After-School Teaching Assistant — Mentor & Lead Youth

Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc. seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant to support Enrichment Teachers and the Education team in a student-centered after-school program for grades 1–12. The role focuses on supervision, academic support, and enrichment activities in a safe, engaging environment.

Work daily 4:00–7:00 PM, with cleanup and space prep for the next day. Strong communication, classroom management, and a willingness to adapt to program needs are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or working with school-age youth is required.
• Experience in after-school, school, camp, or youth-development settings is preferred.
• TA certification is preferred but not required.
• Strong classroom-management and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
• Comfortable with technology and digital learning platforms.
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to take direction, work collaboratively, and adapt to changing needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, flexible, creative, and solutions-oriented.
• Commitment to a consistent weekly schedule for Oct–Mar season.

Responsibilities

• Support Enrichment Teachers with engaging, student-centered lessons and activities.
• Provide homework assistance and small-group academic support.
• Work with students in grades 1–12 across academics, enrichment, SEL, and leadership.
• Actively supervise students during activities, transitions, snack/homework, arrival and dismissal.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and track student whereabouts.
• Create a positive, respectful classroom culture with consistent behavior-management strategies.
• Encourage positive behavior, participation, and student voice.
• Support students with different learning needs and levels of readiness.
• Prepare instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and technology for daily activities.
• Assist with classroom setup and organize learning spaces for instruction.
• Communicate student concerns to teachers and education team promptly.
• Assist with required student or incident documentation.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow youth-safety policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.
• Stay through 7:00 PM for cleanup and prep for next day.
• Uphold FSH values and youth-development principles.

Skills

Teaching experience

After-school experience

TA certification

Classroom management

Diversity & inclusion

Tech familiarity

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Season schedule commitment

Job description

Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc. seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant to support Enrichment Teachers and the Education team in a student-centered after-school program for grades 1–12. The role focuses on supervision, academic support, and enrichment activities in a safe, engaging environment.

Work daily 4:00–7:00 PM, with cleanup and space prep for the next day. Strong communication, classroom management, and a willingness to adapt to program needs are essential.