Teacher (PS 105 - The Bay School)

About Us

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization serving as an effective, critical bridge between police and communities across all five boroughs since 1914. PAL operates diverse programs for children as young as 2 years old to young adults, including Head Start, after-school programs, summer day camps, evening teen centers, college readiness programs, youth employment, juvenile justice programs, and competitive and recreational sports for children of all ages.

About the Role

We are looking for Part-Time Teachers to develop and implement a broad range of specialties: SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, life skills development, literacy, leadership, performing arts, visual arts, and college and career readiness. Specialists will oversee their area of expertise while collaborating with all staff and site leadership. The Teacher will report to the COMPASS or SONYC Director and be supported by the Content Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Teach participants the fundamentals of specialized activity to build their skill level and confidence.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle.
• Be aware of students with IEPs and medical conditions in your groups and follow support plans to help the student with special needs thrive.
• Respond appropriately when time-sensitive mental health services are needed, such as suicide prevention, grief, and loss due to death or incarceration of a family member.
• Provide referrals to appropriate mental health services as needed.
• Work cooperatively with Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.
• Build positive relationships with youth and caretakers and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
• Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
• Interact with caretakers and keep open lines of communication.

Commitment

• Able to work 4 hours a week (2 hours/2 days a week).
• Able to attend 15 hours of orientation prior to the beginning of programming.
• Able to attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.

Qualifications

• A valid NYS Teaching Certificate.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in education.
• 2 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Excellent classroom management, behavior management, and facilitation skills.
• Must show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach (a sample lesson will be part of the interview process).
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
• Open to learning and growing; all staff will learn mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills and be expected to integrate them into programming.
• Ability to complete DOHMH/DOE clearances and fingerprints, including proof of an annual physical completed in the last year.

Pay

The range for this role is $52.00 an hour; the finalist’s placement within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement savings options.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Location

PS 105 The Bay School - 420 Beach 51 Street, Queens, NY 11691

Start Date

September 7th, 2026