The Instructor is primarily responsible for delivering activities, including tailoring the curriculum for different levels of instruction and developing lesson plans. This position reports directly to the Campus Director and Assistant Director and is a part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services.
Responsibilities
- Develop age- and stage-appropriate curriculum maps and lesson plans using project-based learning to be submitted weekly for assigned grade and/or activity.
- Prepare materials and examples in advance to facilitate participants’ understanding during activities.
- Provide program support during high-risk times like arrivals, snack times, and especially dismissals.
- Work with assigned team members to collectively create a safe and brave learning space for all assigned participants.
- Maintain room, activity areas, and program space, keeping them clean and organized and manage the use of program supplies.
- Motivate and maintain active involvement of program participants in all activities.
- Meet regularly with supervisor and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
- Provide supervision and mentorship for Group Leaders and Interns as assigned.
- Facilitate open and positive communication with families about their participant’s progress.
- Input data in an accurate and timely manner.
- Document all medical and behavioral incidents.
- Attend all required meetings and training courses.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- High school diploma required; some college or relevant degree preferred.
- Minimum one year of experience in lesson planning, instruction, and teaching in a K-8 after-school environment.
- Extensive knowledge in STEM, arts, sports and fitness, dance, social emotional learning, leadership, college/career advising, or community activism preferred.
- 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 completed.
- After-school staff are expected to be committed to the position until the end of the school year in June 2026.
- Ability to work in person – remote options are not available.
Compensation: $18 – $19/hour
Hours: Up to 25 hours per week; Monday – Friday, 2 – 6 pm; evening and weekend hours may be available.
Main Campus Location: Sunnyside Beacon at P.S. 343Q – The Children’s Lab School – in Sunnyside, Queens
How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to Beacon343Admin@scsny.org. Please use the following email subject header template: “First and Last Name_PS343 Instructor”.
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 investigation 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.