After School Magic Instructor

Amazing Athletes, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,216 - 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead Instructor $50-55/hour

Assistant Instructor $35/hour

Job summary

Amazing Athletes, LLC is seeking a passionate Magic Instructor to lead afterschool magic lessons for Kindergarten through 5th grade. You will develop an engaging curriculum, teach tricks, and help students build confidence, creativity, and public-speaking skills.

The role offers Lead Instructor or Assistant Instructor tracks with a 2:40 PM–5:40 PM schedule on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and a commitment to the 2026–2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, coaching, performing, or working with elementary-aged children.
• Experience teaching magic classes or performing professionally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate young learners.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage and motivate students during magic lessons and activities.
• Develop and lead an age-appropriate magic curriculum for elementary-aged students.
• Teach magic tricks, sleight-of-hand techniques, performance skills, and showmanship.
• Create lesson plans that encourage creativity, confidence, and public speaking.
• Prepare students for an end-of-semester showcase/performance.
• Collaborate with site administration to manage student behavior and classroom expectations.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding student and program-related matters.
• Utilize company-wide digital platforms to perform administrative tasks (attendance, incident reports, etc.).
• Maintain organization and accountability of program materials and supplies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and fun learning environment.

Skills

Magic performance

Teaching magic

Theater arts

Public speaking

Working with children

Classroom management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Magic Instructor for our afterschool program! This position offers the opportunity to share the art of magic with Kindergarten through 5th grade students while helping build confidence, creativity, presentation skills, and problem-solving abilities.

We are looking for individuals who have experience performing magic, teaching magic tricks, or working in youth enrichment programs and can create a fun, interactive learning environment where students are excited to learn and perform.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Actively engage and motivate students during magic lessons and activities.
• Develop and lead an age-appropriate magic curriculum for elementary-aged students.
• Teach magic tricks, sleight-of-hand techniques, performance skills, and showmanship.
• Create lesson plans that encourage creativity, confidence, and public speaking.
• Prepare students for an end-of-semester showcase/performance!
• Collaborate with site administration to manage student behavior and classroom expectations.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding student and program-related matters.
• Utilize company-wide digital platforms to perform administrative tasks (attendance, incident reports, etc.).
• Maintain organization and accountability of program materials and supplies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and fun learning environment.

This is you:

• Experience working with children, preferably elementary-aged students.
• Experience performing magic, teaching magic, theater arts, public speaking, or related enrichment programs.
• Punctuality and reliability are a must.
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions and expectations to children.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum.
• Passion for helping students build confidence through performance and creativity.

The Schedule

• Days: Wednesdays & Thursdays
• Hours: Approximately 2:40 PM – 5:40 PM
• Candidates may be scheduled as either a Lead Instructor or Assistant Instructor based on program needs.
• We are seeking candidates who can commit to the entire 2026–2027 school year.

The Application Process

Please apply here or email your resume outlining your teaching experience and passion for working with elementary-aged students to [e-mail].

Join our team and inspire the next generation of young magicians! We look forward to receiving your application.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college students and graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience teaching, coaching, performing, or working with elementary-aged children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate young learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching magic classes or performing professionally.
• Experience developing enrichment curricula.
• At least one year of experience working with elementary-aged students.
• Background in theater, performance arts, public speaking, or related fields.

• Lead Instructor Compensation: $50-55/hour
• Assistant Instructor Compensation: $35/hour
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering children through creativity and confidence-building.
• Grow professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Make a meaningful impact while sharing a unique and exciting skill with students.