Part-Time After-School Coding & STEM Instructor

Manhattan Youth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Job summary

Manhattan Youth is seeking several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2026-2027 school year in Manhattan. You will lead STEM and general science enrichment activities across a range of topics including coding, video game design, lego robotics, engineering activities, science olympiad, math team, and elementary school science.

After-school teachers guide students in social, emotional, and academic development across sports, arts, academic

Qualifications

• 2+ years teaching experience with middle or elementary school children, after-school setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrative knowledge of and passion for content area; professional experience a plus.
• Experience with educational technology instruction and practice.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and respectful relationships with families, students and coworkers of diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and thoughtfully handle unanticipated events.
• Willingness to hear feedback, self-reflect, learn and work to improve performance and outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to articulate ideas and knowledge clearly.
• Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need).
• Ability to love, understand, listen to, nurture, support, and accept all children.

Responsibilities

• Work with Education Directors to design program curriculum.
• Create lesson plans and curriculum based on Manhattan Youth’s class descriptions and goals.
• Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning.
• Plan, organize and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities.
• Promote and model Manhattan Youth’s core values and behaviors for staff and students.
• Collaborate with other staff to create a positive community and showcase of student work.
• Actively update Program Director regarding classroom progress and challenges.
• Participate in MY staff meetings, development sessions and comply with training requirements.
• Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, and address emergency situations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Manhattan Youth is seeking several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2026-2027 school year in Manhattan. You will lead STEM and general science enrichment activities across a range of topics including coding, video game design, lego robotics, engineering activities, science olympiad, math team, and elementary school science.

After-school teachers guide students in social, emotional, and academic development across sports, arts, academic