Part-Time Afterschool Literacy Coach for Kids

Sunnyside Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site & online training

OCFS training hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sunnyside Community Services is seeking a part-time literacy instructor for the PS 199Q Sunnyside, Queens program. You will teach 1–2 literacy classes daily, develop and tailor lesson plans, and prepare materials for activities, aiming to showcase student progress to parents.

The role requires engaging with children, collaborating with staff, and maintaining a clean, well-organized space while supporting a 2–5:30 schedule each weekday during the Sep 2026–Jun 2027 period.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children; after-school experience preferred.
• Background checks with the Department of Education and Department of Health and a medical form must be completed before hiring.
• Two professional reference letters and one personal reference letter are mandatory.
• Must be able to work 13 school holidays throughout the year.
• Position runs through September 2026 – June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach literacy to 1-2 classes daily (45–55 minutes each).
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and submit on time.
• Tailor curriculum for each level of instruction to match student needs.
• Prepare materials and examples in advance for activities.
• Be the main support in putting together a showcase for the parents at the end of each of the 3 units.
• Collaborate with other instructors and group leaders toward the parent showcase goal.
• Meet regularly with the supervisor to share best practices and address challenges.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the program space and ensure supplies are organized.

Skills

Experience with children

Lesson planning

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college in education or related field

Job description

Sunnyside Community Services is seeking a part-time literacy instructor for the PS 199Q Sunnyside, Queens program. You will teach 1–2 literacy classes daily, develop and tailor lesson plans, and prepare materials for activities, aiming to showcase student progress to parents.

The role requires engaging with children, collaborating with staff, and maintaining a clean, well-organized space while supporting a 2–5:30 schedule each weekday during the Sep 2026–Jun 2027 period.