Tech & Game Design Instructor — After-School Enrichment

Adver.info; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Disability benefits

Referral bonuses

Employee discount program

Teaching Fellowship pathway

Job summary

DREAM, originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, is seeking an experienced Technology and Game Design Instructor to lead enrichment activities for Pre-K to 8 students across East Harlem and the Bronx. Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, you will design lessons, deliver hands-on projects, and collaborate with Youth Workers to ensure a cohesive, age-appropriate experience.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans for different grade bands, embedding literacy, preparing materials, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old by start date.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or certification preferred.
• 2+ years experience working with groups of youth, or similar experience preferred.
• Ability to independently plan and implement lessons in a specialty area.
• Clear passion for specialty area.
• Understanding of effective youth development strategies and conflict resolution.
• Exemplary social, organizational, and communication skills.
• Dedication to the program and ability to collaborate with colleagues to ensure a positive, productive youth experience.
• Ability to work in-person during all program hours required.
• Belief in DREAM’s mission and values and desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Grades PreK-3: Design and deliver a series of lesson plans for an enrichment activity aligned to the DREAM program model and that supports interest exploration and enrichment exposure for early elementary students.
• Grades 4-8: Design and deliver a series of lesson plans for an enrichment activity aligned to the DREAM program model and that culminates in a project or presentation.
• Collaborate with Youth Workers, Dean of Student Life and Associate Director of Extended Learning and Enrichment to provide a cohesive and fun experience for youth.
• Embed literacy throughout all instruction.
• Prepare all materials before activities begin and facilitate a thorough clean up afterwards.
• Encourage youth to positively participate in activities.
• Serve as a role model while demonstrating professional behavior.
• Implement all health and safety protocols as required, including ensuring child safety and responding appropriately to any incidents.
• Note: Activities that require materials/resources will be given a conservative budget on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or related certification

Job description

DREAM, originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, is seeking an experienced Technology and Game Design Instructor to lead enrichment activities for Pre-K to 8 students across East Harlem and the Bronx. Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, you will design lessons, deliver hands-on projects, and collaborate with Youth Workers to ensure a cohesive, age-appropriate experience.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans for different grade bands, embedding literacy, preparing materials, and