Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our performing arts activities for our singing, musical instrument, music production, comedy/improv, dance, and theater clubs. 

 

After-school teachers are expected to guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership. We are looking for creative, energetic, curious, and enthusiastic teachers with a commitment to positive behavioral approaches and teamwork.

 

Qualified applicants are proactive, caring and results-oriented teachers devoted to evidence-based practices that promote student achievement and well-being. The ability to maintain a positive, caring, and fun attitude; to learn and grow from mistakes; and to set an example as a continuous, open-minded learner is critical. After-school teachers will exhibit creativity, innovation and passion in teaching and are expected to help create an environment that encourages in children creative thinking, verbal communication, independent exploration, self-confidence, self-awareness, and a problem-solving approach to conflict.

 

We are looking to fill multiple roles in order to return our after-school programs to in-person learning. These are part-time, hourly positions available during the school year from September through June, following the NYC DOE schedule. After-school programs operate Monday – Friday from 2:30 - 6:00pm and clubs are 1.25 to 2.5 hours long. Individual schedules will vary by school. Opportunities exist to teach multiple clubs at different schools.

Pay: $27.50/hour
Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday 
4:00pm-6:00pm
Primary Responsibilities

• Organizational: must have strong organizational skills, team building, leadership and effective communications skills; Keeping track of the rehearsal process and ensuring that production runs on schedule. Taking notes and sending out daily production notes and cast call sheets
• Communication: Facilitates communication between the creative and technical crews.
  • Coordinates the work of the cast and crew
  • Coordinate with, when applicable: technical, scenic, props and costume department.
• Technical cues : call techniques during performances
• Representation: must have a willingness to teach and inspire students to understand the responsibilities of the cast and crew in live theatre productions;
• Be flexible regarding days and time for tech and show dates.
• Plan, organize and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities, in co-ordination with the Director;
• Work with Director, Program Director and Education Directors to design program curriculum;
• Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning;
• 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;
• Classroom Management: strong management and ability to refocus cast on task at hand.
• 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 school children, after-school setting preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Strong Classroom management and ability to refocus cast on task at hand;
• Must have strong organizational, team building, leadership and effective communication skills;
• Must also have a willingness to teach and inspire students to understand the responsibilities of the cast and crew in live theater productions;
• 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;
• Must have a flexible schedule

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Gangs, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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