Taekwondo Instructor NY

Togetherhood; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to enriching children's lives through martial arts! In this exciting role, you'll have the opportunity to inspire young minds while teaching martial arts in schools across New York City. As an enthusiastic and experienced instructor, you'll create engaging curricula and foster a supportive class environment. This is a chance to make a real impact in children's lives, helping them grow both physically and personally. If you have a passion for teaching and a love for martial arts, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching martial arts to children is essential.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging martial arts classes for elementary students.
• Create a positive and memorable learning environment.

Skills

Martial Arts Instruction

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Relationship Building

Job description

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

1. Showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
2. If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently outstanding enrichment experiences across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter, or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn, and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that everyone (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

What You'll Do

You will be matched with opportunities to teach martial arts to elementary school students at schools, buildings, and communities across New York City. We welcome instructors with expertise in Taekwondo. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:

• Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class.
• Specify the equipment you'll need to run the course successfully so that the school can buy it for you, if necessary.
• Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!).
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for jiu-jitsu.
• Help children understand why martial arts is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person.

Who You Are

• Fun, enthusiastic, experienced martial instructor with deep experience teaching school-age children.
• Able to create a positive class community and build relationships with students.
• Experience leading your own classes.
• Excited, joyful, and passionate about teaching kids and personal development/learning.
• Cooperative, supportive, and flexible.
• Strong work ethic and a 'do whatever it takes' mindset.
• At least three references.