Pokemon Instructor for After School K-12 Programs

About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation. Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood. What You'll Do As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach and lead Pokemon games to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across NYC. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities: Develop age-appropriate Pokemon curriculum for after-school students. Curriculum should invite students to explore the captivating Pokemon universe through interactive games, creative projects, and strategic challengesLead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise where students dive into Pokemon lore, learn about types and abilities, and spark their creativity with themed arts and crafts- like designing their own Pokémon cards or inventing new characters. Along the way, they’ll practice strategic thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving in a fun and inclusive environment. Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engagedFoster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levelsBuild connections with students in a warm and inclusive environmentTrack student growth and offer positive, helpful feedbackArrive prepared, on time, and ready to teachCreate a memorable experience for the children in your class How To Apply Click the link and provide a resume showcasing relevant teaching experienceIf you lack formal teaching experience, please share any other relevant experience or training in the application questionnaireIf you are interested in after school assistant positions, please click here to learn more! What To Expect If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google MeetCandidates advancing from screenings will have a second video interview, in which we will ask you to share a sample lesson planThe final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one.