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View All Open PositionsPosition and Summary Reporting: Reporting to the Sr. Accountant, the Accounting and Finance Intern will directly assist Sr. Accountant with a wide range of projects related to accounting projects.
New York, NY 
Seasonal Position and Summary Reporting:
Reporting to the Operations Manager and COO, the Human Resources and operations Intern will directly assist the Operations Manager with a wide range of projects related to HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding/orientation, employee benefits, and volunteer intern programs. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills she or he may have acquired in school related to his or her particular areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. He or she will gain a better understanding of the role that Human Resources can play in a non-profit setting and be better prepared to work in the arena of human resources and the nonprofit sector. The candidate will also have opportunities to network with the programs, finance, communications, and development staff.
Winter and Spring opportunities are available.
New York, NY
Seasonal Position and Summary Reporting: Reporting to the Director of Admissions. The admissions Intern must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators, and staff. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and some weekends is required.
Winter and Spring opportunities are available.
New York, NY
Seasonal JOB TITLE: Psychology Instructor & Facilitator
REPORT TO: Director of Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal part-time — Autumn, Winter, & Spring
FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a psychotherapist, social worker, SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) facilitator, or DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) facilitator to plan and implement a youth development curriculum for eighth grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to equip students with mindsets and practices to flourish at rigorous independent high schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement department to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.
New York, NY
Seasonal Position Summary and Reporting: Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions is an integral part of the organization. S/he has both an internal and external-facing role and therefore must be flexible and able to communicate effectively with people at all levels. The Assistant Director must have an engaging personality, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a desire to help people, as well as be eager to develop and deepen collaborations with schools and community-based organizations. S/he must be extremely detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills, and be able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. The Assistant Director should be motivated by working with underserved youth and their families and excited by working in an entrepreneurial environment where being innovative and creative is celebrated. During certain times of the year, the Assistant Director may be required to work Tuesday – Saturday.
New York, NY
Full Time JOB TITLE: Computational Thinking Instructor
REPORT TO: Director of Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Admissions & Placement
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal part-time — Winter & Spring
FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a Computer Science instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to equip students with mindsets and practices to flourish at rigorous independent high schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement department to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.
New York, NY
Seasonal JOB TITLE: Algebra Instructor
REPORT TO: Director of Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Admissions & Placement
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal part-time — Winter & Spring
FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks Algebra instructors to plan and implement an Algebra 2 curriculum for eighth grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to equip students with mindsets and practices to flourish at rigorous independent high schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement department to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.
New York, NY
Seasonal JOB TITLE: Integrated Science Instructor
REPORT TO: Director of Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal part-time — Winter & Spring
FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a science instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to equip students with mindsets and practices to flourish at rigorous independent high schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement department to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.
New York, NY
Seasonal JOB TITLE: Humanities Instructor
REPORT TO: Director of Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal part-time — Winter & Spring
FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a Humanities instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to equip students with mindsets and practices to flourish academically at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.
New York, NY
Seasonal JOB TITLE: Learning Skills Instructor
REPORT TO: Director of Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal part-time — Winter & Spring
FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a Learning Skills instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth grade students. All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination. The instructor’s primary objective is to prepare students to academically succeed at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind to excel. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.
New York, NY
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