Cooking Teacher for Tuesdays After-school program

About the role

Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our STEM and general science enrichment activities across a range of topics, including coding, video game design, LEGO robotics, engineering activities, Science Olympiad, math team, and elementary school science. After-school teachers are expected to guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development across sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership.

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 MY 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 teaching experience with middle or elementary school children, after-school setting preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrative 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 thoughtfully handle unanticipated events
• 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 theatre a plus

Pay

$44/hour