After-school Coding Instructor

Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources, Inc. is seeking several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to lead STEM and general science enrichment for the 2026-2027 school year, with activities across coding, robotics, engineering, math, and elementary science. Positions are hourly, Monday–Friday 2:00–6:00pm with clubs 1.25–2.5 hours long.

Pay is $44/hour. Ideal candidates are dynamic, energetic, and committed to fostering students' social, emotional, and academic development

Qualifications

• 2+ years teaching experience with middle or elementary school children, after-school setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrative knowledge of content area; professional experience a plus.
• Experience with educational technology instruction and practice.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families, students and coworkers of diverse backgrounds.
• Proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and handle unanticipated events.
• Willingness to hear feedback, learn and improve performance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas clearly.
• Multi-site flexibility (may work at different sites).
• Ability to nurture and support all children; enthusiasm for program areas (sports, arts, academic enrichment, leadership).
• Proficiency or coaching in program areas, past participation in sports or theatre is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Education Directors to design program curriculum.
• Create lesson plans and curriculum based on class descriptions and goals.
• Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning.
• Plan, organize and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities.
• Promote and model core values and behaviors for staff and students.
• Collaborate with other staff to create a positive community and showcase student work.
• Update Program Director regarding classroom progress and challenges.
• Participate in staff meetings, development sessions and training requirements.
• Ensure safety of groups of children during activities, recreation and field trips.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our STEM and general science enrichment activities across a range of topics, including coding, video game design, lego robotics, engineering activities, science olympiad, math team, and elementary school science.

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 between 2:00 - 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: $44/hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Education Directors to design program curriculum;
• Create lesson plans and curriculum based on Manhattan Youth’s class descriptions and goals;
• Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning;
• Plan, organize and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities;
• 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;
• 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 or elementary school children, after-school setting preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• 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;
• Proficiency or coaching in some of Manhattan Youth’s program areas (sports, arts, academic enrichment, leadership, etc…), past participation in varsity or college sports and/or theatre a plus.

Benefits

$44/hr.