Teacher (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework.
About the role
We are seeking a Teacher to support in-person educational programming for students participating in PromiseRooted. This role blends academic support, mentoring, and relationship-building to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Teachers help students strengthen academic skills while fostering confidence, curiosity, and emotional well-being.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate engaging learning sessions for students
- Provide academic support in literacy, math, and foundational skills
- Support social-emotional learning through relationship-centered teaching
- Create a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment
- Collaborate with mentors and program staff during sessions
- Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs and abilities
- Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace
Requirements
- Experience working with children or youth in educational settings
- Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills
- Patience, empathy, and a supportive teaching approach
- Ability to create inclusive and encouraging learning environments
- Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Preferred Skills
- Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth program experience
- Familiarity with trauma-informed or SEL-informed practices
- Experience working in nonprofit, afterschool, or community programs
- Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds
Schedule
- Volunteer role
- Approximately 5–10 hours per week
- Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
- In-person in New York City
Benefits
- Hands-on experience supporting in-person youth education programs
- Collaboration with educators, mentors, and program staff
- Professional references and letters of recommendation
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives
- A supportive, mission-driven community