Mommy & Me Class Instructor

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

A community center in Bayside, Queens, is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Mommy & Me Class Instructor to lead classes for caregivers and their young children. The ideal candidate will create engaging and developmentally appropriate experiences through music, movement, and sensory play. Responsibilities include planning sessions, designing activities, and fostering an inclusive environment. Competitive hourly pay starts at $30, with opportunities to grow hours as the program expands.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching or working with young children.
• Experience leading group activities, such as music or movement.
• Energetic and reliable, engaging both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead 30–45 minute Mommy and Me sessions each Saturday morning.
• Design age-appropriate activities that encourage bonding and socialization.
• Communicate regularly with the program coordinator to support growth.

Skills

Experience with young children

Ability to lead group activities

Energetic and reliable

Creative and flexible

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mommy & Me Class Instructor. Location: Bayside, Queens (In-person at Commonpoint Bay Terrace - 212-00 23rd Ave, Bayside N.Y. 11360).

Schedule: Saturday Mornings (1–2 classes to start; potential to grow).

Agency Overview

Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

Position Overview

Commonpoint is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and creative individual to lead a brand-new Mommy and Me class for caregivers and their young children (ages 6 months–3 years). This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a new program from the ground up at our Bayside location.

The instructor will be responsible for creating a welcoming, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experience for families through music, movement, sensory play, storytelling, and bonding activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead 30–45 minute Mommy and Me sessions each Saturday morning.
• Design age-appropriate activities that encourage bonding, socialization, and early childhood development.
• Foster a warm and inclusive environment for families attending Commonpoint programs.
• Communicate regularly with Commonpoint’s program coordinator and provide feedback to support program growth.
• Help promote the program through community outreach or word-of-mouth (optional but encouraged).
• Adapt curriculum and activities based on class size and age ranges.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching or working with young children (early childhood, preschool, daycare, or similar).
• Experience leading group activities such as music, movement, or sensory play preferred.
• Energetic, reliable, and able to engage both children and adults.
• Creative, flexible, and comfortable launching a new program at Commonpoint.
• CPR/First Aid certification a plus.

Compensation

• Paid hourly or per class (rate based on experience starting at $30).
• Opportunity to increase hours or classes as the program expands within Commonpoint Queens.

To Apply

Please email your resume and a short note about your experience and interest to Valentina Lorca- [e-mail]

We’d love to hear about any prior work leading classes, teaching, or working with families in community settings like Commonpoint.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.