8th-Grade Youth Development & SEL Instructor

Career; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oliver Scholars Program seeks a part-time Youth Development Instructor to plan and implement an eighth grade youth development curriculum, focusing on mindsets and habits for success in rigorous high schools.

You will teach Saturdays January–June 2027, provide advisories, and develop modules covering anxiety reduction, multicultural competence, and pro-social behaviors while supporting student progress and evaluation reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or similar field; advanced degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience teaching and/or mentoring adolescents.
• Knowledge of independent schools preferred.
• Outstanding speaking, writing, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person Saturdays from January to June 2027 and be available for office hours, study hall, and faculty meetings on scheduled class days.
• Be available for one-on-one or small group advisories and check-ins during the day when not teaching.
• Develop the 8th-grade pro-social youth development curriculum with seven modules.
• Manage the classroom using positive classroom management skills.
• Attend a paid instructor orientation.

Skills

Facilitation

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Youth development

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or similar field

Job description

The Oliver Scholars Program seeks a part-time Youth Development Instructor to plan and implement an eighth grade youth development curriculum, focusing on mindsets and habits for success in rigorous high schools.

You will teach Saturdays January–June 2027, provide advisories, and develop modules covering anxiety reduction, multicultural competence, and pro-social behaviors while supporting student progress and evaluation reporting.