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Job DescriptionCompany Description OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver. OUR CODE: We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company. If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you. What makes Pilates with Equinox stand out? A fast-paced and high-energy environment! As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to build your own business by teaching a variety of clients with different needs and goals. We value career advancement and will provide you with the resources and mentorship needed to succeed. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals who will help you grow as a Pilates Instructor. At our club, we encourage a high-performance lifestyle and offer access to top-of-the-line facilities and services to help you achieve your own fitness goals while setting an example for our clients. Job Description As an Equinox Pilates Instructor, your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client potential. Under the guidance of a dedicated Pilates manager, you will develop and refine an approach to programming, education, and business development that ensures your Pilates Instructor career is as unlimited as your passion. Secure a stronger future and help us redefine the science of fitness and the art of living. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM: • Develop a safe, professional, comprehensive Pilates training program for each client to ensure they attain their goals and remain motivated to continue progress, • Conduct initial client’s complimentary assessment and goal setting to be able to recommend a Pilates training program, • Instruct both private, duet sessions, and semi-private sessions, • Work with Pilates Manager to build your book of business through our member base and ensure your success, • Complete all administrative requirements associated with client management, • Collaborate with other departments in the club to ensure members have a well-rounded experience, • Provide excellent customer service to all Equinox members and guests, • Strive to have consistent & frequent client activity to help them achieve results + goals, • Participate in ongoing training and development, • Maintain studio and equipment cleanliness, • Build your business with the flexibility of working 10-40 hoursQualifications, • Test out and completion from a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program or completion of certification on all Pilates apparatus including mat, reformer, cadillac/trapeze, wunda chair, high or combo chair, and barrels, • A minimum of 400 hours of Pilates education must be completed through a Pilates certification program, • Applicants must be able to provide a valid copy of their Pilates certification(s), • Standing, sitting, and walking, • Squatting, bending, and reaching Additional Information AS A PILATES INSTRUCTOR OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE: • Compensation for time spent in internal Pilates continuing education and business development to support your growth as a Pilates Instructor and professional, • Access to our company discounts with various certifying bodies and countless free continuing education Pilates workshops, • Bonus opportunities for eligible instructors, • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k benefits within the first month of employment for full-time employees Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.

Job Description Position/Title: Seeds to Trees Seasonal Lead Educator Start Date: October 2025 End Date: June 2026 Compensation: $25-28 per hour Employment Type: Seasonal, Part-Time (20-28 hours/week) ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities. • Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations., • We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City., • We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens. For over 20 years, CPF Education has promoted experiential learning in environmental science, connecting kids to parklands as learning laboratories. Through intensive partnerships with schools and community partners, our vision is to foster year-round, long-term engagement of youth from targeted, underserved communities in five program areas: Seeds to Trees, Learning Gardens, Green Girls, Coastal Classroom, and High School Internships. City Parks Foundation seeks a Part-Time Environmental Educator to work during the school year with theSeeds to Trees program. Seeds to Trees focuses on educating elementary and middle school students about urban ecology, forest ecology, marine ecology, parks stewardship, and conservation. This program blends hands-on classroom sessions and outdoor field experiences in parks and offers professional development for partner teachers. The Part-Time Educator would be in charge of implementing established lesson plans in CPFs current curricula as part of the school day and afterschool programs from October-June. This includes sessions in the classroom and outdoors as part of field experiences. The Part-Time Educator reports to the Associate Director of Environmental Education. REQUIREMENTS • Provide direct instruction using the Seeds to Trees curriculum in elementary schools for the school day programs spanning October-June with regularly scheduled classes in parks, and school classrooms, • Contribute to workshops and professional development sessions with Seeds to Trees partners, • Work with the Associate Director of Environmental Education and other staff to help shape curricula by providing relevant feedback, • Work with the Associate Director of Environmental Education and other staff to implement program evaluation and student assessment strategies and tools, • Continually investigate best practices through your own professional development in topics such as child development, environmental studies, and pedagogy, • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Education/Science, Environmental Studies or equivalent direct experience in environmental science education in non-formal settings, • A minimum of two years of teaching experience with outdoor and experiential learning desirable, • Strong experience with elementary school-age students desirable, • Demonstrated success working with diverse students, especially youth from low-income communities, • Excellent written and verbal communication as well as problem-solving skills, • Strong proficiency in Google Drive and Office applications (docs, sheets, slides), • Willingness to work outdoors in sometimes uncomfortable weather conditions, • Willingness to work a limited number (2-4) of saturdays throughout the school year, • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential, • NYS Drivers License and the ability to travel throughout NYC including using the public transit system ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities. Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations. We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City. We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens. Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship. Powered by JazzHR gS7T3pWiA0

Job Description Position/Title: Learning Gardens Seasonal Lead Educator Start Date: October 2025 End Date: June 2026 Salary: $25-28 per hour; 20 - 28 hrs/week ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer programs in public parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City. At CPF, we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through sports, arts, community development, and education programs for all New Yorkers. Our programs and community building initiatives -- located in more than 350 parks, recreation centers, and public schools across New York City -- reach 425,000 people each year. • We present the largest free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC through SummerStage, presenting artists of the highest quality across multiple disciplines and genres, and marionette puppet theater in all five boroughs with our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and the roving PuppetMobile., • Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, supports and champions a growing network of leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of their neighborhood parks., • We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment with education programs that provide learning experiences through classroom and hands-on activities in parks, urban forests, coastal areas, gardens, and recreation centers. POSITION SUMMARY City Parks Foundation Learning Gardens brings year-round, field and school-based science learning to NYC school children and community members. Our gardens are outdoor classrooms that provide vibrant green space in some of New York City’s most densely populated neighborhoods in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Using our garden partner sites, CPF presents engaging interdisciplinary lessons to expand student learning around urban ecology, horticulture, soil science, and sustainable urban food systems. Students in 2nd – 8th grade and their teachers receive resource materials, curricula, and tools to enhance their understanding of ecosystem services and address the unique challenges of growing food in an urban environment. High School interns are trained in garden instruction and horticultural techniques throughout the spring and then work alongside Learning Gardens staff throughout the summer. City Parks Foundation seeks part-time educators to work this school year with our Learning Gardens School Day program. The Seasonal Lead Educator reports to the Senior Manager of School Partnerships and would be in charge of implementing established lesson plans in CPFs current curriculum as part of the school day program through June. This includes sessions in the classroom and outdoors as part of field experiences for elementary grades 2nd-5th and/or middle school grades 6th-8th. RESPONSIBILITIES • Serve as a part-time educator for Learning Gardens school day elementary program spanning October - May with regularly scheduled classes over approximately 25 weeks in gardens and school classrooms, • Implement a curriculum in person, which includes indoor and outdoor sessions with hands-on activities including small animal handling, gardening activities, and food preparation, • Contribute to workshops and professional development sessions with Learning Gardens partners, • Work with the Senior Manager of School Partnerships and other staff to help shape curricula by providing relevant feedback, • Continually investigate best practices through your own professional development in topics such as child development, environmental studies, and pedagogy, • Assist in maintaining education department resources including gardening tools and supplies, • Implement assessment tools to measure the learning outcomes of the program, • Provide logistical support and complete general administrative duties as needed including record-keeping for reporting requirements, • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Sustainability, Environmental Education/Science, Environmental Studies or equivalent direct experience in environmental science education in non-formal settings, • A minimum of two years of teaching experience with outdoor and experiential learning, • Demonstrable classroom management skills including the ability to instruct different types of learners, • Experience instructing elementary and/or middle school-age students, • Demonstrated success working with diverse students, especially youth from low-income communities, • Excellent written and verbal communication as well as problem-solving skills, • Strong proficiency in Google Drive and Office applications (docs, sheets, slides, sites), • A strong interest in teaching culturally relevant gardening lessons and promoting sustainable eating, • Willingness to travel alone on public transportation to sites throughout New York City, • Driver's license and willingness to drive in NYC a plus, • Willingness to work outdoors in sometimes uncomfortable weather conditions, • Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities. Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations. We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City. We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens. Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship. Powered by JazzHR TEOuo3MNUB

Job DescriptionCompany Description OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver. OUR CODE: We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company. If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you. What makes Pilates with Equinox stand out? A fast-paced and high-energy environment! As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to build your own business by teaching a variety of clients with different needs and goals. We value career advancement and will provide you with the resources and mentorship needed to succeed. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals who will help you grow as a Pilates Instructor. At our club, we encourage a high-performance lifestyle and offer access to top-of-the-line facilities and services to help you achieve your own fitness goals while setting an example for our clients. Job Description As an Equinox Pilates Instructor, your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client potential. Under the guidance of a dedicated Pilates manager, you will develop and refine an approach to programming, education, and business development that ensures your Pilates Instructor career is as unlimited as your passion. Secure a stronger future and help us redefine the science of fitness and the art of living. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM: • Develop a safe, professional, comprehensive Pilates training program for each client to ensure they attain their goals and remain motivated to continue progress, • Conduct initial client’s complimentary assessment and goal setting to be able to recommend a Pilates training program, • Instruct both private, duet sessions, and semi-private sessions, • Work with Pilates Manager to build your book of business through our member base and ensure your success, • Complete all administrative requirements associated with client management, • Collaborate with other departments in the club to ensure members have a well-rounded experience, • Provide excellent customer service to all Equinox members and guests, • Strive to have consistent & frequent client activity to help them achieve results + goals, • Participate in ongoing training and development, • Maintain studio and equipment cleanliness, • Build your business with the flexibility of working 10-40 hoursQualifications, • Test out and completion from a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program or completion of certification on all Pilates apparatus including mat, reformer, cadillac/trapeze, wunda chair, high or combo chair, and barrels, • A minimum of 400 hours of Pilates education must be completed through a Pilates certification program, • Applicants must be able to provide a valid copy of their Pilates certification(s), • Standing, sitting, and walking, • Squatting, bending, and reaching, • Compensation for time spent in internal Pilates continuing education and business development to support your growth as a Pilates Instructor and professional, • Access to our company discounts with various certifying bodies and countless free continuing education Pilates workshops, • Bonus opportunities for eligible instructors, • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k benefits within the first month of employment for full-time employees #LI-DNI Additional Information AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE: • We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees, • Complimentary Club membership Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.

Job Description 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 curricula 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 of our students and encourages strong parental and community involvement. Position Overview: The Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem Special Education Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Special 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. NOTE: THIS POSITION IS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26. Employment/Pre-service will take place during Summer 2025. Responsibilities and Duties (including, but not limited to): Instructional Planning • Provide direct special education services to students according to the requirements of their Individualized Education Plan, and to address other educational needs, • Work with teachers, Principal, specialists, parents and CSEs to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), • Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students, • Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Principal, • Differentiate lesson plans for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary, • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement, • 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, • Complete all annual reviews and behavior intervention plans required by Federal and State mandates, • 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 in order to improve instruction and personal practice, • Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice, • 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, • Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning., • 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, • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, • 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, • Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills, • 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, • 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 HrQg6qI9Jk

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 Description POSITION SUMMARY City Parks Education has been offering interdisciplinary environmental education programs in schools and parks since 1992. The Coastal Classroom after-school program focuses on coastal ecology, water quality, urban waterfront restoration and preservation on the NYC waterfront, with sites in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan, Bushwick Inlet Park in Williamsburg, Kaiser Park in Coney Island and Hallet's Cove Beach, Astoria, Queens. Coastal Classroom will provide after-school programming for up to 20-30 middle school students at each of the 3 locations, using site-specific inquiry-based lessons to stimulate meaningful learning experiences in their own communities. Between late September and December, the Coastal Classroom after-school program will engage middle school students in coastal ecology and maritime training, through instruction as well as trips to coastal areas and visits to organizations performing similar work. CPF has developed this fellowship opportunity for ambitious 11th or 12th grade high school students to gain hands-on experience and explore the environmental education sector, while helping to promote stewardship of our waterways and coastal areas. Selected interns will gain valuable work experience, putting their skills to use while expanding their knowledge of the field. COMPENSATION: $16.50 per hour The Coastal Classroom internship is an exciting opportunity. High school students who complete the apprenticeship will: • Learn more about coastal ecology, • Receive training in program facilitation and peer instruction, • Facilitate activities and provide instruction for groups of upper elementary and middle school-aged peers, • Earn paid Fall employment, • Learn valuable skills that will help them in the workplace for years to comeInterns will be placed at one of 4 locations:, • Kaiser Park in Coney Island, • Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan, • Bushwick Inlet Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, • Work as team members to assist lead educator, primarily on site, • Help lead groups of middle school students in developmentally appropriate lessons about marine ecology and/or rowing (rowing at Kaiser Park only), • Support lead educator to complete occasional office work, such as assisting in lesson preparation, inventorying and other related tasks as needed, • Contribute to an ongoing blog for the CPF website and support the gathering of materials and anecdotes for our Facebook page, • Assist with data collection and recordkeeping., • Help maintain, repair and protect boats, tools, and equipment, including waders, nets, buckets, water quality kits and other gear, • Be enrolled in High School, • Be at least 16 years old (by Oct. 1, 2025), • Demonstrate basic knowledge of coastal ecology, • Have an interest in working with upper elementary and middle school-aged students, • Commit to attending the training and internship work schedule, • Strong interest and basic knowledge of coastal ecology, such as marine ecosystems, marine life, data collection, and data analysis., • On-water experience including basic navigational skills, • Commitment to helping younger students develop an interest in marine ecology, • Commitment to punctuality and attendance, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team essential, • Willingness to develop new skills and “can do” attitude required, • A desire to work outdoors from September to November, • Willingness to assist fully with physical aspects of setup and breakdown of the site to the extent of your ability, • Commitment to Coastal Classroom’s mission ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities. Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations. We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City. We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens. Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship. Powered by JazzHR hNsKsxXMHr