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Title: Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, Math Reports To: Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal Location: New York City, in-person. Dates: Spring Semester; Exact Saturday dates of programming vary based on which Grade Instructor is placed (see specific dates below) Compensation: $40/hr for 6.5 standard (required) + 3 flex (use as needed) hours per week There will also be opportunities for Summer Academy and Fall Saturday Academy in the future. ** Position Overview** Associate Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, Associate Instructors co-teach Math for 9th or 10th grade Scholars in New York City. Associate Instructors are the first to cover classes when instructors are out or they co-teach alongside Instructors to facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. Associate Instructors do not have grading responsibilities. ** The Courses** Instructors will be placed depending on their self-reported proficiency and demo lesson. The math courses offered at SEO include: - 9th Math: Numbers and Operations, Graphs and Relationships, and Algebra/Pattern and Structure Courses Skills include: properties of numbers; expressions, equations, and identities; ratio and rate; percentages; proportional reasoning; irrational numbers; linear, quadratic, and exponential functions (including compound growth formula); algebraic representation of functions; graphing functions and identifying key characteristics; modeling real-world situations with functions; systems of equations and inequalities; algebra with exponents; fractional exponents and roots; algebra with rational expressions and equations; properties 2D and 3D geometric figures; introduction to coordinate geometry. - 10th Math: Trigonometry, Precalculus, and SAT Math Courses Skills include: triangle geometry and special triangles; trigonometric functions; inverse trig functions; radian measure; the unit circle; graphing and modeling with sine and cosine functions; unit analysis; function notation, including function composition and inverse functions; characteristics of graphs; transformations of graphs; average rate of change; introduction to limits; introduction to the derivative and the power rule; and content covered on the new digital SAT. ** The Sites** Saturday Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned: - 9th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York). - 10th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn). Occasionally, Orientations and/or Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office: 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District). Dates, Weekly Hours, and Compensation: Instructor Orientation: 9th Instructor Orientation: 02/13 10th Instructor Orientation: 01/22 Spring Saturday Academy: Typically, 3 Saturdays a month, exact dates vary based on which grade instructor is placed. Please note that due to our staffing needs and only seeing Scholars once a week, we cannot support more than 2 absences a semester: ** 9th Grade Saturday Academy:** Orientation (required): 02/13 8 Programming Saturdays (2 absence maximum): 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, & 5/17 ** 10th Grade Saturday Academy:** Orientation (required): 01/22 11 Programming Saturdays (2 absence maximum): 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, & 5/17 The Associate Instructors are allotted** 9.5 maximum hours per week** during their seasonal employment, made up of Standard and Flex Hours. Standard Hours are when the associate instructor must be working on site with staff or students instructing/co-teaching a class or engaging with an instructional prep or support period: Saturdays, 9:00am-4:00pm (with at least a 30 minute lunch) = 5 Hours/weekly ** Flex Hours** make up the additional “teacher work” educators know go into the job. This is time spent preparing for the lesson, following up with Scholars, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week = 3 Flex Hours/weekly ** Key Responsibilities:** - Instruction & Facilitation – Co-teach three or four periods of ELA and/or Identity & Empowerment. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. - Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod, GSuit applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment. - Content Preparation – Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs. - Tutoring and Academic Support – Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions with Scholars who want to come in and review skills learned from class, makeup missed work or lessons, or develop new skills. - Classroom Culture – Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community. - Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors – Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner. - Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback – Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations. ** ** ** Qualifications:** ** Required:** - Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field - Experience working with high school-aged students - Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems - Expertise and depth of knowledge in English Language Arts, writing, and reading skills OR Advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Trigonometry) ** Preferred:** - Education Degree and Certification - Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy - Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies - Knowledgeable with research-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven, and anti-oppressive instructional practices ** COMPENSATION** This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. ** EEOC Policy** At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. ** Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.** Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

Location: Brooklyn, NYC, New York Hourly Rate: $20-$26 per hour About Us: We are a growing construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects and services. Our team values professionalism, efficiency, and collaboration. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accounting & Finance Specialist to join our office team and support our financial operations. Job Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage all accounting and financial processes, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger reconciliation. • Handle construction billing, including progress and final billing, ensuring compliance with contract terms. • Manage tax-related filings and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax laws specific to the construction industry. • Monitor project budgets and costs, providing regular financial updates and reports to management. • Assist in preparing for audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. • Collaborate with project managers to review contracts and address any billing or financial concerns. Streamline financial operations and implement best practices for accounting and billing processes. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting and financial management, preferably within the construction industry. • Strong knowledge of construction billing processes, including AIA billing and retainage. • Familiarity with construction-related tax laws and regulations. • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Benefits: • Hourly Rate: $20-$26 per hour • Hybrid work schedule (after 90 days). • Opportunities for professional growth within the company.

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. POSITION/JOB TITLE: STATUS: REPORTS TO: SALARY RANGE: JOB SUMMARY: JOB DESCRIPTION: LEAD TEACHER Lead Teacher (UNCERTIFIED OR CERTIFIED) Full Time/Non-Exempt Education Site Manager $51,100 - $80,010 The Lead Teacher supports BSECDC’s mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities through the delivery of high-quality early education and child development services that promote children’s school readiness through growth and development across all developmental domains. The Lead Teacher adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as BSECDC program policies, procedures, and administrative guidance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Implement a well-organized learning environment with developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation among a variety of learning, sensory, and motor experiences. ● Develop and implement weekly lesson plans, including plans for individualized instruction, in accordance with BSECDC’s procedures and the research-based curriculum, that include indoor and outdoor learning experiences to support physical health and development, social and emotional development, approaches to learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. ● Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and, for children who are dual language learners, plan and implement experiences to support English language development. ● Ensure the physical environment and lesson plans reflect the diversity represented in the children and families served. ● Implement nurturing, responsive, and effective teaching practices to ensure daily learning experiences promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, STEM, and reading and writing readiness, as well as children’s social emotional development and universal values of tolerance, compassion, and respect among children. ● Use positive guidance strategies to create a peaceful classroom environment where children resolve conflicts using language to express their feelings and opinion. ● Expose children to individuals of different cultural life styles, different genders, and different sexual orientation through stories, posted pictures and discussion. ● Plan and communicate effectively with all other classroom staff, including the assistant teacher, special education staff, volunteers and interns about weekly lessons, classroom activities, and other pertinent information regarding children. ● Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with families, while maintaining professional boundaries, to encourage their input and support two-way communication regarding the growth and development of their children. ● Conduct two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per child per year. ● Create and adhere to a posted classroom daily schedule that includes sufficient time for established routines such as nap/rest time, meal time, handwashing, toileting, and transition through activities. ● Ensure that children are engaged in oral hygiene education through daily tooth brushing, stories, skits, and other activities. ● Facilitate, observe, and communicate the importance of healthy eating habits through family style meal time, including ensuring all adults eat with children during meal time. ● Conduct all screenings and ongoing assessment of the children in the class, as required, and use data gathered to inform instruction, including individualization, and measure progress towards School Readiness Goals. ● Monitor children’s daily attendance and communicate with the assigned BSECDC staff member if a child needs additional supports ● Support tracking responsibilities of the daily meal count for the CACFP program, as requested. ● Maintain active supervision, group size, and ratios at all times indoors and outdoors. ● Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the classroom and on the playground, including following all health and safety rules pertaining to food allergies, universal precautions, and personal hygiene. ● Maintain consistent attendance to support continuity of care for children and families. ● Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, coaching, workshops, and staff development programs, as requested. ● Ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of all required data, documentation, and paperwork, including child files. ● 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ● Bachelor’s Degree with a study plan toward a degree in Early Childhood Education OR ● Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with NY State Certification OR ● Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education working towards NYS Certification ● Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communications skills ● Proficient with Google and Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel applications EXPERIENCE ● Minimum of two years-experience working with preschoolers PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical demands described below are representative of only some that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Walk, sit, stand, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. • Regularly lift and/or move up to forty pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. • Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. BENEFITS: ● DC 37 Union ● Competitive Health Insurance ● Retirement ● Life Insurance

- Prepares leases and related leasing addendums. Maintains lease records and files. Maintains property waiting list and other updates to various records and reports in accordance with policy and procedures, applicable affordable housing programs and HUD/Agency regulations. - Supports and ensures timely input, proper use and full utilization of on-site PC-based property management software for leasing data. - Ensures apartments are ready for occupancy by inspecting, placing move-in products and last minute touches when necessary. Distributes keys, move-in package, safety video and other appropriate paperwork at time of lease signing. - Maintains current knowledge of marketing and leasing techniques. Strives to attain affirmative marketing goals. Seeks out new residents through outreach, direct marketing, cold calling, distributing literature and contacting government, social, religious and community organizations in selected target areas. Maintains current knowledge of apartments, building amenities and local agencies or attractions of interest to residents. Maintains awareness of current rental rates and promotions of competitive properties. - Assists with resident retention. Provides on going customer service to residents after moving in. Process work order requests, package collection, assists with day to day operations of the property and resident satisfaction This position requires a High School Diploma/GED. - An additional that is preferred for the position include : Associate Degree in Customer Service/Hospitality. - 1-2 years of required experience in Leasing or Sales. - This position may require a valid driver's license depending on the needs of the property. - Required skills for this position include: fair housing laws, affordable housing programs, Microsoft Office, personal accountability, persuasiveness, and customer service. - A preferred skill for this position include : One-Site. - This position requires up to 10%

Bookkeeper for Law Firm We are seeking a skilled bookkeeper to join our law firm and provide exceptional bookkeeping services. The ideal candidate will have experience in bookkeeping and accounting, as well as a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. At our successful personal injury law firm preparing financial reports, budget preparation, forecasting, ensuring compliance with all accounting and tax regulations as well as communicating with attorneys and staff regarding financial matters is pivotal. Responsibilities: Prepare all financial statements and bank reconciliations Properly record financial transactions Make sure accounts receivable/payable are complete Verify accuracy within day books and all ledgers Bookkeeping: Enter data, maintain records and produce financial reports. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field 2+ years of work experience at an accounting firm or as a bookkeeper, cost accountant, management accountant, or similar position Strong knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, and basic accounting systems Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills Exceptional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Compensation: $20 - $25 hourly

eXacta Global is looking for Directors and Associate Directors to join our growing team of dynamic legal recruiting professionals. eXacta is a great fit for entrepreneurially-minded doers that learn and adapt quickly and have a passion for what they do. We offer a competitive compensation model, fully remote company culture and the opportunity to work on rewarding projects with great people. If this sounds like you, send us your application! eXacta Global is a 100% woman owned legal recruiting boutique which specializes in law firm legal roles and business crossover roles for attorneys —from Biglaw to in-house and everything in between. eXacta covers all major US domestic markets as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris and Lisbon. About You: We are looking for candidates who have a demonstrated track record in legal recruiting from either a law firm, law school or a legal recruiting company. We will also consider highly-credentialed attorneys who are interested in making the transition to legal recruiting. Ideal candidates will have exceptional interpersonal skills, while being confident communicators, in both written and verbal communications. Candidates will have the drive to self-direct their daily work and long-term goals, while actively contributing to company-led initiatives. If you have an active interest in branding and marketing to support creative candidate and business development activities, then our culture will be a great fit for you. About Us: eXacta strives to provide every candidate with the highest level of attorney career counseling, while yielding the most accurate and correct legal placement options possible for the individual candidate. eXacta’s model is simple: treat attorneys and employers with integrity. For attorneys, we add value to the attorney’s career trajectory. For businesses and firms of all sizes in search of the best legal talent, we provide the perfect match. Please note, eXacta does not cold-call attorney candidates, and will not require you to do so, unlike our competitors. We place a high priority on working with only exceptional candidates in order to provide our law firm clients and in-house partners with well-credentialed candidates, tailored specifically to their search. Additionally, as we believe a healthy work/life balance is essential to success, a flexible schedule (unlimited vacation days) with the option to work remotely is the standard package we offer to all of our recruiters. About the Role: As a Director/Associate Director with eXacta Global, you will be responsible for working directly with candidates and clients to help define and reach their goals. Specifically the hired candidate will: Create fulsome strategic lateral recruiting plans, both active and opportunistic, based on current market conditions for the individual and/or group of attorney candidates; subsequently procuring the best lateral opportunities at law firms and/or in-house roles for the candidate(s). Lead new candidate acquisition through eXacta’s proprietary recruiting methods. Additionally, personal outreach, such as networking and meaningful marketing campaigns, may be used in attracting new candidates. Successfully manage candidates with a large degree of detail and thoroughness, including counseling candidates on the current state of the legal recruiting market, resume/deal sheet editing, interview preparation, and providing overall guidance throughout the hiring process. Respectfully and effectively coordinate with law firm and in-house recruiting contacts throughout the course of the hiring process. Respond to all internal and external inquiries in a timely manner and serve as a resource for all recruiting related inquiries from candidates, law firm clients and in-house partners. We hope that you will consider joining us for the upcoming 2025 recruiting season.

James Volonakis & Company, LLC is a tax consulting firm based in New York, specializing in delivering expert tax advisory and compliance services. We are committed to helping our clients navigate complex tax regulations with integrity, expertise, and precision. Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team and manage tax preparation, planning, and compliance for our diverse clientele. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of tax regulations and be dedicated to providing exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for both individuals and businesses. Offer tax planning and advisory services to help clients optimize their financial strategies. Stay up-to-date on tax laws, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all reporting. Assist with audits and communicate with regulatory bodies as necessary. Work closely with clients to gather necessary financial information and maintain clear communication. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred). Proven experience as a Tax Accountant, ideally within a consulting or public accounting firm. Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations. Proficiency with tax preparation software and financial management tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Benefits: Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. Health insurance and retirement plan options. Opportunities for ongoing professional development.