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Job Title: Gift Shop Sales Associate Location: Harlem, NY Job Type: Part-time About Us: Notable is a unique gift shop located in the heart of Harlem, offering a curated selection of handmade, local, and international gifts, accessories, and home decor. We're passionate about showcasing the best of Harlem's culture and community, and we're looking for a friendly and knowledgeable sales associate to join our team! Job Summary: We're seeking a part-time or full-time Gift Shop Sales Associate to assist with daily operations, customer service, and sales in our charming gift shop. As a Sales Associate, you'll be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a tidy and organized store environment, and contributing to the overall success of our business. Responsibilities: - Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and making personalized recommendations - Assist customers with purchases, handle transactions, and maintain accurate cash handling - Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including shelves, displays, and stockroom - Process incoming shipments, receive inventory, and restock shelves as needed - Participate in visual merchandising and window display creation - Collaborate with management to achieve sales goals and increase customer engagement - Maintain knowledge of products and services offered by the shop - Participate in special events, promotions, and sales initiatives - Perform other duties as assigned by management Requirements: - 1-2 years of retail experience preferred - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities - Basic math skills and accuracy with cash handling - Familiarity with Point-of-Sale systems preferred - Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of Harlem's history and culture - Experience with visual merchandising and display design - Fluency in multiple languages (English and Spanish preferred) - Social media savvy and experience with online marketing What We Offer: - hourly wage ($15/hour) - A fun and dynamic work environment with a passionate team If you're enthusiastic about customer service, passionate about retail, and want to be part of a unique community-focused business, please submit your application with your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you'd be a great fit for our team!
Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development Co-constructing curriculum based on children’s interests, questions, and development Documenting, reflecting, and planning from observations Write Daily PODs Participating in weekly planning meetings with the teaching team Meeting the needs of all children 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 Relationships with Teaching Team Develop schedules and processes to ensure that work is complete in a timely fashion by teaching team. Lead regular documentation, reflection, and planning meetings with teaching team. Provide feedback, coaching, and support to Assistant Teachers as necessary. 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 through observations, written narratives, reflections, and conversations with families. Maintain a documentation portfolio for each child and complete assessment checkpoints throughout the year. Maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues Mentoring Assistant teachers Participating in professional development 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 Working in full partnership with the director, admin team, cross school collaborations Requirements: MA in Early Childhood/ Elementary Education | New York State N-6 or PreK-6 certification or study plan Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to craft narrative observations and assessments, written reflections, and communicate with families and colleagues regularly via email and phone Ability to use Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and other online learning platforms as required Minimum 3 years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred Strong oral communication with children, families, and colleagues
Working within inspired and dynamic teams, our teachers are helping to build a vision for progressive education in the East Village. Inspired by the preschools of Reggio Emilia, 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 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, written learning narratives, anecdotes, panels, and mini-stories; facilitate communication and collaboration between the family and the preschool. Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development Co-constructing curriculum based on children’s interests, questions, and development Documenting, reflecting, and planning from observations Write Daily PODs Participating in weekly planning meetings with the teaching team Meeting the needs of all children 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 Relationships with Teaching Team Develop schedules and processes to ensure that work is complete in a timely fashion by teaching team. Lead regular documentation, reflection, and planning meetings with teaching team. Provide feedback, coaching, and support to Assistant Teachers as necessary. 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 through observations, written narratives, reflections, and conversations with families. Maintain a documentation portfolio for each child and complete assessment checkpoints throughout the year. Maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues Mentoring Assistant teachers Participating in professional development 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 Working in full partnership with the director, admin team, cross school collaboration