Amazing Athletes Afterschool Italian Instructor

Amazing Athletes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Collaborative team

Job summary

Amazing Athletes is seeking an engaging Italian Instructor for the afterschool program at PS166 in New York. You will introduce Kindergarten through 5th grade students to Italian language and culture using songs, visuals, and energetic activities.

The role focuses on beginner vocabulary, conversational phrases, and culturally enriched lessons. Part-time, Fridays, 2:40 PM–4:20 PM, with commitment through the 2026-27 school year in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Italian; basic conversational instruction.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to design and lead engaging language lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner Italian vocabulary, phrases, songs and culture in fun lessons.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to foster listening, speaking, and comprehension.
• Create an inclusive classroom that encourages curiosity and cultural awareness.
• Help students use Italian in simple real-life contexts to build confidence.
• Communicate with admin and families as needed; submit attendance reports.

Skills

Italian proficiency

Experience with children

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Engaging teaching style

Education

Education or related field

Enrollment in Education

Degree in Italian

Job description

We are seeking an engaging Italian Instructor for our afterschool program at PS166! This is an exciting opportunity to introduce Kindergarten through 5th grade students to the beauty of the Italian language and culture. We’re looking for someone who can bring energy, songs, visuals, and creativity to each lesson, making language learning fun and accessible for young learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach beginner Italian vocabulary, conversational phrases, songs, and cultural elements through fun, interactive lessons.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate language activities that foster listening, speaking, and comprehension skills.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom that celebrates curiosity and cultural awareness.
• Help students build confidence by using Italian in simple, real-life contexts.
• Communicate effectively with admin and families as needed.
• Submit attendance and incident reports as required.

This is you

• Experience working with students, preferably elementary age.
• Proficiency in Italian; fluency preferred.
• Experience working with children, ideally in a language learning setting.
• Strong classroom management and engaging teaching style.
• Enthusiastic, creative, and culturally curious.

The Schedule

• Day: Friday (part-time availability)
• Time: 2:40 PM - 4:20pm
• Season begins September, however we are looking for candidates who can commit for the full 2026-27’ school year.

The Location

• PS 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology
• 132 W. 89th Street, New York, NY 10024

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in Italian (basic conversational and vocabulary instruction).
• Experience working with children, preferably elementary-aged.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to design and lead engaging language lessons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Italian.
• Degree or enrollment in Education, Italian Language, or a related field.
• Previous experience teaching Italian to children.
• Knowledge of Italian culture, music, and traditions to enrich lessons.

Benefits and Compensation

• Compensation: $30-35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering the next generation.
• Grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Enjoy the unique opportunity to combine your expertise with creative teaching methodologies.