After-school Activities Specialists/Teachers - Dungeons and Dragons

Department: After-school Programs | Location: Manhattan

About the role

Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our Dungeons and Dragons activity. After-school teachers guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development across sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership. We value creative, energetic, curious, and enthusiastic teachers committed to positive behavioral approaches and teamwork.

Qualified applicants are proactive, caring, and results-oriented, devoted to evidence-based practices that promote student achievement and well-being. The ability to maintain a positive, caring, and fun attitude; learn and grow from mistakes; and set an example as a continuous, open-minded learner is critical. After-school teachers exhibit creativity, innovation, and passion in teaching, fostering an environment that encourages creative thinking, verbal communication, independent exploration, self-confidence, self-awareness, and problem-solving.

These are part-time, hourly positions available during the school year from September through June, following the NYC DOE schedule. After-school programs operate Monday – Friday from 2:30 - 6:00 PM, with clubs lasting 1.25 to 2.5 hours. Individual schedules vary by school, and opportunities exist to teach multiple clubs at different schools.

Responsibilities

• Work with Education Directors to design program curriculum.
• Create lesson plans and curriculum based on Manhattan Youth’s class descriptions and goals.
• Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning.
• Plan, organize, and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities.
• Promote and model Manhattan Youth’s core values and behaviors for staff and students.
• Collaborate with other staff to create a positive community and showcase of student work.
• Actively update Program Director regarding classroom progress and challenges.
• Participate in Manhattan Youth staff meetings, development sessions, and comply with training requirements.
• Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation, and field trips, and address emergency situations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching experience with middle or elementary school children; after-school setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and passion for content area; professional experience a plus.
• Experience with educational technology instruction and practice.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and respectful relationships with families, students, and coworkers of diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and handle unanticipated events thoughtfully.
• Willingness to hear feedback, self-reflect, learn, and work to improve performance and outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to articulate ideas and knowledge clearly.
• Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need).
• Ability to love, understand, listen to, nurture, support, and accept all children.
• Proficiency or coaching in some of Manhattan Youth’s program areas (sports, arts, academic enrichment, leadership, etc.); past participation in varsity or college sports and/or theater a plus.

Pay

$44.00 per hour