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Early Childhood at Manny Cantor Center is a pioneering integrated preschool program, blending Head Start, UPK and private funding to serve families across the economic spectrum on the Lower East Side. Our inspired, responsive and progressive program is built on a few simple principles: All children are competent, capable and curious. All families have something to contribute. We are stronger together. Working within inspired and dynamic teams, our Associate Teachers are helping to build a vision for progressive education in Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Inspired by progressive schools around the world, we believe that all children learn through inquiry, exploration and play in the context of strong relationships and a sense of belonging. Our teachers create responsive, safe, joyful and nurturing learning environments for children for children aged 0-5 that foster inquiry, exploration, learning & reflection; collaborate with co-teachers to plan an emergent curriculum based on observations of children’s interests and development; document children’s learning through photographs, anecdotes, panels and mini-stories; facilitate communication and collaboration between the family and the preschool. This position would be for a “floater” teacher who would work across different classrooms. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE Facilitate daily life and plan learning experiences in the classroom Work with a diverse community, including a significant Mandarin-speaking population Build relationships with families and communicate about children’s learning and development in person and through documentation. Partner with the teaching staff and administration in the overall philosophy and direction of the preschool KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development Co-constructing curriculum, based on children’s interests, questions and development Documenting, reflecting and planning from observations Participating in weekly planning meetings with teaching team Meeting the needs of all children, including English language learners ** Classroom Environment** Planning and creating a classroom environment with inquiry, exploration, learning and respect in mind Nurturing children’s home languages through curated books, materials and the physical environment Creating a warm and inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome Organizing physical space and selection of materials in a way that is inviting and accessible to children Creating visual evidence of the narratives and curriculum occurring in your classroom Interactions with Children Speaking and listening to children with respect and mindfulness Supervising the whole group, while giving individual attention Managing classroom procedures including transitions, routines and small groups Engage students in exploration and ongoing project work Scaffolding children through conflict and problem solving Relationships with Families Building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families Communicating consistently with families Professional Responsibilities Documenting children’s learning, development and progress Maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues Mentoring Associate and Assistant teachers Participating in weekly professional learning meetings Showing professionalism including integrity, ethical conduct and decision making The candidate will be reflective, ask questions, be willing to take risks and make mistakes JOB REQUIREMENTS BA preferred Bilingual Mandarin/English a plus Minimum 3 years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred Available to work a mix of morning and afternoon shifts to cover extended day preferred Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-workers
Responsibilities: As an Operations Manager, you will be the face of the store and take full ownership of responsibilities including: Delivering high levels of customer satisfaction, retention, and store growth Ensuring store cleanliness and proper function of all amenities (carts, folding tables, TVs, etc.) Enforcing safe practices and managing emergency situations (fires, floods, weather) Monitoring and maintaining security systems (alarms and surveillance) Conducting regular inventory checks and maintaining strong visual presentation of products Addressing equipment issues immediately; performing minor repairs as needed Training employees in retail sales, customer service, and upselling techniques Monitoring and minimizing operating costs (equipment selection, detergent use, card system, etc.) Accurate and timely reporting; immediately notifying District Manager of discrepancies Overseeing daily operations across up to 4 laundromat locations Managing employee schedules, timesheets, payroll, vacations, and sick days Operating and troubleshooting POS system (Cents), including system updates and sales accuracy Managing vendor relationships, utility bills, and invoices Create training materials (English/Spanish); onboard and train new hires Maintaining VTM machines, handling network outages (Spectrum/Verizon), and providing tech support as needed Qualifications: Prior experience in a managerial role within a laundromat or similar retail/service environment preferred Spanish-speaking ability is strongly preferred Strong leadership, communication, and multitasking abilities Proficient in POS systems, spreadsheets, and vendor coordination Experience with employee scheduling, HR duties, and payroll management Tech-savvy and comfortable with troubleshooting minor equipment or software issues