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Job DescriptionFollow your passion Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. We're thrilled to launch our first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, located at 1080 St. Nicholas Avenue in Upper Manhattan. This exciting milestone marks the next chapter in our mission to provide world-class education from pre-kindergarten through high school. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plan to open 1–2 new schools each year – because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Computer Science Teacher with a Bachelor's degree (STEM-related field preferred), and at least 1-2+ years of lead teaching experience (computer science experience preferred), with a proven record of facilitating lab or engineering design activities and relevant curriculum creation. Zeta students develop the skills and mindset they need to be creators and architects in an ever-evolving digital and modern world. Our students explore and discover through Zeta Innovation Laboratory. At the heart of every Zeta School is an Innovation Laboratory (Z Lab), which is a cutting-edge creator's space where Zeta students of all ages and abilities learn in a rigorous way through design thinking and hands-on experimentation that crosses all disciplines. Responsibilities: • Implement inquiry-driven, interdisciplinary lessons that engage students in rigorous design thinking, experimentation, and problem-solving across subjects., • Build a classroom culture that fosters innovation, critical thinking, and a genuine love for discovery – where students take creative risks and collaborate joyfully., • Demonstrate expertise in design thinking and STEM integration, guiding students to apply their learning to real-world challenges., • Maintain and optimize the Z Lab learning environment, ensuring it remains a world-class space for exploration and creation., • Collaborate with colleagues to co-create curriculum, refine instructional practices, and build a rigorous, joyful learning experience rooted in Zeta's mission., • Use data, feedback, and student work to assess learning and continuously improve instruction., • Develop meaningful relationships with students and families to support each child's personal and academic growth., • Embrace the "start-up spirit" of a founding team—adapting quickly, solving problems creatively, and building systems that will shape the future of Zeta Schools., • We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students, • We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback, • We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them, • We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment, • We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details, • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses, • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings, • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!), • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription, • MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone, • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine, • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats, • Clear pathway to professional growth, • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates, • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development The Goddard School of Jersey is opening this summer! We anticipated the start date for our teachers to be in mid-July. At Goddard we focus on each childs individual growth. We develop their independence, social-emotional growth, love for learning and communication skills. Our students learn to respect themselves, others, and the world. Our school is place that fosters positive relationships with their peers, celebrate differences and values inclusion and belonging. We seek to empower teachers, children, and parents to achieve their potential and life's purpose. beyond an ordinary preschool, The Goddard School of Jersey City teaches children ages two months through six years in three languages (English, Spanish, and Mandarin). Our inquiry-based child- centered curriculum allow children to We seek to acquire and retain excellent teachers with a culture of appreciation, support, and professionalism. As a teacher, you will: • Lead and collaborate with your team on the implementation of hands-on activities and projects based on your observations of childrens interests and skills., • implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned subject areas., • Provide learning opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, problem-solving, critical, and creative thinking., • Create and provide a supportive and caring classroom environment in which students learn cooperatively and interact positively with one another., • Model respectful interactions with students of diverse backgrounds while responding to their individualized needs.Requirements:, • Three-year minimum of teaching experience as a Teacher, • Degree in education, preferred., • Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods, • Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms, • Excellent communication and instructional skillsSchedule:, • 8-hour shift: Full-Time: 40 hours per week plus a one-hour lunch.Education:, • Associate or Bachelors degree (Preferred)License/Certification:, • CPR Certification (Preferred), • Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Job Description 360 Talent Avenue is seeking an experienced and dedicated Full-Time Early Childhood Hebrew-Speaking Teacher for a well-established Jewish school in Brooklyn, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of educators at a Reggio-inspired school in the process of growing and evolving. Teachers at this school participate in school-wide Professional Development programs as well as individual growth opportunities. Must Speak Hebrew What you’ll do: • Plan and supervise a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment to support the growth and development of the whole child., • Integrate both Limudei Hol (secular studies) and Limudei Kodesh (Jewish studies) under the Jewish school’s educational standards., • Design and maintain a classroom environment conducive to active, hands-on learning, group management, self-expression, and inclusion of all students, parents, and staff., • Use a project-based program approach to teach engaging topics that integrate meaningful learning in various content areas, supporting child development across multiple domains., • Reinforce Judaic studies throughout the day., • Communicate regularly with parents and school counselors regarding student progress., • Evaluate each student’s growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught., • Foster Jewish values such as kindness, respect, compassion, and integrity within students., • Participate in school activities, including PTA meetings and student clubs.Requirements:, • Must Speak Hebrew fluently., • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with the intention to pursue a Master’s degree., • Certification and/or license in Early Childhood Education., • Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience., • Knowledge of Jewish holidays and customs., • Experience in emergent curriculum and constructivist play-based settings is a plus.Why you’ll love working here:, • Collaborative and passionate faculty and staff., • Professional development opportunities., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement. Powered by JazzHR D4M30IOaZv

Job Description Prek for All Lead Teacher 2025 - Staten Island, NY Sacred Heart School Sacred Heart School, serving the West Brighton area of Staten Island, is hiring Lead Teachers for PreK for All for the 2025-2026 school year. Join a long-established school community as a member of a dedicated early childhood team that provides high quality programming and support to the young children and families they serve. QUALIFICATIONS BA in Early Childhood Education or related field Strong written and verbal communication skills One of the following New York State teaching certificates: * • Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2);, • Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6);, • Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6); or, • Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) OR As a faculty member of the Catholic school community serving in one of our PreK for All classrooms, the lead teacher candidate will be expected to successfully execute a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: • Provide students with an age-appropriate nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment to support their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development., • Provide classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on Creative Curriculum Units of Study., • Regularly assess the progress of each child and differentiate instruction to build upon individual strengths and interests., • Work closely with your school administration, Archdiocesan/NYC DOE coaches, and your program team to implement positive behavior management support and provide high quality early childhood instruction., • Interact with everyone with respect, compassion and confidentiality while exhibiting knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational, cultural, and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program., • Guide and collaborate with the teacher assistants and aides., • Participate in professional development sessions as provided by the NYC DOE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood., • Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home as per the program protocols., • Respond to parent concerns and requests with professionalism and as a partner in the education of each child., • Actively support the goals of the school and program through collaborative teamwork with colleagues., • Continually seek and participate in opportunities to develop as an early childhood professional., • School Year program is based on a 180 day schedule, September through June., • Salary is determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement., • Benefits are comprehensive. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description About Grace Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging. Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission. About the position Grace Church School seeks a nurturing and collaborative individual to join our Junior Kindergarten (4/5s) teaching team on January 5th as a Head Teacher leave replacement for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Reporting to the Head of Early Childhood, Early Childhood Head Teachers collaborate with grade level colleagues, specialists, and administrators to deliver instruction that is responsive to the needs of individual students and grounded in best practices. The Junior Kindergarten is a shared classroom space where all of the teachers work closely together. An element of this position will be to uphold and build off of the routines and practices that have already been established by the current Head Teacher. Working closely together with the current Head Teacher through the middle of January to learn about the environment and remaining scope of the school year will be an important and helpful beginning to the role. Qualified candidates must display strong classroom management skills, a proven commitment to professional growth, and an eagerness to partner with families in a mutually supportive relationship. In addition, ideal candidates must demonstrate an ability to bring joy and energy to their daily interactions with children as well as the cultural competency needed to work and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates should also possess a positive attitude and outlook along with flexibility. Responsibilities & Qualifications • Cultivate a warm and inviting classroom community that promotes a positive and productive learning environment, • Guide, train, mentor, and support a Junior Kindergarten Associate Teacher, • Develop, plan, and teach all disciplines related to homeroom curriculum, • Experience with strategy-based literacy and math instruction preferred, including, but not limited to:, • Bridges in Mathematics, Amplify CKLA, Sounds in Motion, • Implement responsive, equitable, and positive classroom management strategies, • Collaborate with grade-level team members to enhance the curriculum with commitment to addressing social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education, and demonstrate competence in antiracist pedagogy, • Utilize technology where appropriate when teaching and planning lessons, • Work with grade-level team members and the Head of Early Childhood, • Identify and respond to individual student’s academic and social-emotional needs in collaboration with the Head of Early Childhood, the Learning Specialist, the Literacy Specialist and the JK-4 School Counselor, • Communicate effectively with families on a regular basis through meetings, phone calls, emails, and scheduled conferences, • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, • 3-5 years experience teaching early childhood/elementary school children (preferred), • Effectively implements antiracist pedagogy into curriculum This is a full-time faculty position with an expected base salary of $68,000–$155,040 commensurate with education and experience on the faculty salary scale. Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that equity and inclusion are not only hallmarks of a just society, but also virtues essential to sound learning. Our commitment to antiracism, equity, and belonging calls on all faculty members to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone at Grace by recognizing and honoring the unique gifts of its students, families, faculty, and staff. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and religious and non-religious traditions, and beliefs. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our school website. Powered by JazzHR 7lVd35tWuj

Job Description Sign-on Bonus: BKS is excited to announce a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for any newly hired Certified Teachers! This offer is valid May 15, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025, bonus to be paid after successful completion of the 90 day probationary period. Job Title: Certified Group Teacher Job Classification (FSLA): Non-Exempt, 37.5 Hours Supervisor: Director The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” We were founded in 1891, and for 130 years, BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year-round academic experiences and care for children ages 2-5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step. JOB PURPOSE The Group Teacher is the head of the classroom and is responsible for implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum (Creative Curriculum) as well as divvying out classroom related work to the Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide. Group Teachers should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisor, and families to ensure quality education. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE • Assist in the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through daily activities, • Communicates with families about children’s progress and work KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Planning and Program Implementation (50%) Planning (25%) • Understand the goals, objectives, and vision of BKS, • Understand the goals and objectives of the curriculum, • Plan well-designed lessons that are aligned with the current units of study and culturally relevant pedagogy., • Implement units of study and lesson plans in a thoughtful and intentional manner, • Identify goals for children, • Identify what staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals, • Provide positive guidance for children, • Implement daily lesson plans., • Lead various small group and center activities, • Delegate various academic and classroom-based responsibilities to assistant teacher and teacher aides., • Understand individual student goals and connect those goals to academic activities., • Work with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, providing one-on-one instruction to students and supervising students in the classroom. Assessment System (15%) • Complete and maintain observations and other running records, • Navigate Teaching Strategies GOLD online (assessment system). Supervision (10%) • Provide consistent supervision that takes into account developmentally appropriate activities and health needs of the group and individual child. Relationship Building (5%) • Foster relationships with key stakeholders e.g., other teachers, family workers/social workers, parents and guardians for the purposes of school readiness. Promoting professional growth (5%) • Assume responsibility for professional performance and self-reflection Other (15%) • Fulfill roles as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Polices., • Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as assigned., • NYS Professional ECE Certification B-2, Valid NYS Permanent Certification B-2 or N-6, Professional or Permanent Childhood Education (1-6), Prekindergarten-Grade 6 (P-6) Required, • Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children ages 2-4 years old, • A 2.5 minimum culminate undergraduate GPA if possessing of an undergraduate degree, • Experience working with low-income populations and diverse cultures.

Job Description Infant/Toddler and Preschool Assistant Teachers The Goddard School, NYC has locations on both the Upper West Side and Upper East Side. We are a school, not a daycare center. We are committed to providing the highest level of stimulating development and warm nurturant care for Infants, and an age-appropriate curriculum for One Year-Olds and up in our Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. Our schools are state-of-the-art facilities with many large sun-filled rooms. We are seeking assistant teachers for our infant/toddler and preschool classrooms to start as soon as possible! Educational Qualifications All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Assistant Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: • An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, • A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education A Lead Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment, • Advancing children’s physical and intellectual competence, • Supporting each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance, • Establishing positive and effective family relations and communication, • Ensuring an effective program, responsive to children’s needs, • Maintaining professional commitment, • Ability to lift objects of up to 30 lbs. without assistance, • Ability to implement requirements of Department of Health standards, • Prepare timely notation of developmental milestones of each student, • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. After a 60-day waiting period, you will be eligible for benefits such as medical insurance (Oxford Health), dental (Guardian Life) accrual of paid-time off, paid holidays, and other benefits as described in the Employee Handbook. Sick days begin to accrue upon hiring. Medical Insurance: The School will pay 50% of the monthly medical insurance premium for our basic individual plan. Coverage begins on the first of the month following enrollment, which can be elected by the end of a 60-day waiting period. You may choose, at additional cost to you, to obtain enhanced coverage, family coverage, and/or dental/vision coverage, if then available. Paid Time Off: All benefits eligible employees will receive the following: • As paid leave, the weekdays between December 25 and January 1., • Seven paid holidays as listed in the Employee Handbook, • Five sick days per year (available to all employees, accrual starts with no waiting period).

Job DescriptionJob Description: Are you passionate, driven, and looking for an intellectually charged environment where you can make an impact? As a teacher in New York City’s top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on. A background in education is not required. We provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans. As we move rapidly toward our most ambitious years yet, we are looking for great minds with the drive to develop exceptional leadership skills, the collaborative spirit to elevate our learning community, and the passion to put their knowledge to work for profound social impact on behalf of children. 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. Career Advancement and Skill Development: * Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors. This is inclusive of writing letters of recommendation at the middle school and high school level. * Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom. * Learn to assess and analyze data to chart your students’ growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly. * Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance. * Have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately a leader of the entire grade team. There are also opportunities to enter our school leadership track as an assistant principal as well as to transition to our network office. Minimum Qualifications: * A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work (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) What We Look For: * Drive for Excellence: You set ambitious goals for yourself and have never been afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them; * Confidence and Presence: You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment; * Passion for Content: You relish literature, science, history, and/or math and independently seek to deepen your knowledge of subjects that interest you; * Planning and Organizational Skills: You have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and are able to plan around competing priorities; * Emotional Intelligence: You have strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds; * Learner: You are intellectually curious and are motivated to master new skills. You welcome feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals; and * Grit and Determination: You are not frustrated by setbacks — you see them as an opportunity for growth. Compensation: Starting From: $65,000.00

Job Description A new Sylvan Learning Center in the heart of downtown Jersey City is seeking dedicated and passionate tutors to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching and a genuine interest in helping students achieve their academic goals. This role involves working closely with students to provide personalized instruction and support, fostering an engaging learning environment that promotes academic success. Company DescriptionSylvan Learning Centers provide kindergarten through high– school-age students with a range of supplemental educational services. Our programs assist students who need to catch up, keep up, and get ahead. As a parttime Teacher with Sylvan, you will teach a variety of students using personal Learning Plans. No lengthy preparation is necessary, and all of your materials are provided. You teach, do your magic in a fun and caring environment, and then go home knowing that you’ve helped transform even more students’ lives.)Sylvan Learning Centers provide kindergarten through high– school-age students with a range of supplemental educational services. Our programs assist students who need to catch up, keep up, and get ahead. As a parttime Teacher with Sylvan, you will teach a variety of students using personal Learning Plans. No lengthy preparation is necessary, and all of your materials are provided. You teach, do your magic in a fun and caring environment, and then go home knowing that you’ve helped transform even more students’ lives.)

Job Description GUMEDIA NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES SCHOOL® Nourishing the mind, heart, and body of our students® Lead Teacher • Infant, • Toddler, • Preschool, • Pre-Kindergarten, • Kindergarten EDUCATION: Associate’s bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or early childhood education or Teaching Certification from Department of Education in Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) CDA (Child Development Associate) credential is a plus. A minimum of two years of teaching experience, with demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES AS LEAD TEACHER: Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren) in a respectful manner. Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times Utilize the best and most developmentally appropriate child care practices and methods at all times Engage children in play and in activities that stimulate their development Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use / diaper / pull up changing, hand washing, gentle grooming) Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following all program policy and customer service expectations Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day Be able to record and observe child educational and developmental milestones and to communicate findings to parents Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children and accommodate different learning styles Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be at night and/or on weekends Prepare daily/weekly lesson plans according to policy Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and potty usage Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times Provide feedback and suggestions on how to maintain staff and family morale REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 21 years of age Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and/or State Police Department Be CPR and First Aid certified Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both. A track record of success in the classroom. A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning. Must have a current teacher license. Assists with coordination of instructional support for new teachers. Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children alone in a classroom. Possess time management, writing skills, and people skills Have a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences Have an awareness of the unique needs, behaviors, and habits of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50 lbs Be available for full time employment (be available to work during our hours of operation: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM) Proficiency in another language is a PLUS Be able to tackle other responsibilities as needed for the benefit of the children in our care. Have a belief in every student’s limitless potential. Competitive pay, room for growth IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Lead Teachers report directly to the director with any questions or concerns they have regarding the children or center policy. If these personnel are not available at the time, or if their questions or concerns are not taken care of to their satisfaction, they may then contact the Owner/Headmaster. Please keep in mind that the above job description is meant to be a guideline and does not list in detail all of the job responsibilities of a Lead Teacher. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School actively strives to build a diverse student, staff and parent/guardian community. We are an avid equal opportunity employer and seek applicants who reflect the rich diversity of Essex County. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, family-care status, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, faith or veteran status. Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School is an EEO employer and follows all applicable employment laws. Company DescriptionGumedia Nutritional Sciences School provides exceptional holistic childcare and individualized early childhood educational services for children between the ages of 2 1⁄2 to 6. We are expanding to include care for infants and toddlers.Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School provides exceptional holistic childcare and individualized early childhood educational services for children between the ages of 2 1⁄2 to 6. We are expanding to include care for infants and toddlers.

Job DescriptionSalary: $100,000-$150,000 MARION P. THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL SUMMARY: Marion P. Thomas Charter School (MPTCS) is one of the only minority-led charter schools in the nation. Affectionately known as The Village, MPTCS reflects the community it serves. It was established in Newark, N.J. in 1999 by a group of Newark natives who wanted to provide the best possible educational experience for the citys youth. Since its inception, MPTCS has grown from four classrooms to three campuses and serves 1,500 students from grades pre-kindergarten through 12. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the essential function of the Director is to administer a comprehensive human resources program for the purpose of maintaining a well-qualified and diverse employee workforce. The position is responsible for supervising professional and support staff, ensuring district compliance with applicable laws and regulations, planning and directing all human resource functions, and performing related professional, administrative, and supervisory work as required. The director serves as a member of the districts Leadership Team with high levels of accountability and decision-making responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, knowledge of human resources best practices, ability to think strategically, strong organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Supervise duties of assigned staff in the areas of human resources and employee benefits, including establishing staffing standards, organizing, selecting, or recommending candidates for hire, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination; preparing annual employee performance evaluations., • Partner with school and district leaders to ensure all campuses are fully staffed by August 1st of each year., • Assist in the development of the districts long-range strategic plans for growth and development., • Prepare the Superintendents personnel recommendations for submission to the Board., • Attend all board meetings and prepare reports (verbal/written) for the Board as the Superintendent may request., • Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. Recruitment and Staffing Functions • Work with the members of curriculum and instruction in the selection of appropriate staff as it relates to the implementation of curriculum programs., • Direct the selection of qualified non-instructional candidates., • Screen and select qualified substitute teachers and maintain a register of substitutes for in-house programming., • Coordinate the provision of volunteer service to schools including recruitment and screening of volunteers, matching volunteers to jobs, creating innovative ways to use volunteers and providing pre-services and in-service training., • Work with principals in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of personnel., • Maintain an up-to-date application file of prospective candidates for all positions. Work towards ensuring 100% of all vacancies are filled before the start of each school year., • Recommend, review, and design all job application forms used by the district, ensuring their compliance with state and federal statutes and Board policies on nondiscrimination and maintain an inventory of such forms., • Place advertisements and prepare mailings, as appropriate, announcing each job opening in the district and soliciting applications., • Direct the recruitment program for professional and nonprofessional staff., • Screen and process applications of candidates., • Cooperate with college and university schools of education and with career guidance offices regarding applicants., • Coordinate the operation of the student-teacher programs in the district., • Design job descriptions for new staff positions and coordinate the periodic review and revision of existing job descriptions., • Oversee the design and implementation of career fairs., • Receive, review, and process requests for transfers in accordance with transfer regulations and the needs of the district., • Interview and recommend to the Superintendent, in conjunction with other appropriate administrative and professional staff members, applicants for appointment and for presentation to the Board. Salary and Benefits Functions • Serve as the point-person for the districts employee benefit programs including but not limited to, group health insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, sick leave, personal leave, other leaves of absence, and other related or emerging employee benefit plans., • Administer all logistical requirements for the school district salary programs in conjunction with the School Business Administrator and/or Superintendent., • Assist with research pertaining to personnel, including salary research, studies of staff characteristics, employee satisfaction, professional standards, and other pertinent projects. Human Resource Functions • Review staff evaluations and recommend to the Superintendent as to continued employment status or other appropriate status., • Develop and maintain personnel handbooks for all employees, volunteers, and interns., • Coordinate and interpret the evaluation program of teachers and other professional personnel., • Maintain close contact with all departments and schools in planning and anticipating the professional personnel needs of school programs., • Plan and direct programs of orientation, in-service education, and performance training for all new teachers., • Plan, organize, and implement district wide programs for training paraprofessionals and other non-certificated staff., • Complete mandated training programs as required by law., • Process recommendations for termination of employees, assembling substantiating information for the dismissal of employees, and arranging any necessary conferences and hearings., • Conduct and/or collect exit interview data of personnel leaving the district., • Serve as the first administrative level above that of the building principal in any grievance procedure initiated under the provisions of a contract., • Plan, organize, and represent the district in fact-finding, arbitration and representation cases heard before public commissions or other such bodies when assigned by the Superintendent., • Consult with employees to resolve complaints, difficulties, and other matters related to personnel management and work with principals on difficult personnel matters. Compliance Functions • Recommend to the Superintendent policies and programs to improve human relations in the district., • Assist in the development, administration, and interpretation of the policies, rules, and regulations of the district., • Ensure district compliance with Equal Opportunity and ADA regulations; provide related training for personnel and prepare and submit reports as required., • Keep abreast of government statutes, regulations, and rules relating to personnel administration and advise interested parties of the provisions of the laws., • Plan, develop, and revise personnel management policies in accordance with state legislat, • ion for submission to the Board for adoption., • Develop and maintain a computerized system for personnel records for all school employees, in order to provide a comprehensive, efficient, accurate, and current record of all matters pertinent to employment, transfer, tenure, retirement, leave, and promotion., • Provide necessary processing of issuance and renewal of state credentials., • Respond to unemployment compensation inquiries and ensure accuracy of all records pertaining to unemployment.

Job Description Teacher Vision Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an "uber" kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher's classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels. What We Are Looking For • Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class., • Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students., • Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals., • Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve., • Competitive salary starting at $80,000., • 401k plan with employer matching of 5%., • Comprehensive & Affordable benefits packages - Medical/Dental/Vision, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employees., • $100/mo Grub Hub meal credit., • Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching., • Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development., • Bachelor's degree in education or related field of study., • Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting., • Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro-social and academic skills., • Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom., • At minimum, 75% of all students meet grade level standards in core content areas as measured by internal assessments., • At minimum, 33% of all students will exceed proficiency (level 4) in ELA and Mathematics as measured by the internal assessments., • At minimum, 90% of students will show growth in literacy and mathematics as measured by the internal assessments., • At minimum, 75% of students will meet grade level non-academic standards/goals as measured by internal assessments and performance tasks.Full-Time Teacher Pay Range$80,000—$115,000 USD

Job DescriptionJob Title: Educational ManagerJob Classification (FLSA): Exempt, 40 Hours Supervisor: Deputy Director of Education The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” We were founded in 1891, and for 130 years, BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year-round academic experiences and care for children ages 2-5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step. JOB PURPOSE Brooklyn Kindergarten Society is seeking a motivated self-starter for the position of Educational Manager. Certification in Early Childhood Education is required. The Educational Manager responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks that center around promoting BKS’s programs and initiatives including but not limited to the following; supervision of preschool, curriculum planning/development, staff training, coverage for absences of both Directors and Group Teachers and supporting all needs of the center. Flexibility with opening/closing center and classroom responsibilities with the Director and other management personnel will be required. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE • Internal clients such as Center and Program Directors along with education-based staff and other center-based staff as needed, • External clients based on needs of individual location KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Support (40%) • Assume authority in an emergency and/or when the Deputy Director of Education and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, or Center/Program Director is not available., • Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed including teacher, and/or Director, • Support the Center/Program Director in the implementation of all School programs & initiatives, • Uphold discretion in dealing with all confidential matters and information, • In partnership with the Deputy Director of Education, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Center/Program Directors and Human Resources, assist with the recruitment and Center onboarding of prospective educators. Help to build networks of external future talent, • In collaboration with the Deputy Director of Family and Community Services, the larger Family Services team and Center/Program Directors, interact with parents to keep them informed on Center activities, answer questions, and address concerns., • Assist the Center/Program Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives, • Meet regularly with center leaders, outside vendors and the larger Senior Leadership team to identify and enact instructional priorities at each of BKS’s programs, and determine organizational wide priorities and initiatives., • Supports Center/Program Directors in building and communicating weekly schedules, • Assists with ensuring the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations, • Collaborate with the Deputy Director of Family and Community Services, the larger Family Services team and Center/Program Directors in planning events and workshops throughout the school year.Educational Support (30%), • Assists with overseeing student assessments; identifying strengths/areas of weakness/further intervention needed., • Collaborate with the Deputy Director of Education and Director of Curriculum and Instruction in creating curricula and standards that support educational excellence and preparing the school calendar., • Supports Center/Program Directors in conducting classroom observations to provide feedback, strategies, and coaching to individual teachers and teams. Conduct formal assessments as necessary., • Identify and work to overcome stumbling blocks to high quality instruction in pre-K classrooms across BKS’s programs, • Collaborate with the rest of the Educational team to enhance the teaching team's knowledge of best practices in terms of instruction, behavior modification and age appropriate responses to challenging behavior, • Partner with Center/Program Directors to prepare the center’s monthly, quarterly, and annual reports/evaluations., • Develop and refine professional development offerings (workshops, series, academies and institutes) in alignment Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s school readiness goals and related assessments, • Conduct ongoing research and learning on best practices to support teacher development and professional learning communities, • Assist with evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Compile program statistics and monitor the effectiveness of and participation in programs, ensuring that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.Employee Support (25%), • Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Education, support strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals, model professionalism and relationship-building skills in all interactions., • In partnership with the Educational Team and other staff, plan and implement orientation to welcome new staff into our approach and philosophy., • Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future, • Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action, • Check-in regularly with teaching teams- part-time and full-time, and coordinate with our Leadership Team to ensure classroom needs are met quickly., • Mentor Teacher Assistants and Teacher’s Aides to enhance professional growth., • Manage Substitute pool with approving time and contact on daily basis, • Support Program/Center Directors with contact and follow-up for Study Plan teachers on a path to certificationOther (5%), • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required., • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS • NYS Professional or Permanent ECE Certification B-2, Valid NYS Permanent or Professional Certification N-6, Professional or Permanent Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6, • Master’s in Early Childhood Education or related field, • S95 and W07 or ability to receive within 3 months, • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and any and all external systems related to DOE, NYCHA and DOHMH systems

Job Description Job Title: Substitute Assistant Teacher Job Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt, On-Call Supervisor: Director The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” We were founded in 1891, and for 130 years, BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year-round academic experiences and care for children ages 2-5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step. JOB PURPOSE Substitute Teaching Assistants will assist the Early Childhood Education Teacher and Teacher Aide as they ensure the safety and well-being of the children while they are in the classroom, playground or in any area of the center. The Substitute will play an integral role in providing classroom coverage in the absence of teachers and supporting various classroom functions at all of our sites under the guidance of our Education staff. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE • Assist in the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through daily activities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Planning, Preparation + Classroom and Behavioral Management (90%) • Share ideas and observations from classroom time with the classroom team to assist in future assessment and development of curriculum, • Assists in the responsibility for the overall implementation of program policies and procedures and on-going communication with support and supervisory staff, • Responsible for maintaining statutory required teacher-child ratios in classroom during program operation, • Maintain a warm and inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome, • Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques through daily contact with children and early childhood staff in the classroom, • Take part in active supervision of children, engaging them in enriched conversation throughout the day end to toileting; maintain a clean, safe and orderly classroom, • Assist in classroom opening if scheduled to opening shift and assist in classroom closings if assigned to a closing shift, • Direct classroom procedures including transitions, routines and small groups, as assigned, • Identifying difficulties and coaching children through conflicts utilizing problem solving skills, • Keeping full time staff abreast of any and all developments, that relate to classroom, children and families, • Developing an understanding of Head Start Performance goals, philosophy and ways of implementation, • Adhere to BKS policies and procedures; comply with required documentation and record keeping responsibilities for both the classroom functioning and for individual children, • Maintain compliance paperwork, and submit documents by deadlines assigned, • Report to work at time assigned, at all sites and classrooms as assigned Other (10%) • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma required, • Associate’s Degree preferred or working towards Bachelor’s Degree, • Desire to work with children and low-income families in a multilingual and multicultural setting, with specialized training for dealing with this specific age group, • Ability to receive & provide feedback to colleagues in a professional setting, • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, • Classroom teaching experience, • Knowledge of child development and sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of young children and families, • Must be able to meet physical requirements of working with young children, including walking up and down stairs, sitting on the floor and lifting a child, • Adaptable schedule to work as needed between the hours of 8AM and 6PM on days program is in operation

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:, • After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs, • In-house committees of special programs, • Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation, • Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:, • Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas, • Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom, • Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students, • Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan, • Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, • Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades Who We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits and Perks, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:, • After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs, • In-house committees of special programs, • Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation, • Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:, • Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas, • Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom, • Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students, • Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan, • Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, • Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades Who We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits and Perks, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:, • After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs, • In-house committees of special programs, • Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation, • Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:, • Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas, • Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom, • Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students, • Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan, • Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, • Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades Who We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job Description Job Title: Group Teacher – Study Plan Job Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt, 37.5 Hours Supervisor: Director The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” We were founded in 1891, and for 130 years, BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year-round academic experiences and care for children ages 2-5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step. JOB PURPOSE The Group Teacher – Study Plan is the head of the classroom and is responsible for implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum (Creative Curriculum) as well as divvying out classroom related work to the Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide. Group Teacher – Study Plan should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisor, and families to ensure quality education. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE • Assist in the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through daily activities, • Communicates with families about children’s progress and work KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Planning and Program Implementation (50%) Planning (25%) • Understand the goals, objectives, and vision of BKS, • Understand the goals and objectives of the curriculum, • Plan well-designed lessons that are aligned with the current units of study and culturally relevant pedagogy., • Implement units of study and lesson plans in a thoughtful and intentional manner, • Identify goals for children Identify what staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals, • Provide positive guidance for children, • Implement daily lesson plans., • Lead various small group and center activities, • Delegate various academic and classroom-based responsibilities to assistant teacher and teacher aides., • Understand individual student goals and connect those goals to academic activities., • Work with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, providing one-on-one instruction to students and supervising students in the classroom., • Create a warm and welcoming environment that includes a print-rich, and culturally responsive culture. Additional Educational and non-Educational Duties (35%) Assessment System (15%) • Complete and maintain observations and other running records, • Navigate Teaching Strategies GOLD online (assessment system). Supervision (10%) • Provide consistent supervision that takes into account developmentally appropriate activities and health needs of the group and individual child. Relationship Building (5%) • Foster relationships with key stakeholders e.g., other teachers, family workers/social workers, parents and guardians for the purposes of school readiness. Promoting professional growth (5%) • Assume responsibility for professional performance and self-reflection Other (15%) • Fulfill roles as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Polices., • Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as assigned., • At least an Associate’s Degree working towards a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education Required, • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education preferred, Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education or working towards Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education highly preferred along with certification in B-2, N-6 or Pre-Kindergarten through 6, • Candidates with Child Psychology, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Students with Disabilities(B-2), Students with Disabilities (1-6) and General Education as long as the person has at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education are acceptable as well. Candidate MUST be willing to enroll in a Master's degree program leading to a Master's in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education if possessing the degrees in this bullet, • Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children ages 2-4 years old, • A 2.5 minimum culminate undergraduate GPA if possessing of an undergraduate degree, • Experience working with low-income populations and diverse cultures.

Job Description The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” We were founded in 1891, and for 130 years, BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education.We provide full day, year-round academic experiences and care for children ages 2-5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step. Substitute Lead Teachers are in charge of a classroom in an Lead Teacher’s absence. Substitute teachers are responsible for providing instruction and managing classroom environments in absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers will work closely with others in facilitating the planning and execution of a program to provide day care for children which considers the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE • Assist in the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through daily activities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Planning, Preparation + Classroom and Behavioral Management (90%) • Gain awareness as to curriculum posted in each assigned classroom and provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children, • Follow and implement existing lesson plans prepared by the permanent classroom teacher., • Prepare weekly lesson plans following The Creative Curriculum format if placed in the same classroom for more than a week. Implement instruction based on The Creative Curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards, aligned with children’s goals and objectives., • Supervise the activities and assignment of the teacher assistants with individual children or groups of children in the classroom., • Maintain confidentiality of family records, written and verbal information, including child behavior and parent communication., • Participate in ongoing observation of children’s health, behavior and development in keeping with identified Early Learn and BKS’s policies and practices., • Notify the permanent Early Childhood Education Teacher and Director of any concerns or observations of child health and behavior., • Meet with classroom teacher and Director as needed to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration., • Maintain professional, positive and encouraging relationships with all children, family members, and BKS staff., • Assist in classroom opening if scheduled to opening shift and assist in classroom closings if assigned to a closing shift, • Direct classroom procedures including transitions, routines and small groups, as assigned, • Adhere to BKS policies and procedures; comply with required documentation and record keeping responsibilities for both the classroom functioning and for individual children, • Seek and implement feedback to elevate professional performance., • Report to work at time assigned, at all sites and classrooms as assigned Other (10%) • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Required Knowledge • At least an Associate’s Degree working towards a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education Required, • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education preferred, Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education or working towards Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education highly preferred along with certification in B-2, N-6 or Pre-Kindergarten through 6, • Candidates with Child Psychology, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Students with Disabilities( B-2), Students with Disabilities (1-6) and General Education as long as the person has at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education are acceptable as well. Candidate MUST be willing to enroll in a Master's degree program leading to a Master's in Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education if possessing the degrees in this bullet, • Ability to pass Comprehensive Background Clearance through Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Identogo and/or Department of Education Fingerprinting Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, SEL check, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply)., • Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate, Foundations in Health and Safety and/or any other Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Head Start Performance Standard training requirements(if required), • If hired, full COVID-19 vaccination is optional, but preferred

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • Instructional Leadership & Program Oversight:, • Lead the strategic implementation of special education and MLL programs to ensure all scholars receive appropriate supports and services, • Coordinate school-wide systems for IEP co-development, implementation, and progress monitoring, • Oversee compliance with NYSED and NYC DOE policies related to SPED and MLLs, including service mandates, testing accommodations, and timelines., • Monitor scholar data and response to intervention, • Supervise and coach special education teachers, ENL teachers, and related service providers as applicable, • Provide professional learning opportunities for special education and ENL teachers directly and via external providers, • Collaborate with the Dean and Associate Dean of Scholars to ensure compliance with disciplinary procedures for scholars with disabilities., • Committee on Special Education (CSE) Liaison:, • Serve as the primary liaison to the NYC DOE’s Committee on Special Education (CSE) and ensure timely and accurate communication regarding student needs, • In collaboration with the CSE team, schedule and co-lead school-based meetings related to IEP development, annual reviews, initial evaluations, and triennials, • Ensure the preparation of required documentation and ensure the school’s recommendations are well-reasoned and compliant, • Track CSE communications and timelines to ensure legal compliance and service continuity, • Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Program Coordination:, • Oversee the identification, placement, and reclassification processes for MLLs using NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments, • Ensure the implementation of ENL instructional models in alignment with Part 154 regulations, • Support professional development for teachers on culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy and ELL instructional strategies, • Serve as a liaison between the school and families of MLLs, • Family & Community Engagement:, • Communicate regularly with families of scholars with IEPs and MLLs to ensure understanding of supports, services, and student progress, • Provide translation or interpretation services, or coordinate access to such services, as needed., • Additional duties assigned by AdministrationWho We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the Role • At Challenge, we are looking for a creative, flexible Art Teacher to join our team of seasoned educators. The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art. The Art Teacher's responsibilities include sourcing art supplies, preparing lessons, and providing developmentally appropriate instruction on art techniques. The Art Teacher should also be able to supervise lessons to ensure that learners interact in a supportive and respectful manner. To be successful as an art teacher, you should be able to encourage creativity and self-expression among students.Job Responsibilities The Art Teacher will perform all or some of the following: • Planning lessons on art and art history per students' learning objectives, • Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment, • Developing students' drawing, coloring, and painting techniques, • Providing instruction on the use of media such as graphite and charcoal pencils, as well as oil, acrylic, and watercolor paint, • Teaching students about art history, • Assigning and grading projects and examinations, • Recording and reporting on students' progress, • Ensuring that the classroom is clean after each lesson, • Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and minimize the time required for distribution and collection, • Attending faculty and parent-teacher meetings, • Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation, and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, • Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting, • Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, mono-printing, • Understand a variety of “master” techniques, • Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art, • Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media techniques, • Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities, • Instruct students in the proper care and use of tools and equipment, • Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understanding, and prepare progress reports, • Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records, • Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community, • May sponsor exhibits from outside the school, • Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school or in self-selected professional growth activities, • Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress, • Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after-school art club

Job Description Job Title: Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher Job Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt Supervisor: Director of C&I The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” We were founded in 1891, and for 130 years, BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year-round academic experiences and care for children ages 2-5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step. JOB PURPOSE The Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher (Early Childhood, Preschool, Pre-K) are primarily responsible for being in charge of a classroom during a Group Teacher’s absence and in charge of the center during a Program Director’s absence. The Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher will work closely with others in facilitating the planning and execution of a program to provide instruction and care for children which supports the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child. The Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher will also serve as support for full-time Group Teachers within the center. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE • Assist or lead teachers and/or a class of students through daily activities, • Assist or lead in operations of the center Planning, Preparation + Classroom and Behavioral Management (90%) • Gain awareness as to curriculum posted in each assigned classroom and provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children, • Supervise all center-based staff (Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Teacher Aides, Family Worker, Cooks, Bookkeeper, Custodians, Substitutes) during the Program Directors absence, • Provide ongoing coaching to teaching staff to support them in successfully fulfilling all aspects of their role, including but not limited to effective practices in the following: 1. CLASS™ Teacher-Child Interactions, 2. Learning Environments, 3. Curriculum, 4. Child Assessment and Developmental Screeners, 5. Meeting All Children's Needs, 6. Working with Families, 7. Professional Growth and Collaboration, 8. Health and Safety • Foster positive relationships with parents/ children/ staff through our communication platforms, events, and by creating a welcoming environment for all stakeholders., • Leading instruction in the classroom and completing lead teacher instructional tasks such as lesson planning, observations, education home visit, family conferences, etc. during the Group Teachers absence, • Mentor all teaching team members, including substitute teachers, • Ensure the center meets all DOH and DOE guidelines and is in compliance, • Collect and complete BKS Health and Safety Checklists and logs at the end of each week, review, sign, and organize in a centralized location, • Liaise with central team members to ensure Vendor Portal, enrollment, registration, invoicing and compliance tasks are completed, • Ensure full implementation of all aspects of Creative Curriculum, policies/procedures and instructional tools with the goal of supporting all children to achieve school readiness goals., • Implement the child assessment system, TSG and developmental screeners, ASQ3 reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize., • Ensure children’s safety and complete BKS incident/accident forms as needed, • Confidentiality- maintain all staff and family information. Other (10%) • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS • NYS Professional ECE Certification B-2, Valid NYS Permanent Certification B-2 or N-6, Professional or Permanent Childhood Education (1-6), Prekindergarten-Grade 6 (P-6) Required, • Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience, • A 2.5 minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA, • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Masters preferred, • Experience working with low income populations and diverse cultures

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:, • After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs, • In-house committees of special programs, • Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation, • Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:, • Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas, • Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom, • Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students, • Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan, • Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, • Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades Who We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionDescription: We are currently looking for a Preschool Mentor Teacher to support several of our Preschools: Primarily focused on our Manhattan and Brooklyn Schools. Below are the addresses of the schools the Mentor Teacher will be supporting Manhattan Children's Program: 80 West End Ave New York, NY 10023 The Greenpoint School: 725 Leonard St Brooklyn, NY 11222 William O'Connor Midwood School: 1520 East 13th St Brooklyn, NY 11230 Why Join ADAPT? It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities. For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth. SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Director, the Mentor Teacher is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality educational instruction to students in Special Education and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Programs. This role involves planning and implementing individualized educational programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, and fostering a developmentally appropriate and inclusive classroom environment. The Mentor Teacher also serves as an instructional or teacher-team leader and professional development coach within the school building. They provide ongoing support, guidance, and modeling to teachers, assistant teachers, and student teachers to enhance instructional quality and student outcomes. As a teacher-team leader, the Mentor Teacher ensures collaboration among interdisciplinary teams (i.e., related service providers, families, etc.) and contributes to continuous program improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Mentor Teacher will include, but are not limited to the following: • Plan, implement, and adapt daily lessons and classroom activities based on students' developmental levels and individual education plans (IEPs)., • Develop and maintain both short- and long-term instructional goals and evaluate student progress regularly., • Participate in student evaluations, intake assessments, and transition planning processes., • Develop educational reports, including annual reviews, quarterly progress reports, and formal assessments in all developmental domains, where needed., • Ensure that lesson plans and classroom materials are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and accessible to all learners., • Maintain up-to-date and accurate student records, including attendance, data tracking, and anecdotal reports., • Provide mentoring, modeling, and instructional coaching to teachers and teacher assistants, fostering a culture of reflective practice and professional growth., • Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback aligned with agency expectations and instructional goals., • Lead professional development initiatives, in-service training sessions, and orientation programs for new and existing staff., • Collaborate with teachers to design and implement differentiated instructional strategies and individualized behavior supports., • Act as team leader for each student’s interdisciplinary team, facilitating collaboration and goal alignment., • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, annual reviews, and other program-related committees (e.g., Education Curriculum Committee)., • Maintain regular communication with the Director / Assistant Director and participate in weekly update meetings to discuss classroom performance, student progress, and staffing needs., • Oversee classroom setup, including furniture, materials, and adaptive equipment to optimize learning and ensure safety., • Manage and requisition of classroom supplies and materials in accordance with budgetary procedures., • Support arrival, dismissal, and transition routines; assist students with personal care needs including feeding, toileting, and dressing, as needed., • Implement universal precautions and adhere to health and safety protocols as noted in Article 47., • Substitute in other classrooms or support staff coverage when needed., • Contribute to curriculum development, lesson planning frameworks, and instructional resources aligned with state learning standards and agency goals., • Support the implementation of inclusive practices., • Stay informed of current trends and best practices in early childhood and special education through professional development, research, and continuing education., • Promote the agency’s mission and advocate for the needs and dignity of students with disabilities., • Contribute to Curriculum Committee meetings, • Performs other related duties as requested. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines, • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software, • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children and their parents and outside contacts, • Must maintain confidentiality of student’s records, • Must maintain confidentiality of staff records, • Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures, • Passion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required, • New York State Certification in Special Education for Special Education Teachers, • New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers), • New York State Certification in Special Education for Special Education Teachers, • New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers) At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported by leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture. ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Requirements:

Job Description Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic educators who • Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism., • Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm., • Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments. Key Responsibilities: • Creates academically rigorous, standards-based, culturally relevant lesson plans that foster critical thinking and problem-solving., • Utilizes student-centered instructional strategies to engage students and differentiate teaching based on the diverse, individual needs of students including those with disabilities and ELLs., • Implements units using common network curriculum resources, maps, frameworks, pacing documents and instructional philosophies to ensure alignment across our schools from kindergarten through high school graduation., • Integrates literacy skills across their curriculum area, includes explicit vocabulary development and prepares students to read, write, speak and listen within this discipline., • Coplans and co-teaches with Special Education teachers and English as a New Language teachers to support students through differentiation of materials., • Analyzes data from ongoing formative and summative assessments to refine instructional practices and impact student achievement., • Maintains strong classroom management and implements school wide policies and procedures to ensure a safe, caring and orderly school environment., • Establishes a classroom culture of caring, respect and rapport which holds all students to high academic standards, promotes inclusion, fosters a love of learning, and builds positive relationships., • Grades student work and provides students with actionable feedback, and returns work and enters these grades into online systems shared with students and families promptly., • Seeks to actively know students’ strengths and challenge areas and communicates these effectively with families using online portals, report cards and other means., • Participates in professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities and school wide functions., • Shares best practices with colleagues by participating in professional learning communities, grade-level or content teams, and cross-school groups. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy., • Is a lifelong learner who reflects on their practice, is receptive to critical feedback from leaders and colleagues, and strives to improve instructional effectiveness., • Has high expectations for students and for themselves as an educator., • Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred, • Prior satisfactory teaching experience preferred, • New York State Certification in Childhood Education 1-6 and/or New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education Birth-2, • Dual certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Students with Disabilities is a plus, • Clearance for fingerprint and criminal background check It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law. Powered by JazzHR cQEwe5CEDM

Job Description About Us Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue. Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child's unique needs. A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication. With high expectations and a supportive community, we're preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond. Position Overview The primary responsibility of an elementary fine and applied arts teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla's ambitious targets. The Brilla art teacher combines a deep mastery of and love for art with the ability to actively engage all students in grades kindergarten through fourth with classical content. The fine and applied arts teacher believes that all students can develop skills while growing in appreciation for the transcendentals of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty inherent in the arts. This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to bring a world-class art program to students in our neighborhoods in the Bronx. Brilla teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a fun and collaborative work environment. Core Competencies & Responsibilities • Holistic Development of Scholars: Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for academic and character formation, supporting holistic student growth, • Curriculum and Instruction: Plan lessons that are classically inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous, and aligned with the scope and sequence and relevant standards; Implement innovative teaching strategies that inspire curiosity and resonate with diverse learners, • Quarterly Showcase: Plan and execute quarterly school-wide showcase that exhibits the artistic achievements of all students K-4, • Promotion of Critical Thinking: Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate, • Data-Driven Instruction: Utilize relevant student data to strengthen student achievement and growth through targeted interventions and personalized instruction, • Relationship Building for Success: Develop strong student and family connections, fostering a passion for learning and exceptional success, • Collaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning, • An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the school community, • A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience, • Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably within the content area, • Excellent spoken and written communication skills, • Possession of current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher (preferred), • Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results (preferred), • Special Education credential and experience (highly preferred), • Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish., • Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx., • Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks., • Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $70,000- $105,000, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience., • Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us. Please note: The above is based on the 2024-2025 plan year. You can find more information here.

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleYou will provide exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade-level standards. You will bring content-specific expertise to instructional planning and delivery in order to equip students with the skills necessary for success in future careers in the food-service and production industry. This teacher will deliver specified instruction in the areas of food safety, commercial production, and culinary arts. Through this role, you will work relentlessly to increase student achievement levels by consistently setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students, monitoring progress towards these goals, and adjusting course when necessary. The Culinary Arts Teacher will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with parents, guardians, and community members in order to positively impact their students’ academic performance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Develops and administers culinary arts curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives, • Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepare progress reports, • Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district, • Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities, • Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials, • Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment, • Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids, and maintains required inventory records, • Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, • Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities, • Supervises out-of classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required, • Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals, • Identifies pupil’s needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems, • Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil’s progress and development, • Provides instruction on the use and development of skills in culinary arts including safe techniques and hospitality and tourism. Instructs students in the use, care, and safe operation of business equipment, • Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees, • Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas, • Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned studentsSkills, Qualifications, and/or Competencies Required:, • Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced, • Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues, • You possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results, • Strong classroom management skills: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged, • Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions, • Detail-oriented, and highly organized, • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, Master’s Degree, preferred, • NYS Teaching Certification in Culinary Careers, or working towards certification, • Certificate of Eligibility in Culinary or related field and/or Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certification, • Current possession or immediate attainment of Food Protection CertificateBenefits & Compensation, • Employees at Challenge Preparatory Charter School are provided with a generous salary. Our salaries are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role., • A starting Teachers' salary ranges from $62,000 - $95,000, based on experience., • As a regular full-time employee of Challenge Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave., • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit., • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:, • After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs, • In-house committees of special programs, • Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation, • Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:, • Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas, • Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom, • Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students, • Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan, • Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, • Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades Who We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionFollow your passion Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. We're thrilled to launch our first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, located at 1080 St. Nicholas Avenue in Upper Manhattan. This exciting milestone marks the next chapter in our mission to provide world-class education from pre-kindergarten through high school. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plan to open 1–2 new schools each year – because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Algebra II Teacher with a Bachelor's degree (math or science degree preferred), and at least 1-2+ years of lead teaching experience (NY certification preferred), with a proven record of propelling extraordinary student growth. Responsibilities: • Implement inquiry-driven, problem-based lessons that challenge students to think mathematically, reason logically, and apply algebraic concepts to real-world contexts., • Demonstrate deep expertise in high school mathematics, guiding students to mastery in Algebra II—connecting abstract concepts to visual models, data, and everyday applications., • Build a classroom culture where precision, perseverance, and curiosity thrive—and where students approach challenges with confidence and joy., • Serve as an Advisor to a small cohort of students, developing meaningful relationships with families and supporting each student's academic and personal growth., • Collaborate with colleagues to co-create a rigorous, joyful founding high school environment rooted in Zeta's mission and values., • Use data, feedback, and student work to analyze mastery patterns and refine instruction to meet diverse learners' needs., • Embrace the "start-up spirit" of a founding team—adapting quickly, solving problems creatively, and building systems that will define the future of Zeta High School., • We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students, • We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback, • We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them, • We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment, • We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details, • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses, • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings, • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!), • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription, • MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone, • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine, • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats, • Clear pathway to professional growth, • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates, • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:, • After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs, • In-house committees of special programs, • Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation, • Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:, • Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas, • Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom, • Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students, • Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan, • Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, • Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades Who We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits and Perks, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Charter Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a Special Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively providing academic and cultural support to your school and team.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Work in a collaborative team teaching environment or an individual classroom setting, • Engage students in active learning, • Integrate technology into core classroom instruction, • Use assessment data to modify and improve student learning, • Utilize an online student system to track student progress through competencies and keep up-to-date assignments for students, • Contribute to program design and implementation, • Participate in all staff programs and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation, • Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily, • Enforce and uphold school policies and culture, • Communicate effectively and maintain consistent relationships with students, colleagues, and families, • Any additional responsibilities assigned by the Principal and Administrative teamSkills, Qualifications, and/or Competencies Required:, • Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues, • You possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results, • Strong classroom management skills: You can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged, • Classroom presence: You are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions, • Detail-oriented and highly organized, • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree in Education, preferred, • New York State Teaching Certification requiredBenefits, • Competitive Salary, • Paid Time Off, • 403b plan with a matching 3% contribution, • Medical, • Dental, • Vision

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Charter Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As the Middle School ELA Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the progress of all students, • Create academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed, • Execute specially designed lesson plans that are guided by clear objectives, focus on conceptual understanding, and are assessed routinely for student mastery, • Teach engaging, rigorous, and relevant lessons daily, • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including scholars, families, and staff, • Commit to a school culture of consistency by implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures while reflecting on one’s own implicit biases, • Reflect on various data sources to improve your practice, • Take on a proactive role in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun school that supports the needs of students of various abilities and experiences, • Collaborate with colleagues to create, implement, and refine schoolwide and classroom-based systems, routines, and procedures, • Ensure that classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students, • Develop, implement, and/or manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students in meeting established academic and non-academic goals, • Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen their own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues, • Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleaguesSkills, Qualifications, and/or Competencies Required:, • Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced, • Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues, • You possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results, • Strong classroom management skills: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged, • Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions, • Detail-oriented, and highly organized, • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree in Education, preferred, • New York State Teaching Certification requiredBenefits & Compensation, • Employees at Challenge Preparatory Charter School are provided with a generous salary. Our salaries are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role., • As a regular full-time employee of Challenge Prep, you will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave., • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit., • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:, • After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs, • In-house committees of special programs, • Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation, • Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:, • Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas, • Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom, • Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students, • Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan, • Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, • Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades Who We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal. Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:, • After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs, • In-house committees of special programs, • Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation, • Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:, • Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas, • Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom, • Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students, • Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan, • Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, • Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades Who We Seek, • Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication, • Strategic problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members, • Exceptional management and organizational skills, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments, • Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree required, • Master's degree preferred, • NYS certification preferred, • Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap, • Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred, • The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning, • Strong teamwork ethic, • Ability to use data to drive instructionBenefits, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more., • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance, • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionPre-Kindergarten Teacher Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Essential Functions: • Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives., • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning., • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction, • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed., • Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system., • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research., • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws., • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents., • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom., • Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees., • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records., • Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles., • Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts., • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans., • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students., • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed., • Ability to organize and coordinate work., • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents., • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Qualifications Profile: • Certification/License:, • NJDOE State Certification Required (Code 1013)Education, • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleTeaching Assistants will report to the Principal of their assigned grade span or his/her designee. In addition to supporting the whole class, Teaching Assistants will be responsible for individual scholars and/or smaller groups of scholars who need assistance to absorb the lesson material. They will work with the lead teacher to create lesson plans for the class and assist with the administrative requirements, such as attendance and record-keeping. They will be responsible for working with scholars in Tier 2 and developing their own intervention plan for Tier 3 scholars. They will provide guided reading instruction and conference with scholars about their growth and areas of need improvement.Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • Assist teachers by preparing major subject area lesson plans, • Attend faculty meetings and parent conferences, • Prepare guided reading lesson plans, • Assume classroom responsibilities when the lead teacher is absent, • Responsible for Tier 3 instruction for scholars in MATH and Reading (Based on F&P) and i-Ready Data, • Provide guided reading instruction daily to groups of scholars who are Tier 3, • Monitor i-Ready weekly instruction and provide a weekly report to scholars and lead teacher each week, • Work with smaller groups of scholars for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process, • Participate in CST meetings to discuss progress of Tier 3 scholars, • Review and internalize lesson plans, • Understand and follow the components of the Danielson Framework of Teaching, • Set up necessary material for classes (e.g. technology, workstations, manipulative, etc.), • Track scholar attendance and class schedules, • Escort and supervise scholars within the school building, on field trips and school activities, • Make sure classrooms are safe, neat, and orderly before classes start and throughout the day, • Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments, recording anecdotals, and informing parents of their children’s progress, • Help scholars adjust, learn, and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues, • Remain up to date with school administrative requirements and learning methods, • Teach & lead their assigned class in the absence of the lead teacher, • In collaboration with the lead teacher, provide communication to families about their scholar, • Implement scholar goals and scholar plans (i.e. - IEP goals, Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.), • Monitor lunch and recess, • Be on time for assigned posts such as cafeteria guard, hall monitor, etc., • Ensure proven academic growth of scholars they supervise, • Respond to emails within 24 hours, • Any additional responsibilities assigned by AdministrationWho We Seek, • We will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability, and being productive, • Ability to adapt to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning, • Willingness to integrate technology and/or media in the classroom, • Evidence of commitment to continuous professional growth, • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with scholars, lead teacher, colleagues, parents/families, • Great communication and organizational skillsCool-tempered and positive attitudeFirm but kind personality, • A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with all stakeholders (scholars, colleagues, parents, community members), • FlexibilityQualifications, • Bachelor’s degree required, • Candidates with an associate’s degree and prior experience working with children may be considered if they demonstrate a trajectory in a teaching career (i.e. enrolled in a teacher certification program, enrolled in an alternative certification program, has had their experience assessed by TEACH, NYS Department of Education Office of Teaching Initiatives), • NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification required, • Classroom experience in an urban school setting preferred, • Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team playerBenefits and Perks, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more, • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job DescriptionFollow your passion Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. We're thrilled to launch our first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, located at 1080 St. Nicholas Avenue in Upper Manhattan. This exciting milestone marks the next chapter in our mission to provide world-class education from pre-kindergarten through high school. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plan to open 1–2 new schools each year – because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Physics Teacher with a Bachelor's degree (physics or math degree preferred), and at least 1-2+ years of lead teaching experience (NY certification preferred), with a proven record of propelling extraordinary student growth. Responsibilities: • Implement inquiry-driven, experiment-based lessons that engage students in rigorous scientific thinking—designing investigations, analyzing data, and applying physics concepts to real-world phenomena., • Demonstrate deep expertise in high school physics content and practices, guiding students to master key concepts, develop strong problem-solving skills, and excel on assessments., • Build a classroom culture where curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration thrive—and where students feel empowered to question, explore, and innovate., • Serve as an Advisor to a small cohort of students, developing meaningful relationships with families and supporting each student's personal and academic growth., • Collaborate with colleagues to co-create a rigorous, joyful founding high school environment rooted in Zeta's mission and values., • Use data, feedback, and student work to assess learning, inform instruction, and continuously refine practice., • Embrace the "start-up spirit" of a founding team—adapting quickly, solving problems creatively, and building systems that will define the future of Zeta High School., • We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students, • We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback, • We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them, • We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment, • We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details, • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses, • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings, • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!), • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription, • MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone, • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine, • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats, • Clear pathway to professional growth, • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates, • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team

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Philip Preparatory School, a PreK3 - Grade 8 Catholic Elementary School located in Clifton, NJ, is seeking a a full-time Kindergarten Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Must possess or be in the process of pursuing New Jersey State Teacher Certification. Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Cla

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Job DescriptionFollow your passion Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. We're thrilled to launch our first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, located at 1080 St. Nicholas Avenue in Upper Manhattan. This exciting milestone marks the next chapter in our mission to provide world-class education from pre-kindergarten through high school. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plan to open 1–2 new schools each year – because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Associate Dean of Specialty with a Bachelor's degree, 3-5+ years of experience teaching and leading teams to excellent student outcomes, and who are fueled by a passion for their team's success and continual improvement. Responsibilities: • Uphold and advance Zeta's vision of excellence for specialty programming, setting the tone and expectations for the teams and student experiences you manage., • Build a joyful and rigorous school culture among leaders, specialty teachers, staff, students, and families—one where specialty disciplines are valued, vibrant, and deeply integrated into the high school experience., • Foster authentic, meaningful relationships with specialty staff, students and families—ensuring collaboration, trust, and community engagement around specialty areas., • Maintain the standard for excellence in content knowledge, planning, and implementation across the specialty disciplines you oversee, ensuring that all specialty programs meet the high bar of Zeta's mission., • Manage specialty outcomes using a data-driven approach, tracking, analyzing and improving results related to student participation, engagement, growth and quality of instruction in those areas., • Provide students access to the rich cultural, artistic, and community experiences of New York City that deepen their understanding and connection to their specialty focus areas., • We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students, • We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback, • We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them, • We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment, • We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details, • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses, • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings, • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!), • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription, • MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone, • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine, • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats, • Clear pathway to professional growth, • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates, • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team

Job DescriptionFollow your passion Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. We're thrilled to launch our first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, located at 1080 St. Nicholas Avenue in Upper Manhattan. This exciting milestone marks the next chapter in our mission to provide world-class education from pre-kindergarten through high school. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plan to open 1–2 new schools each year – because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Associate Dean of Academics with a Bachelor's degree, 3-5+ years of experience teaching and leading teams to excellent student outcomes, and who are fueled by a passion for their team's success and continual improvement. Responsibilities: • Build a joyful and intellectually rigorous high school culture among leaders, teachers, students, and families—one that prepares students for college, career, and life success., • Foster authentic, lasting relationships with staff, students, and families rooted in trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence., • Set and uphold the standard for instructional excellence in content knowledge, lesson design, and implementation across high school disciplines., • Lead and manage academic outcomes through a data-driven approach, ensuring that students in the grades and subjects you oversee meet ambitious goals in every content area., • Coach and develop teaching teams to deliver exceptional instruction that drives student achievement, social-emotional growth, and strong classroom culture., • Analyze academic and cultural data across high school departments, identify trends, and execute targeted action plans that engage school leaders, teachers, and families., • Model and maintain a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and deep investment in student outcomes within the high school leadership team., • We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students, • We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback, • We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them, • We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment, • We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details, • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses, • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings, • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!), • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription, • MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone, • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine, • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats, • Clear pathway to professional growth, • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates, • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team

Job Description Position: General Education Teacher Location: Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem 71 Convent Avenue, New York NY 10027 Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt About Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem: The mission of the school is to prepare K-5 students living in and around Central Harlem for matriculation to outstanding public, private and parochial middle and high schools by nurturing their intellectual, emotional, artistic and social development. The school is accomplishing this by offering a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum taught by a highly prepared and committed cadre of professional educators. Beginning in kindergarten, we prepare our students for college and a lifetime of achievement, honor and service. Sisulu-Walker is achieving this in a small and supportive learning environment that sets high expectations for all our students and encourages strong parental and community involvement. Position Overview: The Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem General Education Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The General Education Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school. Responsibilities and Duties (including, but not limited to): Instructional Planning • Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students, • Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration, • Teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary, • Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods, • Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom Instructional Delivery • Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods, • Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom, • Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement, • Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school’s formative and summative assessment tools, • Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics, • Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals, • Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress to improve instruction and personal practice, • Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice, • Complete all reports in a timely manner Learning Environment • Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential, • Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as needed, • Implement classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students, • Ensure smooth operation of all classroom’s instructional functions without exceptions Extracurricular Activities • Organize and supervise approved field lessons to enhance classroom learning., • Provide opportunities and supervise activities for students to demonstrate individually and in ensembles or large groups the skills and talents developed in the music program Student Support and School Culture • Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators, • Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios, • Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances, • Oversee and assist with student arrival/dismissal, • Work closely with all members of school community, model citizenship, collaboration and support of one another, • Other tasks as assigned by the Administration Academic and Certification Qualifications: • Bachelor Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, • New York State Teacher Certification (Birth – 2 or 1 - 6) Work Experience and Skills: • Able to improve curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work products, • Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators, • Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child, • Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills, • Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred, • Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred, • Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology Personal Qualities and Behavioral Traits: • Driven educator with an unrelenting focus on organization along with a high level of student and school-wide performance in achieving/exceeding state standards, • Champions change, supports school leader in trying to apply new ideas and methods; actively motivates and encourages others to adapt to change, • Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact student achievement, • Develops and maintains positive communications and working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude, • Openness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student success, • Passionately dedicated to school’s mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation, • Working knowledge of the charter school movement and culture Powered by JazzHR rUWQNSPBpE

Job DescriptionFollow your passion Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. We're thrilled to launch our first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, located at 1080 St. Nicholas Avenue in Upper Manhattan. This exciting milestone marks the next chapter in our mission to provide world-class education from pre-kindergarten through high school. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plan to open 1–2 new schools each year – because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Associate Dean of Students with a Bachelor's degree, 3-5+ years of experience teaching and leading teams to excellent student outcomes, and who are fueled by a passion for their team's success and continual improvement. Responsibilities: • Build a joyful, disciplined, and inclusive school culture among leaders, teachers, students, and families—one that combines high expectations with care, belonging, and student agency., • Foster authentic, meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff—being present, visible, approachable, and proactive in engaging our community., • Set and uphold a standard for excellence in student life, behavior, and attendance, ensuring that all students meet our expectations for perseverance, respect, community, and readiness for college and life., • Manage student outcomes using a data-driven approach—tracking key indicators (behavior incidents, attendance, engagement, student voice), identifying trends, and working with teams to intervene and accelerate student growth., • Coach and develop staff teams (advisors, student support) to deliver exceptional classroom community, and culture leadership., • Analyze culture, climate, and student experience data across the high school, and execute plans that leverage leadership teams, teachers, student leaders, and families to improve student well-being, belonging, engagement, and outcomes., • Model and maintain a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and deep investment in student experiences—acting as a role model for consistency, responsiveness, and proactive leadership in student support., • We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students, • We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback, • We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them, • We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment, • We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details, • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses, • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings, • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!), • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription, • MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone, • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine, • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats, • Clear pathway to professional growth, • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates, • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team

Job Description Job Title: Family Specialist Classification: Non-Exempt Status: Full-time, 9AM-5PM (hours may vary) Reports to: Senior Program Director Location: Mott Haven Section, Bronx, New York Salary: $27.47 - $32.96 Objective: The Family Specialist has the lead responsibility for integrating family goals and services with the tasks of all team members and for providing family psychoeducation individually and in groups. They are also responsible for assisting with the planning, organizing and enrollment into education services for children living with their parents in residential sites. The Family Specialist must have the ability to develop trusting relationships with knowledge of child development and also assist parents with locating supportive resources for the families and coordinating educational opportunities for their children. The Family Specialist will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in supportive housing serving individuals impacted by chronic medical conditions including HIV and AIDS as well as serious mental illness and substance abuse disorder. Position Type: This is a full-time position with a variable schedule based on the needs of clients. This will involve flexible evening hours. Lantern staff may be asked to change work schedule and hours depending on the operational needs of the site and the agency. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • In coordination with the Senior Case Manager, ensure families have access to high quality community health, mental health and substance use services., • Build partnerships with parents and families to ensure that children receive well matched educational services as well as any needed support or intervention services., • Assist with the transition of children to Pre-K, Kindergarten, Middle School and High School and help parents with completing the school application process., • Support families through the application process for college-bound youth or those seeking vocational or trade training., • Attend school meetings such as IEP and parent teacher night when needed., • Design and implement workshops for parents including those that develop parenting skills, promote better relationships and empower families to participate as active members of the community., • Participates in community initiatives to develop and maintain relationships and identify families for participation., • Participate in meetings with social services staff to coordinate services and generate ideas to support families and their children., • Attend trainings and staff meetings, as required., • Document all client work in confidential electronic records., • Complete reports as directed by supervisor., • Perform other job-related duties, as assigned. Required Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited school with a minimum of 2 years' experience providing education or social services to families is required., • Experience working for the New York City Department of Education or Educational Programs preferred., • Experience advocating for families., • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent writing ability, demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to perform complex tasks with limited supervision., • Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office & Zoom., • Preferred. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance use or chronically homelessness, • Preferred. Some knowledge and experience in working with early childhood mental health and adult disability services. Work Environment: This job operates in a supportive housing site and works with a population who may experience mental illness, substance use, disability, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illnesses. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb stairs and/ or kneel. Occasionally the employee will have to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Note: Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy, and just communities. Lantern welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

Job Description Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center (BSECDC) has been “Rooted in the Community since 1966.” A federally funded Head Start program whose mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive early education and family engagement services to families and their children ages 2 to 5 years old. BSECDC embraces a holistic strength-based approach to meet the needs of our earliest learners and their families within the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. JOB DESCRIPTION: EDUCATION SITE MANAGER POSITION/JOB TITLE: Education Site Manager STATUS: Full-Time/Exempt REPORTS TO: Education Director SALARY RANGE: $ 88,871.38 SUPERVISES: Center-Based Staff (Teaching Staff; Family Assistant; XXXX) JOB SUMMARY: The Education Site Manager (ESM) manages the day-to-day operations of their assigned center and provides regular and ongoing leadership, oversight, and supervision to the center-based to ensure the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive services to children and families and continuous program improvement. The ESM ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, the NYC Department of Health, and NYC Department of Education regulations, as well as all BSECDC policies and procedures. The ESM is responsible for collaborating with other BSECDC Management Team staff to coordinate services for children and families. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To support other sites, in the event other site managers need to be realived. • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned center, including ensuring adequate staffing and compliance with group size and staff/child ratios at all times; providing classroom assistance, as needed;, • Maintain an up-to-date licensed facility by collaborating with Facilities staff to adhere to all NYC Department of Health regulations;, • Coordinate with the Education Director and Coaches to support the implementation of the program curricula to fidelity to promote children’s learning and development across all developmental domains outlined in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and the curriculum;, • Ensure teachers implement responsive and effective teaching practices that demonstrate respect for children and provide opportunities for children to express themselves;, • Promote cultural competence and universal values of respect, compassion, and tolerance among staff and children by ensuring the curriculum implementation includes global education, multiculturalism, and peaceful classroom concepts;, • Ensure all required child screenings and assessments are completed in a timely manner;, • Monitor and respond to child outcomes data;, • Coordinate with the Health and Disabilities Coordinator to ensure children with identified disabilities receive timely evaluations and appropriate services designed to address their needs individually; attend IEP/IFSP meetings, if needed;, • Participate in case management mental health meetings to improve outcomes for children and families;, • Establish professional relationships with parents based on trust to encourage communication with staff and positively engage families in understanding program requirements;, • Communicate effectively with parents with mutual respect and empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and adherence to BSECDC’s strict confidentiality policy; monitor teacher communication with families for the same;, • Collaborate with the Family Services Coordinator to ensure effective implementation of all ERSEA regulations and the Parent Engagement Plan;, • Provide leadership and supervision to the Family Assistant to ensure effective delivery of family partnership services and family engagement; monitor family goal setting and outcomes data., • Provide support to the Family Assistant to facilitate open communication and problem-solving with parents/guardians and provide communication about center activities, center closings, parent meetings, children’s absences, transitions within and out of the program, including to kindergarten, and any other concerns or issues that may arise;, • Assist teachers with the planning and implementation of monthly Parent Class Meetings designed to reinforce parents’ understanding of child development and their role as their child’s primary teacher through mini-workshops, training, and at-home activities;, • Ensure teachers complete two parent-teacher conferences and two home visits for each child annually; provide assistance in preparing for and facilitating conferences and home visits when needed;, • Monitor indoor and outdoor learning areas daily to observe the implementation of the daily schedule; teacher-child interactions; teachers’ performance; child supervision; and safety practices;, • Monitor classrooms a minimum of monthly to ensure the physical environment is attractive with children’s work on display, warm, nurturing, clutter-free, and conducive to child-directed play, and all emergency procedures are posted conspicuously;, • Monitor family-style meal time and CACFP meal counts to ensure accurate data is reported for reimbursement;, • Provide ongoing staff supervision, training, and professional development to address staff’s professional development needs and ensure staff are able to implement all BSECDC policies and procedures, including that every classroom staff/volunteer is aware of the steps to take in an emergency and the “Lost Child” policy a minimum of three times each year;, • Support the use of technology and data management systems by staff to promote efficiency, reliability, and accuracy in data analysis and reporting;, • Provide each teaching staff member with a minimum of two reflective supervision meetings each year; hold monthly reflective supervision meetings with the Family Assistant, • Complete annual performance evaluations for all staff, including establishing and monitoring goals for performance improvement and/or professional development and corrective action plans, if needed;, • Participate in all Management Team Meetings and Education Team meetings, including internal School Readiness Committee meetings and external meetings at the Administration for Children and Families office and NYC Department of Education/UPK Division;, • Communicate all relevant information obtained at Management Team Meetings to staff in a timely manner, either through center staff meetings or other methods;, • Advocate for the needs of your children, staff, families, and site;, • Participate in the recruitment and hiring of new staff, as requested, including scheduling and participating in interviews;, • Participate in professional development opportunities, including training, workshops, and conferences;, • Display professionalism, mutual respect, and integrity towards other BSECDC staff members, families, and visitors at all times;, • Ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of all required record-keeping, data collection, and analysis, documentation, and paperwork, including child files and reports to the Education Director, Executive Director, the Administration for Children’s Services, the NYC Department of Education and other parties as requested;, • In collaboration with the Management Team, use information from ongoing monitoring and the annual self-assessment to identify program needs and develop and implement plans for program improvement;, • Follow all applicable BSECDC policies and procedures, including the Standards of Conduct, to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation while in the care of the Center., • Implement fully all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as cited in the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, IDEA, IFSP, FERPA, ACYFIM, Department of Education, and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Health Licensing Code, Article 47 NAEYC., • Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: • Master in Early Childhood Education with State Certification, • A minimum of two years of supervisory experience, • A minimum of two years of experience in the classroom as a teacher of a group of preschoolers., • Certified Pre-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observer,, • Education affiliations a plus COMPETENCIES • Excellent communication, verbal, reading, and writing skills, and cultural competency, • Ability to administer screenings, assessments, • Ability to assess the classroom environment using formal and informal observations, including the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), • Ability to assess teacher/child interactions using the CLASS, • Ability to assess teachers’ dispositions toward children using daily observations, • Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and colleagues, • Ability to establish positive relationships with teaching staff Must maintain on files an updated medical report with complete immunizations. Medical reports must ascertain that the individual is physically fit to work with young children. Powered by JazzHR vPtLTPdwKq