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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

The Jewelry Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store, ensuring an exceptional customer experience, and driving sales and profitability. This role involves managing staff, inventory, and visual merchandising, while maintaining a high standard of service and adherence to company policies. Key Responsibilities: 1. Sales and Customer Service:   - Lead and motivate the sales team to meet or exceed sales goals.   - Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring customers’ needs are met and addressing any concerns.   - Assist customers with product selections, providing detailed information on jewelry features, quality, and value.   - Develop strategies to improve customer retention and brand loyalty. 2. Team Management:   - Hire, train, and manage sales associates and other store staff.   - Schedule and assign duties to staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.   - Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and foster a positive work environment.   - Ensure staff are knowledgeable about product offerings and sales techniques. 3. *Inventory Management:   - Oversee inventory control, ensuring products are accurately stocked and tracked.   - Conduct regular inventory checks, manage stock levels, and coordinate reordering with suppliers.   - Ensure jewelry pieces are properly displayed and maintained in accordance with store guidelines. 4. Visual Merchandising:   - Create attractive product displays that align with brand image and attract customers.   - Regularly update displays and ensure that store aesthetics are in line with marketing campaigns and seasonal trends. 5. Financial Management:   - Oversee the store’s financial performance, including meeting sales targets, controlling expenses, and ensuring profitability.   - Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports for upper management.   - Handle cash management, including processing transactions, reconciling cash registers, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. 6. Compliance and Security:   - Ensure compliance with all store policies, health and safety regulations, and legal requirements.   - Maintain security measures to safeguard high-value merchandise, including lock-up procedures and monitoring of CCTV systems.   - Handle customer complaints or incidents in a professional manner. 7. Marketing and Promotion:   - Collaborate with marketing teams to implement promotional campaigns, in-store events, and special offers.   - Use social media and other marketing channels to attract new customers and increase brand visibility. Qualifications: - Proven experience in retail management, preferably in jewelry or luxury goods. - Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team. - Excellent customer service and communication skills. - Solid understanding of inventory management, sales processes, and financial reporting. - Attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of store presentation. - Knowledge of jewelry products, including diamonds, precious metals, and gemstones (preferred). - Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Education & Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent (required). - Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred). - Previous experience in a jewelry store or luxury retail setting is a plus. This role offers the opportunity to manage a dynamic retail environment and contribute to the success of a growing jewelry brand. The Jewelry Store Manager is expected to combine excellent leadership with a passion for fine jewelry and customer satisfaction.

Queens Location: Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities · greet patients · register patients according to established protocols · assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance · ensure patient information is accurate including billing information · inform patients of medical office procedures and policy · maintain and manage patient records · move patients through appointments as scheduled · answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries · transfer calls as required · schedule patient appointments · collect co-pays and payments · report statistics as required · obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals · respond and comply to requests for information · deal with incoming and outgoing post · complete other clerical duties as assigned · ensure reception area is well maintained, neat and clean · safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality · check patient's insurance eligibility · Billing Posting EOBs Education and Experience · Associate Degree or higher. · knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and diagnosis preferred · knowledge of computer and relevant software applications · knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures · working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred · Key Competencies · communication skills · information collection and management · planning and organizing · attention to detail · customer service skills · adaptability · confidentiality · responsible Job Type: FullTime Required experience: Medical related field for at least 1 year preferred. Required language: Cantonese or Mandarin Preferred Must be legal to work in the US

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Use a slicing machine and related equipment. Replenish Deli product. Prepare Deli product for sale. Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection. Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods. Keep manager or other designated Associates informed of low inventory conditions or spoilage problems. Keep salad bowls and other displays stocked and properly turned and faced at all times in accordance with department standards. Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failure immediately. Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately. Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment. Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Appy/Deli Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs. Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights 50 lbs. Operate equipment with all safeguards in place and in good operating condition. Observe safe methods of performing all duties. Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards. Keep floor clear of debris and spills Displays product in an attractive, appealing,