Instructors will plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities, tailoring curriculum to different skill levels, and developing lesson plans that foster growth and learning. The ideal candidate will be proficient in a variety of areas, including literacy, STEAM, arts & crafts, and leadership development. Instructors will collaborate with fellow staff to create a supportive and enriching environment for youth.
This position is part of Youth and Family Services at Sunnyside Community Services, which offers a continuum of programs including pre-kindergarten, after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, high school job readiness and career preparation, enrichment programming, and Adult and Immigrant Services.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a group of participants along with the Group Leader and provide for the safety and well-being of participants at all times.
- Provide homework help and track completion of participant assignments.
- Tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of students at different instructional levels.
- Develop and submit age-appropriate lesson plans in a timely manner.
- Prepare materials and examples in advance to support student understanding during activities.
- Lead, plan, and prepare special projects for community or program events.
- Develop and guide projects that can be showcased periodically to families and the community, highlighting youth achievements and program impact.
- Meet regularly with supervisors and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitization of the program space; ensure program supplies are in good condition.
- Ensure all health and safety protocols and policies are followed.
- Assist in the training and professional development of Group Leaders and Youth Workers.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Must be available Monday – Friday during program hours (2:30 – 6 pm). Limited flexibility is available to accommodate school schedules.
- High school diploma required; some college of relevant degree preferred.
- Teaching experience with a minimum of two years’ experience in an after-school environment.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- This position begins after clearances and requires online training to be complete.
- After-school staff are expected to be committed to the position until the end of the school year in June.
Compensation: $18 – $20 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:30 – 6 pm. Limited opportunity for additional hours based on programming.
Dates: Through June 18, 2026
Location: Sunnyside Community Services Campus I.S.5, 50-40 Jacobus Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Reports to: Campus Director and Assistant Director
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to Denise Aragon, Campus Director, at DAragon@scsny.org. Please indicate “Afterschool Instructor” in the email subject line.
All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.
Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported.
Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.
Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.