After-school Volleyball Coach
4 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionDescriptionManhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our competitive sports teams and clubs. Manhattan Youth runs organized sports teams and clubs for a variety of sports including, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball/teeball, lacrosse, cross country running, track & field, volleyball, floor hockey, wrestling, flag football, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, fencing, cheerleading, and tumbling/gymnastics. Fitness activities include yoga, zumba and general fitness. After-school teachers are expected to guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership. We are looking for creative, energetic, curious, and enthusiastic teachers with a commitment to positive behavioral approaches and teamwork. Qualified applicants are proactive, caring and results-oriented teachers devoted to evidence-based practices that promote student achievement and well-being. The ability to maintain a positive, caring, and fun attitude; to learn and grow from mistakes; and to set an example as a continuous, open-minded learner is critical. After-school teachers will exhibit creativity, innovation and passion in teaching and are expected to help create an environment that encourages in children creative thinking, verbal communication, independent exploration, self-confidence, self-awareness, and a problem-solving approach to conflict. We are looking to fill multiple roles in order to return our after-school programs to in-person learning. These are part-time, hourly positions available during the school year from September through June, following the NYC DOE schedule. After-school programs operate Monday – Friday from 2:30 - 6:00pm and clubs are 1.25 to 2.5 hours long. Individual schedules will vary by school. Opportunities exist to teach multiple clubs at different schools. Pay: $44/hour Primary Responsibilities • Work with Education Directors to design program curriculum;, • Create lesson plans and curriculum based on Manhattan Youth’s class descriptions and goals;, • Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning;, • Plan, organize and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities;, • Promote and model Manhattan Youth’s core values and behaviors for staff and students;, • Collaborate with other staff to create a positive community and showcase of student work;, • Actively update Program Director regarding classroom progress and challenges;, • Participate in MY staff meetings, development sessions and comply with training requirements;, • Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, and address emergency situations;, • 2+ years teaching experience with middle or elementary school children, after-school setting preferred;, • Bachelor’s degree preferred;, • Demonstrative knowledge of and passion for content area, professional experience a plus;, • Experience with educational technology instruction and practice;, • Ability to build and maintain positive and respectful relationships with families, students and coworkers of diverse backgrounds and identities;, • Proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and thoughtfully handle unanticipated events;, • Willingness to hear feedback, self-reflect, learn and work to improve performance and outcomes;, • Excellent communication skills, ability to articulate ideas and knowledge clearly;, • Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need);, • Ability to love, understand, listen to, nurture, support, and accept all children;
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