STEAM Afterschool Lead for K–8 Innovators

Sunnyside Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside Community Services seeks a dynamic STEAM Activity Specialist to lead hands‑on science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for K–8 students in a family shelter.

You will design engaging lessons, deliver age‑appropriate STEAM activities, and collaborate with the Youth and Family Services team to support enrichment programs in Elmhurst, Queens.

The role requires 18+ years, afterschool teaching experience, and NYC clearance; hours are Monday–Friday, 2–6 pm, with some breaks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Available Monday – Friday during program hours (3–6 pm).
• Able to work during school breaks for camp activities.
• Bachelor’s degree or 18+ STEAM credits with proof of expertise/experience.
• Experience teaching STEAM and a minimum of two years in an afterschool environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• This role begins in September after clearances; staff commit until end of the school year.
• All candidates go through NYC Public Schools clearance prior to working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of participants with the Group Leader; ensure safety and well‑being.
• Prepare materials and examples in advance for understanding during activities.
• Design and deliver STEAM and leadership-focused programming for K–8.
• Use varied instructional methods to meet diverse learning styles.
• Introduce fundamental STEAM concepts and engineering challenges.
• Plan and facilitate age‑appropriate STEAM activities that promote teamwork and problem‑solving.
• Develop hands‑on experiences that foster collaboration, innovation, social, and academic growth.
• Create opportunities to discuss local and global issues through real‑world learning.
• Lead STEAM activities including arts-based projects (music, drama, poetry, writing, art).
• Facilitate coding, robotics, engineering challenges, and math enrichment.
• Collaborate with Program Director and Content Specialist on initiatives.
• Complete additional tasks as necessary.

Skills

Teaching STEAM

Classroom management

Program coordination

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 18+ STEAM credits

Tools

Coding

Robotics

Digital media

Job description

Sunnyside Community Services seeks a dynamic STEAM Activity Specialist to lead hands‑on science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for K–8 students in a family shelter.

You will design engaging lessons, deliver age‑appropriate STEAM activities, and collaborate with the Youth and Family Services team to support enrichment programs in Elmhurst, Queens.

The role requires 18+ years, afterschool teaching experience, and NYC clearance; hours are Monday–Friday, 2–6 pm, with some breaks.