We are seeking an Arts & Crafts Instructor for our afterschool program at PS125! This position offers the chance to combine your passion for teaching art with the opportunity to work with Kindergarten - 5th Graders. We are looking for individuals who have a strong grasp of multiple art mediums, and can foster creativity and a love for art among students.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Actively engage and motivate students during art lessons and activities.
- Develop your own art curriculum that fosters creativity and hands-on learning.
- Create lesson plans that are engaging for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Work with various art mediums.
- Collaborate with the admin to manage student progress and behavioral expectations.
- Communicate effectively with management regarding student and program-related matters.
- Utilize company-wide digital platforms to perform administrative tasks (e.g., taking attendance, submitting incident reports as needed, etc.).
- Maintain and promote student organization of art materials and supplies.
- Foster a vibrant, inclusive, and fun learning environment by consistently offering a positive and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
This is you:
- Experience working with students, preferably elementary age.
- Punctuality and reliability are a must!
- Ability to clearly communicate rules and expectations to children is essential.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills are highly valued.
- A high level of professionalism and motivation is expected.
- A neat and professional appearance is appreciated.
- Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate art curriculum.
- Ability to create meaningful and visually engaging art projects students can proudly share with their parents and caregivers.
The Schedule:
- Day: Monday-Friday (part-time availability)
- Time: 2:15 PM - 5:30 PM
- We are looking for candidates who can commit for the full 2025-26’ school year.
The Location:
- PS125 The Ralph Bunche School
- 425 W 123rd St, New York, NY 10027
The Application Process:
- Please apply here or email your resume outlining your teaching experience and passion for working with elementary-aged students to ps125@amazingathletes.com.
Join our team and make a positive impact on the youth! We look forward to receiving your application.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- Teaching experience, preferably with elementary-level students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate young learners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in curriculum development.
- At least 1 year of teaching experience, preferably with elementary-level students.
- Strong background in various art mediums, with a focus on clay making.
Benefits
- Compensation: $25-30 per hour, depending on experience.
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering the next generation.
- Grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Enjoy the unique opportunity to combine your expertise with creative teaching methodologies.
Amazing Athletes provides a year-round, structured curriculum that introduces children to 10 different ball sports and helps them to master 6 key areas of motor-development. Our program is taught in a non-competitive, learning-based environment. We work with each child at their own progression level to ensure they are able to reach their highest potential.
Each weekly class focuses on two different sports and one area of motor-development. Also incorporated into each class are activities designed to improve the young child’s hand-eye coordination, muscle tone, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and more.
Amazing Athletes is a Franchise 500-ranked mobile children's franchise that helps activate youth to help instill a lifetime of healthy habits at an early age.
Visit www.amazingathletes.com or call 888-228-3942 for more information.
