execute a proven playbook. You plan ahead, stay organized, and sweat the details because excellence lives in the little things. You believe structure and consistency create space for kids to thrive, and you don’t cut corners. Total belief in every student: You’ll never settle for average – not in yourself, not in your students. Here, we 100% commit to getting 100% of our kids into 4-year colleges. Passion for content and curiosity to grow: You love learning, and it shows. Whether it's literature, math, science, or art, you bring genuine enthusiasm to your subject and a hunger to keep getting better. Feedback isn't just accepted – it’s fuel. Here’s What You’ll Get: A mission with meaning: You’ll play a critical role in shaping the futures of young people and helping them reach their full potential. Skills that set you apart: Build essential skills like public speaking, strategy, data analysis, leadership, and conflict resolution. World-class coaching and development: No education background? No problem. We’ll train you—hard—and elevate you even harder. Key Responsibilities: Lesson Planning and Instruction: Study and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to enhance learning. Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars. Assessment and Evaluation: Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations. Provide timely feedback and support to help students improve. Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress. Classroom Management: Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment. Communication and Collaboration: Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues. Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Passion for learning and commitment to student development Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations) Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation Range $65,000 - $65,000 USD 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. Current Success Academies Employees: 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. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at our Working Here page. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
At CCA, we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determined by the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the most desirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize the importance of work-life balance. Position Summary: Job Summary: The Receptionist greets all CCA participants, visitors, vendors and staff, handles appointment scheduling, check-ins, payments and helps participants navigate CCA’s office. The receptionist provides general office support to all programs within the 25 Chapel Street office with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks like answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate staff, mail distribution, and similar clerical duties as assigned. Direct Supervisor: Manager of Operation and Human Resources Responsibilities: Greet staff, visitors, vendors and participants, checking participants in for appointments per front desk established procedure, and providing all visitors/vendors an attestation form with HIPAA Confidentiality Statement. Assist participants in scheduling and rescheduling appointments and provide reminders of upcoming appointments. Answer telephone calls, routing calls to the appropriate person. Facilitate participant referrals and admissions by collecting information via telephone or in- person. Update participant demographic information in the electronic health record information. Collect and reconcile payments from participants, where applicable following established procedures. Be a point of contact for participant and visitor questions, providing answers directly or directing them to the right resource. Provide Metrocards to eligible participants. Provide coverage for other clerical duties as needed. Participate in staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and training. Identify and report opportunities to improve the quality of care, staff effectiveness, and participant satisfaction. Word process reports, memoranda and correspondence. Purchases Orders for medical and office supplies. Create IDs and replacement IDs Reminding participants when their insurance expires. Conduct timely reviews of staff credentials in Streamline Verify to ensure proper credentialing verification Manage the Public Transport Automated Reimbursement (PTAR) process, submitting required reports and addressing issues. Run Central Registry Report Add and Discharge participants. Medical Dispensing Report from eCR once per week every week. Assist with Insurance Verification Supervise reception area. Maintain a clean, welcoming and comfortable environment. Receiving and sorting daily mail and packages. Uploading photo to EHR Member of CCA Office Safety Committee. Perform data entry or other administrative tasks as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Associate's/Bachelor's degree. (Related experience will be considered in lieu college degree) 3+ years of experience in a front desk / receptionist role required. Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred. Commitment to and experience in working with adults with diverse cultural backgrounds who are involved, or at risk of involvement, with the criminal/juvenile justice system, HIV/ AIDS, or substance abuse. Exemplary customer service skills. Strong organizational and attention to detail skills Computer Skills required Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Experience in a receptionist role of a busy healthcare clinic is desired. ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME. 12 paid holidays per year 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment. Time off is earned starting on your first day. 7 days of paid sick time 100% paid family leave 3% retirement contribution regardless of employee contribution, applicable to salary after the 1st 6 months of employment Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program