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  • Assistant Principal: Train in NY, Launch in Miami
    Assistant Principal: Train in NY, Launch in Miami
    4 hours ago
    Full-time
    New York

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Join the Mission: From the Tri-State to the Sunshine State Tired of the Northeast winters? Ready to trade the slush for the sunshine without leaving the mission behind? Success Academy is the fourth-largest public school system in New York State, serving nearly 22,000 predominantly Black and Hispanic students from low-income backgrounds. We lead the state in math and reading performance, and 100% of our graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges. We've proven what's possible in New York---now, we're taking that proven excellence to Florida. The Opportunity: Train in NY, Launch in Miami We are looking for high-performing Tri-State educators ready to make a literal life-style change. This is a unique, phased transition for the 2027-2028 Florida launch: • Year 1 (The Training Ground): Spend the upcoming school year in New York City. You will immerse yourself in our culture, master our curriculum, and train alongside our most seasoned leaders., • Year 2 (The Move): In Summer 2027, you will relocate to Florida as a founding Assistant Principal to open our inaugural Miami-Dade County schools. Why Make the Move? • Leave the cold behind. Imagine finishing a high-impact school day and heading to the beach instead of shoveling snow. This isn't just a career move; it's a total upgrade to your quality of life., • Be a Founder: You'll be on the ground floor of Success Academy's historic first expansion outside of New York., • No Compromise on Excellence: You don't have to choose between a premier career in education reform and a warmer climate. You get the "sky-high" standards of SA with the lifestyle of Miami., • A New Chapter for Florida: You will play a pivotal role in delivering a life-changing education to underserved children in Miami, applying the expertise you honed in the Tri-State. If you're a proven leader in the NY/NJ/CT area ready to trade your winter coat for a founding role in the Sunshine State, your next chapter starts here. Position Summary: The Assistant Principal role at Success Academy is a high-impact leadership position for educators who want to develop adults, strengthen teaching and learning, and drive outstanding student outcomes across an entire school. The role is fundamentally about people management to achieve high-quality learning for every student. The Assistant Principal takes full ownership of schooling and instructional excellence across multiple grade levels and content areas, developing and holding teachers accountable to meet and exceed Success Academy's school quality standards. As a key member of the leadership team, the Assistant Principal has a deep understanding of the SA standard for excellence, communicates expectations with clarity, and acts quickly to improve adult practice through feedback and coaching. In close partnership with the Principal, the Assistant Principal helps lead school-wide systems, professional development, and family engagement, ensuring excellence throughout the building. This position is intentionally designed as a pathway to the principalship. Assistant Principals master people management, instructional leadership, and school culture stewardship, with the expectation of readiness for the principal role within three years. Core Responsibilities: • Drive and monitor progress toward organizational priorities and outcomes., • Uphold, communicate, and build investment in Success Academy standards for professionalism, instructional quality, and scholar work., • Develop and change the way adults approach the work, providing clear expectations, precise feedback, and accountability for meeting SA standards., • Observe and monitor grade team and schoolwide culture, actively shaping a positive, results-driven environment grounded in professionalism, ownership, and excellence., • Set and maintain a high pace of change and improvement across teams., • Minimize academic failure and promote high-quality learning across classrooms through accurate diagnosis of gaps in instructional practice and mindsets, and direct, actionable coaching to drive fast change. Founding Assistant Principal Year-Long Leadership Training Program: Success Academy makes a significant investment in your development, beginning with a year-long leadership training and development program in New York City during the 2026-27 school year. This immersive program prepares you for the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school with intensive, hands-on training focused on managing and developing adults, driving instructional quality, and executing organizational priorities. This best-in-class SA leadership program has a proven track record of developing exemplary principals who build and sustain top-ranked public schools. You will emerge prepared to manage high-performing teams, drive schoolwide learning quality, and advance rapidly into senior school leadership --- while helping shape the future of Success Academy in Florida. What The Assistant Principal Training Experience Includes: • A year-long leadership training and development program in New York City with one-on-one coaching and regular leadership and professional learning opportunities tailored to the founding Florida AP cohort., • Continued development once you assume the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school in the summer, 2027., • Preparation for future principalship within a high-performing school network. We encourage you to reach out or apply even if you have questions or would be unable to relocate to New York for a year Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor's Degree Experience: • A minimum of one year of teaching or educational leadership experience, • Prior experience working in a high-intensity, excellent, rigorous, fast-paced environment Skills & Attributes: • Approaches work with consummate professionalism, integrity, and responsibility., • Strong leadership potential with a clear desire to grow into senior school leadership., • Grit, resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset., • Embraces rapid change as a leadership advantage; eager to receive and implement feedback immediately., • Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills., • Enjoys holding kids and adults accountable to high expectations and achieving excellence., • Ambitious and competitive in the service of results; energized by clear benchmarks and the opportunity to learn from what's working., • Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Strong sense of ownership for self and team development, performance, and outcomes., • Thinks strategically about people --- how to motivate, develop, and influence to change mindsets and behavior. Benefits: At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our teachers, through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways that enable you to advance into leadership within an average of three years! Health & Wellbeing that Starts Day One • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP --- effective on your first day. SA covers 82% of our most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually towards your medical, dental, and vision coverage., • Employees receive a $50 cellphone stipend every month! ($600 annually), • Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses., • Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace., • Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts. Time to Recharge • Enjoy paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks and holidays, • Generous paid parental leave for new parents. Accelerated Growth & Recognition • Salary growth that provides significant yearly % increases with opportunities to increase earning potential through performance based incentives, • An employee recognition program that offers opportunities for awards and acknowledgment. Financial Security for Your Future • 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match., • Quarterly employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) - up to $2,400/year!, • Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage., • Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans. Compensation: Total year one cash compensation earning potential for this role is up to $115,800, including base salary, relocation support, and performance-based bonus eligibility. Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our [Privacy Policy](https://www.successacademies.org/notices/). Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

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  • Paralegal
    Paralegal
    7 days ago
    $20–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Queens, New York

    --Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities · Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, BP's and other legal documents...ETC · Organize and manage case files, medical records, and evidence as needed. · Coordinate with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel for any upcoming court dates. · Track deadlines, court dates, and statutes of limitations · Assist attorneys in EBT, EUO's , TRIAL PREP, depositions, and hearings · Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys. Qualifications · 1–3 years of paralegal experience in a litigation setting · Personal injury background strongly preferred · Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program · Familiarity with New York court filing procedures and e-filing systems · Strong organizational, written, and communication skills _ Pre-litigation Paralegal – All Level/ Entry Level (Front Desk&Clerical Duties) to Senior Paralegal (Drafting Documents and working with Senior Paralegals & Attorney Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM English & Spanish required Pre-litigation focus – If Case isn't settling, we are moving it to Litigation Department. Responsibilities · Pre-litigation – Knowledgeable in the process of Personal Injury Case, Ability to handle caseload from intake through demand package submission. · Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to gather information and provide case updates every 2 weeks. · Collect, organize, and review medical records, bills, and accident reports. · Draft and send correspondence to insurance companies and medical providers when needed · Prepare and submit demand letters and settlement packages · Monitor treatment status and coordinate with medical offices on behalf of clients. · Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes in the firm's case management system – CLOUDLEX*

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  • Entry-Level to Experienced Teacher
    Entry-Level to Experienced Teacher
    5 hours ago
    $65000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    The Bronx, New York

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Hiring for School Year 2026-27! ----------------------------------- At Success Academy, we don't just hire teachers, we build them. You don't need a background in education to launch your career with us. Whether you're an athlete, engineer, artist, chess champion, or math whiz, we'll equip you with the tools, training, and world-class coaching to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Why Success Academy? More than the highest-performing K-12 charter school network in NYC, Success Academy is a launchpad for careers of significance. Our teachers don't just show up, they redefine what's possible for their students and themselves. What We Look For Resilience, drive, and a winning mindset: You'll be challenged. You'll be coached. You'll grow. Every day is a chance to push through limits and raise the bar. A commitment to excellence: You execute a proven playbook. You plan ahead, stay organized, and sweat the details because excellence lives in the little things. You believe structure and consistency create space for kids to thrive, and you don't cut corners. Total belief in every student: You'll never settle for average -- not in yourself, not in your students. Here, we 100% commit to getting 100% of our kids into 4-year colleges. Passion for content and curiosity to grow: You love learning, and it shows. Whether it's literature, math, science, or art, you bring genuine enthusiasm to your subject and a hunger to keep getting better. Feedback isn't just accepted -- it's fuel. Here's What You'll Get A mission with meaning: You'll play a critical role in shaping the futures of young people and helping them reach their full potential. Skills that set you apart: Build essential skills like public speaking, strategy, data analysis, leadership, and conflict resolution. World-class coaching and development: No education background? No problem. We'll train you---hard---and elevate you even harder. Key Responsibilities: Lesson Planning and Instruction • Study and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards., • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to enhance learning., • Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars. Assessment and Evaluation • Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations., • Provide timely feedback and support to help students improve., • Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress. Classroom Management • Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment. Communication and Collaboration • Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues., • Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Passion for learning and commitment to student development. Ability to work in person in New York City. At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our teachers through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways that enable you to advance into leadership within an average of three years! Health & Wellbeing that Starts Day One • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP --- effective on your first day. SA covers 82% of our most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually, towards your medical, dental, and vision coverage., • Employees receive a $50 cellphone stipend every month! ($600 annually), • Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses., • Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace., • Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts. Time to Recharge • Enjoy paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays, • Generous paid parental leave for new parents. Accelerated Growth & Recognition • Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways - most teachers are promoted to leadership positions on average within three years., • Salary growth that provides significant yearly % increases, with opportunities to increase earning potential through performance-based incentives, • An employee recognition program that offers opportunities for awards and acknowledgment. Financial Security for Your Future • 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match., • Quarterly employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) - up to $2,400/year!, • Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage., • Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans., • All roles qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years; most schools are eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after 5 years of teaching. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation Range $65,000---$75,000 USD Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our [Privacy Policy](https://www.successacademies.org/notices/). Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

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  • Lawyer
    Lawyer
    20 days ago
    $85000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    CEDC CANNABIS STAFF ATTORNEY The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) at CUNY School of Law seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. The CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney will work to advance the CEDC’s mission of advocating for racial, economic, and social justice by providing legal advice, educational services, and other assistance to social & economic equity & CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in a variety of areas, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws), and real estate, zoning/land use, and lease issues. The Staff Attorney will also provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development. The Staff Attorney will also participate in relevant coalition work, including policy development, and support relevant grant-related responsibilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to provide pro bono legal services to the emerging cannabis industry in New York State. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on transactional matters, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws)., • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on property matters, including real estate transactions, zoning/land use, and lease issues., • Provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development to support current and prospective social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State and related social & economic equity initiatives., • Participate in relevant coalition work and advocacy, including policy development, alliance building, and collaboration with CEDC’s partners., • Engage in effective client intake and screening in compliance with laws and regulations in preparation for legal counseling., • Conduct legal research, counseling, and drafting to advance transactional matters from inception through closing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legal ethics., • Collaborate with staff on administrative compliance through quality control, program evaluation, outcomes measurement, strategic planning, and technical assistance grants., • Support tracking, use of data, special projects and other duties and responsibilities relevant to grant compliance and fundraising. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • Applicant should be admitted to the New York State Bar, or pending admission within 3 months of start date, or able to be admitted on motion, • Applicant should have at least 2 years’ relevant post-law school experience, • Strong research, writing and analytical skills, • Excellent organizational skills, • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Strongly preferred familiarity with the New York State cannabis law and regulations, • Strongly preferred experience in community organizing and working with grassroots groups fostering social justice in the city and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and engagement in racial, economic, and social justice initiatives, • Strongly preferred experience engaging with clients and communities through accessible information and popular education, and developing creative movement lawyering strategies to support grassroots and community-based organizing, • Strongly preferred personal experience in navigating systems affecting communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, working and immigrant communities of color, and/or historically marginalized communities. BACKGROUND: The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) advances racial and economic justice by supporting the development of worker-owned enterprises, cooperative ecosystems, and other forms of community-controlled development. Grounded in movement lawyering, the clinic works alongside grassroots partners in historically disinvested and plundered communities to build democratic economic institutions that redistribute wealth and power. CEDC integrates transactional legal services, policy advocacy, and institutional design to support worker cooperatives, community land trusts, and broader solidarity economy initiatives. Its work also includes advancing tenant organizing, health justice, including the transition to just marijuana policies and justice initiatives that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health, and other strategies that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health. Our organization is committed to repairing the harms of cannabis prohibition, and we actively seek team members with relevant lived experience in our work. SALARY AND COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits in this position is facilitated by the CUNY Research Foundation (RFCUNY). This is a full-time position in New York City with excellent benefits, including: • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, • Paid vacation and personal days, • Paid sick leave, • CUNY tuition reimbursement program, • Pre-tax benefits for transit and healthcare costs, • Family/parental leave, • Life insurance CEDC-RFCUNY staff also benefit from: • A positive work/life balance., • Opportunities for advancement within the organization., • Engagement with the broader CUNY network., • Working with organizational leadership who have years of significant public sector and policymaking expertise. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY is an equal opportunity employer. CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, people of color, immigrants, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming people, and people from poor and working-class backgrounds to apply. We have a strict policy against discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any type and our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class: race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (at CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups), age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender identity or expression), reproductive decision making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. NYC Pay Transparency Act In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year. CUNY CEDC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYC Fair Chance Act In accordance with New York law, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the NYC Fair Chance Act. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter by email by June 1, 2026. Please include “CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Location: CUNY School of Law

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  • Construction Attorney
    Construction Attorney
    1 month ago
    $125000–$150000 yearly
    Full-time
    Lincoln Park

    Real Estate Attorney/Commercial Real Estate, Land Use & Variances Employer: Confidential – A Mid-Size Real Estate Developer Location: Hackensack, New Jersey Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Based on experience Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package (Details Below) About The Company: The Company is a leading real estate development firm specializing in commercial real estate transactions, land use approvals, and zoning variances. We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney (7-10 years of experience) to play a critical role in handling property acquisitions, lease negotiations, municipal approvals, entitlements, and regulatory compliance. Position Overview: This role requires deep expertise in commercial real estate law, land use, zoning approvals, and contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will work closely with our development team to facilitate complex real estate transactions, advocate for zoning and variance approvals, and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities also include PILOT agreements, due diligence, financing matters, landlord/tenant issues, and real estate tax appeals. Key Responsibilities: • Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, financing, and closing documents., • Land Use & Zoning Approvals: Represent The O’Neill Group in zoning variances, special permits, site plan approvals, and regulatory compliance matters., • Municipal & Regulatory Affairs: Collaborate with zoning boards, planning commissions, and government agencies to secure project approvals., • Due Diligence & Risk Management: Conduct title reviews, environmental assessments, and zoning compliance checks to mitigate risks., • Regulatory Compliance & Legal Strategy: Ensure all projects align with local, state, and federal real estate regulations., • Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Work with outside counsel on land use disputes, zoning appeals, and real estate litigation cases. Qualifications & Requirements: • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school., • Licensed to practice law and is in good standing with the bar., • 7-10 years of experience in commercial real estate law, land use, and zoning., • Proven track record of securing zoning approvals, variances, and development entitlements., • Strong contract negotiation and real estate transactional skills., • Experience working with developers, municipal agencies, and real estate professionals., • Excellent legal research, negotiation, and communication skills., • Familiarity with environmental compliance, easements, and title issues is a plus. Full Benefits Package: ✔ Competitive Salary, based upon experience. ✔ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage for you & your family ✔ 401(k) Retirement Plan ✔ Paid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, personal days, and holidays Join a dynamic team and make an impact in commercial real estate development! 🚀 Apply Now: Send your resume and cover letter to Glenn:

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