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Troop Leader Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the Discover After School Adventure Director, the After-School Troop Leader’s role exists to support the After-School Program. The After-School Troop Leader is responsible for helping to maintain a safe and clean site, ensuring a high level of quality programming, and working to establish and build strong relationships. The After-School Troop Leader will exhibit positive role model qualities in all aspects of their interactions and will continually maintain and be an example of Discover After School’s mission and core values. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide excellent service to all students, families, co-workers, and school administration Meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of the children in their care Work in a team environment, build and maintain healthy, cooperative relationships Communicate positively and effectively with the Site Director Adhere to all policies and procedures both organizationally and departmentally Model positive behavior and educate children in a manner which contributes to mature and responsible behavior Complete all Discover After School and governmentally required training in the required time- frame Implement the curriculum and schedule provided on a daily basis and provide feedback to such on a weekly basis. Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Ability to connect with children Must be a minimum of 18 years of age Satisfactory Criminal Background Screening Satisfactory Drug Screening High School Diploma Skills: Willingness to learn Highly motivated, enthusiastic, patient, responsible, and committed to assisting the program to achieve its highest level of performance and impact. First Aid, CPR, and AED certified can be provided by Discover After School

Our teachers will support and implement curriculum in a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment that supports each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development. Responsibilities: Help facilitate classroom activities. Assist in creating engaging, age-appropriate lessons using provided curriculum. Establish classroom management utilizing positive coaching. Encourage and assist in positive social interactions. Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.   Experience and Education: High School Diploma or GED. Professional Development Units / Credits, preferred. Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center (minimum 6 months). Prior experience with the assigned age group. Specific requirements set by minimum state standards and/or accreditation. Ability to use standard office equipment such as a laptop computer and smartphone. Specific requirements set by minimum state standards and/or accreditation.      

Peach Springs Unified School District is seeking a highly qualified, mission-driven individual to become part of our team.  The ideal candidate will have diverse instructional experience, preferred experience with a native community and underserved population of students. Under the general supervision of the Superintendent, will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.  

Small Group Math Instructors (Denver Math Fellows) Denver Math Fellows instruct small groups of students in mathematics. It is a full-time job, working school hours, for an entire school year. You will work with small groups of up to four students at a time. The most important role for Fellows is to develop strong relationships with students and their families. Through these strong relationships and the use of the provided curriculum, your instruction will support students' access to grade level mathematics.   Denver Fellows is an urban education fellowship where students receive individual support in math as part of each school day and fellows are provided a meaningful service year opportunity. Many fellows utilize the service year as a pathway into teaching or as a gap year prior to furthering their own education. A state teaching license is NOT required for this position.   For those interested in gaining their teacher's license, we have a partnership with Relay Graduate School of Education. This is a two year program in which our Fellow Residents earn a Colorado Teacher's License after year one, while working as Math Fellows. Then, in year two, our Fellow Residents become classroom teachers while receiving support in their first year of teaching from Relay faculty members. After the end of the second year, Fellow Residents earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).   Requirements and Qualifications: Successful completion of a minimum of 48 college credit hours (Relay Residents need to have completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA) A commitment to teach small groups of students, math content, for an entire school year A desire to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues Ability to annotate lesson plans to meet the needs of groups of students Background with math content preferred but not required Compensation: $19.49hr (A salary of $29,000 paid over 12 months) 186 day work schedule Paid time off; school holidays and summer off Medical, vision and dental benefits options Mission: The Denver Math Fellows Program supports students at multiple locations in Denver Public Schools. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap by providing small group mathematics instruction for our highest needs students in order to accelerate their academic growth in preparation for college and career.   Next Steps: To learn more, visit www.DenverFellows.com and click Fellowship Overview and Application Process. For questions, email denver_fellows@dpsk12.org or call 720-423-2315.  

Supervise and participate in the preparation and serving of food and beverages. Accurately account for and record the sale of meals and a la carte items. Provide quality customer service to students, parents, faculty,and administration.       Temporary Food Service Worker Floater (Part-time position) : Participate in the preparation and serving of food and beverages. Provide quality customer service to students, parents, faculty, and administration.   Food Service Manager II Floater: Provide instruction and in-service training to employees and student helpers. Supervise the operation of a full preparation kitchen.   Food Service Worker Floater: Participate in the preparation and serving of food and beverages. Provide quality customer service to students, parents, faculty, and administration.   Food Service Worker: Prepares a variety of entrees and side dishes as specified by designated menu and recipes for outlying schools and special events.   Heavy Truck Driver: Class A Commercial driver’s license required Drive various types of tractor-trailers and trucks to schools, departments, warehouses, and storage centers to deliver food, supplies, and equipment.   Warehouser I: Operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and electric cart, to load/unload delivery vehicles, store stock, and maintain storage areas.   Food Service Maintenance Tech I: Assists in the repair and maintenance of Food Service production equipment and facilities .   Food Service Purchasing Specialist Performs technical duties of moderate difficulty related to the procurement of a variety of materials, supplies, services, and equipment for the Food Service Department, and performs related duties, as required. Food Service Transportation Operations Supervisor Manages staff of the daily logistical operations of the Food Service Department warehouse including receipt, inspection, storage, distribution, loading, and delivery of supplies. Food Service Transportation Operations Manager Plans, organizes, manages, and supervises staff of the daily logistical operations of the Food Service Department warehouse including receipt, inspection, storage, distribution, loading, and delivery of supplies including route planning.   Food Service Warehouse Operations Manager Plans, organizes, and manages the daily workflow of activities in the Food Service Department warehouse and leads storing, inventorying, palletizing, and distributing temperature-controlled food, materials, supplies, and equipment used by the department.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO As a Middle School ELA Teacher you will lead classrooms of about 20 middle school students. You will be expected to manage the following daily: Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students Create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans daily Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments Keep accurate and organized records of student information Provide tutoring to small student groups as required Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade-level meetings, and PD sessions Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as ongoing parent communication Ensure the safety of students at all times Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture    

Elementary Teacher,  Brooklyn, New York In-Person Work Required This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. WHO WE ARE Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. We strive to provide students with the academic skills and critical-thinking abilities they need to succeed in a college-preparatory high school and beyond. As an organization, we acknowledge the detrimental impact of racism and systems of oppression. We envision a pathway to equity that features excellent curriculum and instruction in response to the opportunity gap—providing our scholars with access and opportunities to succeed. We commit to reflect individually on the roles we play within systems of oppression, and we channel our individual talents and cultural sensitivity to help our scholars and local community thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees. WHAT WE BELIEVE We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community. WHO YOU ARE You are an educator with experience teaching grades K-5. You are ready to co-lead a classroom and excited to work closely with students in a 15:1 or 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and authentic relationship-building in the classroom. You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole child. Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced. Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues You possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results Strong classroom management skills: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions Detail-oriented, and highly organized Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years preferred Bachelor’s degree required New York State Teaching Certification, preferred Master’s Degree in Education, preferred WHAT YOU’LL DO You are an educator with experience teaching grades K-5. You are ready to co-lead a classroom and excited to work closely with students in a 15:1 or 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and authentic relationship-building in the classroom. You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole child. Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students Create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans daily Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments Keep accurate and organized records of student information Provide tutoring to small student groups as required Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade-level meetings, and PD sessions Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as ongoing parent communication Ensure the safety of students at all times Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture BENEFITS AND PERKS Explore Schools staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off including network shutdown days, considerable matching of retirement contributions, and more. Additionally, you can expect: Comprehensive benefits package including three health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and transit. Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning Our school-based staff also receive: Professional development: weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals Continued education support: staff are eligible to receive scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition Our ESI Staff also have the opportunity to seek out and attend professional development, have a supervisor committed to their growth and development, and are eligible to apply to our staff scholarship program. LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS School-Based Staff (instructional) Explore Schools is a network of 8 charter schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY. Our schools are currently operating fully in-person. For this position: In-person work is required. This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. The standard workweek is 45 hours, though at times you may work more. For non-exempt roles, employees are eligible for overtime for any work over 40 hours. This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and move quickly in an emergency. As this is an in-person role in a DOE building, all staff members are required to follow the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Please reach out to  humanresources@explorenetwork.org  if you'd like to see a copy of the mandate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER As discussed in our Who We Are section, Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let  Rachel Modica-Russell  or  Tiffany Williams  know immediately.  

Director of Operations,  Brooklyn, New York In-Person Work Required This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. WHO WE ARE Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned curriculum and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions to nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization, we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees. WHAT WE BELIEVE We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We envision a pathway to equity that features outstanding curriculum and instruction as well as ample opportunities for students to achieve success in and out of the classroom. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community. WHO YOU ARE Explore Schools seeks an experienced school operations leader to join one of our schools. You have a proven track record of implementing and maintaining clear operational systems within a school, and leading a team. You excel in collaborating with leaders and cultivating strong relationships with vendors, and across teams. This is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a small charter school network as we refine our best practices. Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues Data-driven: experienced in using data to strategically assess and drive operational and financial decisions Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders (teachers, parents, guardians, students, etc.); clear writer, facilitator, and public speaker Demonstrated leader: experience managing staff towards results and holding staff accountable Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, QuickBooks, and other financial management and HR software Minimum three years of experience in operations with at least two years of management experience; charter school experience preferred Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred WHAT YOU’LL DO The Director of Operations implements and maintains clear systems in all matters of school administration outside of instruction and student behavior. This work includes developing and refining strategic short-term and long-term goals that guide and supervise the work of the whole operations team responsible for overseeing the school budget, analyzing school data, administration, technology, facilities, compliance and general school operations in order to support student achievement. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leadership Supervise, support and evaluate the operations team Partner with the network Operations Team to create and continuously improve a comprehensive strategy for school-based operations and logistics that supports the mission of school-based operations: to proactively anticipate and meet the needs of teachers and academic leadership Facilitate all aspects of the co-location relationship in collaboration with the school principal Execute on the organization's vision for Operations Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture Financial Operations Oversee cash management for school, including holding exclusive online access to checking and money market accounts for the purpose of managing school cash Serve as backup signatory on school checking and money market accounts School Operations Oversee the creation and management of coverage schedules for duties including, but not limited to: breakfast, lunch, hallways, testing, and dismissal. Maintain monthly staff and Explore event calendars Oversee school-based compliance and reporting Collaborate with the Principal to prepare for authorizer and state site visits, Write and oversee the distribution of school’s official correspondence with families Ensure timely notification of school events and all other important information Oversee all aspects of the school’s purchasing, inventory, equipment, and supplies. Collaborate with school leadership to develop and implement action plans for the execution of school-wide events, including transportation, information dissemination, traffic flow, venue logistics, audiovisual needs, etc. Maintain accurate & organized records of student information Student Health and Safety Ensure legally compliant safety procedures are in place, including schedules for fire, evacuation, crisis, bus drills, and school nursing Oversee compliance with CPR and AED certifications for staff Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, as needed, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch & playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities BENEFITS AND PERKS Explore Schools staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off including network shutdown days, considerable matching of retirement contributions, and more. Additionally, you can expect: Comprehensive benefits package including three health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and transit. Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning Our school-based staff also receive: Professional development: weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals Continued education support: staff are eligible to receive scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition Our ESI Staff also have the opportunity to seek out and attend professional development, have a supervisor committed to their growth and development, and are eligible to apply to our staff scholarship program. LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Explore Schools is a network of 8 charter schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY. Our schools are currently operating fully in-person. For this position: In-person work is required This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. The standard work week is 45 hours, though at times you may work more. For non-exempt roles, employees are eligible for overtime for any work over 40 hours. This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and be able to move quickly in an emergency. This role also requires that you be able to lift up to 15 pounds. As this is an in-person role in a DOE building, all staff members are required to follow the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Please reach out to  humanresources@explorenetwork.org  if you'd like to see a copy of the mandate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER As discussed in our Who We Are section, Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let  Rachel Modica-Russell  or  Tiffany Williams  know immediately.