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Description SUMMER GROUP LEADERS - $16.25 PER HOUR/Full-Time 35 HOURS PER WEEK We are excited about the 2024 Summer Rising Program which will operate during the months of July and August. Phipps Neighborhoods is seeking candidates to be part of this great summer program for the elementary and middle school students we provide programming to in the Bronx. Join our team and be part of a great summer experience for our summer program participants! Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources. Position Summary: The Summer Group Leader is responsible for working closely with groups of elementary or middle school students, helping them to achieve their best in both academic and non-academic settings. Summer Group Leaders develop, implement, and participate in a range of activities geared towards making the students excited about being in an academically and culturally enriching environment. Summer Group Leaders will help young people to develop strategies for meeting their goals and improving their academic skills. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide supervision and ensure the safety of program participants at all times, including during trips. Engage students in a wide range of project-based learning activities. Maintain accurate participant attendance, activity and sign-out records. Develop lesson plans and curriculum in accordance with program schedule, programmatic themes, objectives, and outcomes. Document student progress. Establish a comfortable learning environment and implement clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations and rules. Model appropriate child development practices. Uphold program policies and procedures and ensure proper use of supplies and materials. Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization. Maintain ongoing open communication with the teachers. Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops and program events. Communicate with all staff, parents, children and community members in a polite and respectful manner so as to represent the program in a professional way. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director Qualifications: The candidate must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED. Graduating High School Seniors are eligible to apply if are at least 18 years of age by the start of summer programming (7/1/2024) - You must provide proof of graduation before summer programming begins. Preferred Education - Bachelor's Degree or better in Academic/Education related field. One year or more of relevant work experience. In order to be considered for the role, please click on the link below and complete the application: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/PHI1005/JobBoard/d214740c-ca40-4152-b685-d0cc250f7326/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=b7a649fd-3487-4e30-b726-252706bdaac3 PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to bend, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Young Risers LLC Education Director Description: Young Risers LLC is seeking an Education Director who, under the supervision of the Executive Director, will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports our vision, mission and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of our students, ages birth to 5 years, within the inspirational Reggio Approach. Qualifications: § Minimum Bachelors/ Master’s Degree preferred in early Childhood Education § NYS teaching certification and previous lead teacher experience. The ability and patience to prepare documents and make strong policies will bring about a significant and positive improvement in education quality. The ability to multitask; work on several projects simultaneously to meet the academic environment’s demands. First-class organizational skills; organizing and presenting reports, PowerPoint presentations, assessments, and more. Ability to use tact diplomacy in interactions with all relevant parties; because you will be dealing and interacting with people from different backgrounds and disciplines, the ability to be sensitive to other people’s opinions while trying to find common ground is essential to possess. Strong ethical conduct: you must maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in the discharge of your duties, putting all personal, religious and political bias aside. Hours & Salary: § Monday thru Friday 8:30am – 6pm § Paid holidays and trainings, 5 PTO’s and 401K (after first year of hire) § Starting at $68,000 with minimum qualifications. Duties Responsibilities: · Develop a curriculum and program inspired by the Reggio Approach - Take part in professional, self and team building activities based on the ideals of the Reggio Approach. - Along with the Executive Director and teachers provide a safe and stimulating environment, ‘Third Teacher’, that provokes inquiry and wonder based on children’s intertest. - Plan with educators a developmentally appropriate emergent curriculum and engaging lessons that meet children’s interests, state requirements and parent expectations. · Oversee Staff - Assist with or conduct interviews of prospective staff members and train all staff. - Supervise monthly classroom schedules and routines in accordance with the vision and mission of Young Risers Childhood Program. - Create and attend monthly staff meetings and functions of the Early Childhood Program. - Give guidance and direction to all staff and volunteers. - Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members. · Manage Facilities - Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program- must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly. - Be licensed in food protection, FDNY: S95 and F07 - Conduct fire drills and manage emergency procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the center. - Carry out the adopted recruitment and enrollment policies. - Keep student and staff attendance and tuition records. - Keep all records required by the NYCDOHMH/ OCFS and Aspire: Maintain accurate program documentation; including but not limited to incident/ accident/ behavior reports, sign-in/ sign-out, development/ growth forms; document eating and sleeping, parent surveys, etc. - Meet with all NYC representatives regarding inspection. - Review and help carry out fire, tornado, and disaster drills. - Be aware of and comply with all personnel policies and NYCDOHMH Article 47. · Create a Budget - Assist with the preparation of the annual budget in relation to school supplies, holiday celebrations and festivities, teacher appreciation and individual classroom needs. - Operate the school within the budget. · Market the Facility - Create a marketing plan within the school budget to promote awareness of the facility and its services. · Meet with Families and Teachers - Maintain an active system of parent-school relationships by keeping parents up to date on their child’s development and progress. - Discuss with parents’ ways in addressing any learning or behavioral issues. - Contact agencies and make referrals to help children with special needs. - Plan and fulfill parent involvement, parent-teacher conferences, holiday festivities and all celebrations.