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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.        

Senior/Recruitment Manager, Brooklyn, New York In-Person Work Preferred 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 is seeking a Senior Recruitment Manager or Recruitment Manager with outstanding interpersonal skills, a genuine enthusiasm for systems creation, and most important, a strong eye for talent. The ideal candidate has at least two years of recruitment experience within the education sector and a passion for mission-driven work in partnership and service of our school communities. Additionally, you are or possess the following: You are willing to engage in identity work necessary to heighten your own awareness and improve your capacity to view talent work through an anti-white supremacy lens You operate with professional integrity You are flexible and able to switch between priorities and meet a diverse set of expectations and workstreams in support of your team’s goals You exercise a growth mindset when thinking about your own work and others You recover from mistakes or misses through reflection, ownership, and collaboration You are able to create and maintain systems that enhance team efficiency Bachelor’s degree required Some teaching experience or work in schools preferred 2+ years of recruitment experience preferred WHAT YOU’LL DO The Senior/Recruitment Manager will work collaboratively with other Recruitment members and with leadership and staff across Explore Schools to identify, attract, and select diverse, high-quality candidates for our schools and network. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Selection Continue to evaluate and adopt hiring practices that stamp equity, cultural competence, and equity as key priorities for the organization Support hiring managers by coordinating a smooth, tailored recruitment process from identification of qualified applicants through all steps leading to a hiring decision Build authentic partnerships with hiring managers and selection committee members to ensure alignment of the recruitment process with requirements of the role Support and advocate for candidates through the full recruitment cycle from application to final decision Outreach Develop innovative strategies for researching and cultivating a diverse pool of candidates Build the brand of Explore Schools by creating and strategically sharing marketing materials Design and manage targeted outreach strategies with the goal of finding great staff across instruction, culture, leadership, and operations Plan and attend local, regional career fairs, and virtual career fairs in addition to other recruitment-related events Conduct prospective partner organization research Data and Project Management Support team initiatives and execution on team’s strategic priorities Execute and support data tracking, reporting, and analysis Proactively research and learn best practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the talent space Support with the creation of tools and trainings for hiring managers on recruitment best practices to ensure a positive candidate interview experience and equitable selection process Support with team operations and logistics including management of trackers, data tools, and knowledge management systems   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 network office is located in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Our schools are currently operating fully in-person. For this position: Some 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. As this role requires being able to go into our school buildings, which are co-located in DOE buildings, 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. Depending on the time of year, some roles would require traveling to different school sites or our central office for training, observations, and in-service days. 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.