Lead Teacher (After School)

82Nd Street Academics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

82nd Street Academics seeks part-time lead teachers for its after-school program for the 2025-2026 school year in Jackson Heights, NY. Lead teachers design after-school programming for elementary through high school students with support from the After-School Director, focusing on academic and social development to prepare for future education.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with weekly meetings and occasional professional development outside those hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred for teaching positions.
• Plan towards college graduation required.
• At least one year of experience with students in a professional setting.
• Commitment to the program through the end of June is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for a class of 10–15 students.
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans that align with program goals.
• Serve as role models and promote college exploration.
• Monitor attendance and use engagement strategies to increase daily attendance.
• Communicate with families and collaborate with school staff.

Skills

Leadership

Lesson planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Plan towards college graduation (required)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Description

82nd Street Academics seeks part‑time lead teachers for our after‑school program for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Lead teachers design after‑school programming with support from the After‑School Director at each school campus. They work with students across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. The goal of our program is to provide the academic and social support needed to help students develop the skills required to successfully complete their secondary and collegiate education. We achieve these goals by providing a holistic program that includes homework assistance, Physical Fitness, STEM activities, Leadership Development Activities, Science Madness, Arts & Crafts, Dance, and Career Exploration.

The estimated hours of this part‑time position are Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are weekly meetings and professional developments that may occur outside of these hours.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on a day‑to‑day basis for a class of 10- 15 students. Instructors are representatives of our nonprofit who work in partnership with the school community. They are responsible for maintaining the culture of the school in the afternoon.
• Create lesson plans in advance of implementation ensuring that they are age‑appropriate and coincide with the goals of the program and our stakeholders. Much of our planning is based on college exploration activities. Staff will work as a team to provide activities and experiences that increase students' awareness of the college application process and what options are available to them. We will work together to promote a college‑attending environment among students.
• Serve as role models for students.
• Monitor attendance and use engagement strategies to increase daily attendance.
• Adhere to policies on attendance and punctuality, dress code, and setting a tone of respect in interactions with students, colleagues, families, and staff.
• Communicate with families about any concerns and provide excellent partnership management in the school community.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Plan towards college graduation (required)
• At least one year of experience working with the students in a professional setting
• Commitment to the program through the end of June is a non‑negotiable requirement
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish (preferred)

Demonstrated Abilities

• Readiness to learn and grow as a professional.
• Knowledge of best practices in working with students in a school setting and/or an extracurricular setting.
• Strong communication abilities and organization skills.
• Creativity for problem‑solving and supporting students in different situations.
• Skills with taking initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges.

For more information about our organization please visit our website at www.82ndst.com.