3D Game Design Instructor (Unity, Unreal Engine) for After School K-12

Togetherhood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contractor

Job summary

Togetherhood, LLC is seeking enthusiastic instructors to teach 3D Game Design to K-12 students across NYC, delivering engaging, hands-on lessons using Unity and/or Unreal Engine. Classes run for 6 to 18 weeks in schools and community settings.

We value passionate educators who can create a fun, structured, and inclusive learning environment, adapt to various skill levels, and inspire young creators. This is contract, supplemental work paid per class or per student, with a materials budget

Qualifications

• Experience teaching school-age children.
• Subject matter expertise in 3D Game Design with Unity and/or Unreal Engine.
• Ability to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate 3D Game Design curriculum for after-school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive learning environment for varying skill levels.
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment.
• Track student growth and offer constructive feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class.

Skills

Hands-on projects

Engaging teaching style

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

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 passionwith 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 3D Game Design 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.

• Develop age-appropriate 3D Game Design curriculum for after-school students using Unity and/or Unreal Engine.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise where students practice coding, build immersive worlds, and design games that are fun to play and share.
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Who You Are

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has subject matter expertise in 3D Game Design using Unity and/or Unreal Engine.
• Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations

$90 - $120 an hour

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.

What to Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet
• You will be assessed on teaching experience, expertise in your craft/subject area, punctuality, and reliability
• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes.
• All instructors must complete and pass a background check and state‑specific clearances requirements in order to work with children.