Activity instructor jobs in United States

Chef Instructor Synopsis Under the direction of the Executive Director and Program Manager, the Chef Instructor is responsible for administering the NYC Food Handler's Certificate training program and overseeing the 24-week culinary training program at The Brownsville Community Culinary Center (BCCC). The Chef Instructor will lead culinary arts instruction, teach job readiness skills, and coordinate related activities and events to enhance the program. The Chef Instructor will monitor and report on participant progress throughout the first module, ensuring participants gain essential foundational skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of training, teaching, and professionally developing aspiring culinary professionals. Strong communication skills are imperative, as well as a personal commitment to nutrition, sustainability, and culinary traditions within the African diaspora. This is a full-time position. Who We Are The Melting Pot Foundation USA Inc. is committed to working with historically marginalized or underprivileged communities to build the infrastructure necessary for sustainable, self-determined, and equitable futures. The BCCC provides free, world-class culinary vocational training to Brownsville residents through our culinary training program. The BCCC provides advocacy, support, and coordination services for Brownsville residents living with Type-2 diabetes through our Diabetes Wellness Project, working to improve public health in the neighborhood and offering resources to expand program participants' capacity to manage their conditions. The BCCC is available to community groups seeking to organize and address issues affecting the neighborhood and to celebrate, learn, train, and enjoy each other’s company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Review, enhance, and develop curriculum based on the needs of the program and community, including the in-house Diabetes Wellness Program. - Conduct hands-on culinary instruction of participants, including online/Zoom-related instruction if required or advantageous. - Administer written and practical tests as required. - Document and report each participant’s ability to comprehend, perform, and retain practical techniques. - Work one-on-one with participants to ensure comprehension of lessons and information. - Develop and maintain external relationships for job placement and activity opportunities. - Administer the NYC Food Handler's Certificate curriculum and test, ensuring all participants achieve certification. - Lead and support the recruitment of participants. - Conduct interviews and evaluate potential candidates. - Support and lead, if necessary, fundraising efforts to support the culinary training program utilizing various in-house resources. - Adhere to the Melting Pot Foundation Policies and Procedures. - Follow all Human Resources and departmental policies and procedures regarding performance, recognition, coaching, training, and discipline. - Report on key initiatives as required. - Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Executive Director and other determined stakeholders. - Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company/department standards. - Exercise independent judgment in daily responsibilities. - Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned. - Cultural Responsibilities - Mentor and develop individuals inside the organization and the community to help them reach their full potential. - Maintain a positive, professional, and friendly demeanor at all times. - Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive service while supporting fellow team members. - Promote a positive public image and maintain strong employee relations. - Foster an inclusive, harassment-free work environment. - Serve as an ambassador for all company and department expectations, leading by example. Skills and Qualifications - Excellent interpersonal skills required; ability to exercise sound judgment and interact with senior management. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. - Ability to multitask and take initiative in problem-solving. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. - Ability to perform mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure. - Education and Experience - 4-6+ years of relevant industry experience at a chef level or higher, with related management experience. - Proven track record of educating and mentoring culinary students or staff. - NYC Food Handler's Certificate (required). - Experience in a large-scale production facility or institutional foodservice setting. - High degree of technical ability to engage participants and promote learning. - Experience developing a training program or curriculum, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom. - Passion for education, health, and wellness. Compensation This position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $30 per hour, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's background and ability to contribute to the program’s success. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Melting Pot Foundation USA Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state or local laws. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities if such accommodation allows them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, and/or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs multiple times per day and push a cart weighing up to 100 lbs. Must practice proper body mechanics and use appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid injury. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. - This position is an exempt position and may require working more than forty (40) hours per week. - Fast-paced environment with varying levels of guests and employees present. - Varying walking surfaces, working environments, and equipment. - Exposure to varying levels of light, sound, temperature, and kitchen conditions. - Close-quarter environment with varying hot and cold surfaces. The Melting Pot Foundation USA Inc. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law. The Melting Pot Foundation USA Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and job assessments may be required depending on the position applying for.

WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL - Certified Teacher WCHS’s powerful educational program enables every student to graduate well-prepared for college and the world beyond it. Most importantly, all WCHS students mature intellectually, socially, and morally as a result of being an active member of a school community that endorses high expectations that challenge each student to achieve his/her full potential. In order to fulfil its mission, WCHS is looking for exceptional teachers. Our teachers play very critical roles in realising the core mission, philosophy, and unique youth-centered approach to the school’s educational design. WCHS teachers are not just classroom teachers, but school teachers—educators that are committed to facilitating the entire learning and instructional process and coaching young people to become independent learners, thinkers, and researchers. Prospective Williamsburg Charter High School Teachers: Are committed to the idea that every child can succeed at high levels Believe that they have been called to teach and empower young people Demonstrate a commitment to providing students with a rigorous academic experience Are resilient, resourceful, relentless, and well-able to adapt to the many changes that can happen in an organization focused solely on doing what is best for students Excel at working in a highly collaborative, professional setting but can also work independently Understand the unique needs of the community they serve as well as the complex issues that affect urban youth and their families Are committed to inquiry-based teaching Engage a youth development approach in their interactions with young people by being sensitive to their developmental needs Are passionate and positive about school culture Feel full responsibility for students’ achievement Love ‘the details’ and realise that student success depends almost exclusively on them Are reflective and willing to improve upon their practice through professional development and support Effectively manage their time, resources, and technology Are convinced of the transformative power of education for all students, families, and educators Position Description The ideal Williamsburg Charter High School teacher will provide our students with rigorous instruction. They will be responsible for the following: Teacher as Advisor As students transition to high school, one of the things they could lose is the comfort of having a teacher who understands their background, challenges, and successes. Research has shown that this relationship is a key part of having students feel accounted for and by extension, accountable. In support of our students, our teachers are also Advisors to between 12-15 students for the duration of their high school career. This allows the teacher to become a part of the developmental process of their students and allows each family to have a primary contact within the school at all times. Advisors serve students and families by: Taking complete ownership of the academic, behavioral, and overall success of a group of 12-15 students Ensuring advisees are in attendance, punctual, excelling in all their classes, and seeking out appropriate support Creating an advisory period that acts as ‘home base’ for each student Being the academic expert on each advisee Acting as the liaise between the student, the family, and the school teams Teaching the advisory curriculum that has been created for their advisees’ grade Accompanying advisees on educational field trips as determined by the School Leader Contacting their advisee’s families a minimum of seven times a year and responding within 24 hours to all communications from their advisee’s families Developing and overseeing Individual Student Support Plan plans twice a year for each of their advisees Facilitating discipline-related required meetings on behalf of their advisees Performing any other advisor-related duties as requested Ensuring Student Learning Through Data-driven Instruction: Prepare rigorous, student-centered lesson plans that will engage and motivate students to learn Plan standards-based units of study with clear, intended outcomes and goals in mind Provide meaningful feedback on student work to determine student progress and to make suggestions for improvement Proactively and relentlessly seek new ways to promote student learning Create thoughtful, standards-based assessments Work closely with school leaders and colleagues, using data to drive instruction and by extension, consistently raising student achievement and intervening with improvement plans and support for struggling students Have fun and pass the love of learning onto students! Design opportunities for students to use the world around them as a classroom through field trips and or/inviting guests into the classroom as appropriate Hold students to high behavioral and academic expectations and support students to succeed Model professional and collegial behavior for students Engage in the process of collaborative evaluation with school leaders Ensure that students are well-prepared for all New York State exams and WCHS interim assessments Personal Commitment to On-Going Learning Participate in all assemblies, meetings, school-sponsored events, and professional development activities offered during or after work hours Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees as requested to assist with the constant improvement of the school as a whole Participate and support WCHS open-door classroom policy, allowing parents and teachers and other stakeholders to informally observe your work and actively seeking to observe the work of your colleagues for professional development Positively Contributing to Student and Teacher Culture Arrive at school no later than 7:55 AM (to ensure that the classroom is clean, supplies are prepared and the instructor is ready to receive students) and leave no earlier than 3:10 PM (to hold necessary interventions, hold office hours, attend school meetings, and to ensure that students that need extra help are able to receive it). Even with these times parameters in mind, we ultimately seek educators that will simply do whatever it takes and will work relentlessly to ensure each student’s learning is maximized Teach four class periods per school day Serve two periods of School Service per week as determined by his/her supervisor (e.g., Study Hall supervision, cafeteria duty, hallway duty, monitoring of student entry and exit, etc.) Cover at least five periods per semester for absent teachers Proactively involve the student’s family in their learning through regular communications including (but not limited to): weekly informal communication via emails, notes, telephone calls, and meetings Realise that although student achievement is central to our work, Williamsburg Charter High School graduates are not just academically well-prepared, but also good citizens of their community. The cornerstone of our ideology is based on providing students with life skills and a sense of responsibility to their community in addition to an excellent education Share expertise and curriculum with colleagues Respond to all school-related communications within 24 hours, including but not limited to voicemails and emails, from Williamsburg Charter High School faculty and staff (including supervisors and other teachers) Attend and participate in school-related activities and events outside of normal school hours (e.g., Parent Advisory meetings, Back-to-School Night, field trips, student events, and performances, etc.) Adhere to the WCHS Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Personnel Policies, and Instructional Manual Education and Credentials Bachelor’s degree At least two years of experience teaching in an urban high school setting New York State certified 7-12 New York State Fingerprint clearance Please apply.

Job Title: General Manager Location: Mount Vernon, NY Company: Pacific Horizon Landscape Reports To: Owner / CEO --- Overview: Pacific Horizon Landscape is looking for a no-excuses, high-output General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and push the company toward aggressive growth. You’ll manage teams, systems, client satisfaction, and profitability. This role is for someone who thrives on ownership, accountability, and getting real results—not babysitting or micromanaging. --- Key Responsibilities: Oversee all field operations, office systems, scheduling, and client service. Manage crew leads, office staff, and project timelines to ensure efficiency and quality. Implement SOPs, training systems, safety protocols, and performance tracking. Monitor project profitability, labor costs, and materials budgeting. Ensure crews are properly dispatched, equipped, and showing up on time. Own client relationships: handle escalations, walk-throughs, upsells, and contracts. Maintain full visibility on progress across all active jobs. Hire, coach, and terminate staff as needed to maintain high standards. Report weekly on KPIs: revenue, expenses, job costs, staff performance, client retention. Keep the company compliant with all legal, safety, and insurance requirements. --- Must Work: Monday through Saturday, with availability for early mornings and late check-ins. In both office and field—this is not a desk job. You must walk jobs, inspect work, and manage from the ground up. In all weather, when needed. If crews are out, you're out. When problems hit—no ghosting, no off-the-clock drama. You’re the one who steadies the ship. --- Qualifications: Minimum 3+ years managing landscaping, construction, or service-based teams. Proven leadership with strong decision-making, delegation, and conflict-resolution skills. Strong working knowledge of scheduling software, field service platforms, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. Able to read and interpret contracts, scopes of work, and site plans. Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. Valid driver’s license and clean record. Experience managing budgets and hitting growth targets. --- Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary (based on experience + performance bonuses). Company vehicle or vehicle stipend. Paid time off + paid holidays. Profit-sharing potential. Growth track to Director-level or COO as company scales.

Online Health Bridge LLC is seeking NY-licensed Registered Nurses to teach CNA, HHA, and PCT students via live Zoom instruction. This is a 1099 independent contractor role, paid per enrolled student. What You’ll Do: Lead 9 hours of live Zoom instruction per module (as required by NYS) Follow the official curriculum (no content creation needed) Track attendance and engage students in clinical discussion Report to the RN Director as needed Compensation & Perks: $150–$225 per student (track-based) Affiliate bonus: $100 per student you refer Fully remote & flexible scheduling Requirements: Active NY RN License (Required) Confident with Zoom and teaching in virtual settings Reliable internet + quiet workspace Prior teaching/mentorship experience preferred

LIU Teen Travel Director Location: Long Island, New York Total Compensation: $ TBD May - June 2025, hourly compensation. Total based on volume Approximately 15 hours per week. June 30-August 22: $ Temporary/Seasonal (exempt) Who We Are: Founded over 25 years ago by experienced childhood educators, psychologists, and developmental specialists, Oasis Day Camp prides itself on nurturing children ages 3 to 16 to feel safe and confident both physically and emotionally. Our camp directors and leaders are school teachers and senior youth workers who painstakingly hand select counselors, activity specialists, and instructors with experience and passion for child development and emotional growth. At Oasis Day Camp, we believe that each child is unique, filled with potential and curiosity. Our dedicated team of educators and caregivers is committed to nurturing this potential through engaging activities, supportive interactions, in a safe environment. We emphasize social and emotional development, helping children build confidence, self-esteem, resilience, and vital life skills. Our Mission: Oasis was created by a team of experienced youth-serving professionals with a shared belief that summer and after-school experiences play a critical role in the lives of children. Oasis brings high quality programs directly to families where they live and work. Oasis delivers customized programs that combine experiential education with arts, recreation, and athletics. At Oasis every child will feel part of a community and have a sense of safety and belonging. We create a fun environment where children feel emotionally and physically safe. Our Core Values: ● Oasis gives children the tools they will need to succeed in school and in life. ● Oasis creates communities for children that are safe havens emotionally and physically. ● Oasis staff members build self-confidence by being positive, supportive and kind. ● Oasis encourages children to embrace new experiences and to learn new skills. ● Oasis staff members are role models who teach through their own behaviors, participation/engagement and positive perspective Job Overview: The LIU Teen Travel Director will design the Oasis LIU Teen Travel programs and manage within budget. The goal of the LIU Teen Travel Director is to incorporate the Oasis Mission and Values into the travel camp environment while growing the community of Oasis travel campers and families. The LIU Teen Travel Director will ensure the health and safety of campers and staff through best-in-class programming with appropriate travel destinations and activities in an inclusive, safe, and engaging environment. Job Description Responsibilities Safety & Trust ● Collaborate with Oasis HQ and its partners to keep campers and employees safe ● Maintain an active presence at camp prioritizing time with campers and staff vs in office ● Review and update emergency response plans Branding & Enrollments ● Be the brand ambassador and the ultimate champion of Oasis Day Camp ● Represent Oasis at school and community events ● Communicate with families, staff, and prospects in the off-season ● Coordinate and help facilitate correspondence to registered families prior to the start of camp ● Respond to new parent leads and referrals to drive new enrollments ● Review enrollment reports with the Oasis HQ Leadership Team ● Lead and collaborate with the Oasis LIU and Central Park Teen Travel Leadership Team on retention efforts Budget Management ● Manage all expenses to come in below the budget you are provided ● Ensure buffer in the budget in case of unforeseen issues (eg, transportation breakdown, weather) ● Prepare future season tuition pricing for review with Oasis HQ ● Track and record all invoices promptly using company accounting tools, policies, and processes ● Operate within your authorized levels (spending, signing) in accordance with company policies Programming ● Build a program that develops campers into twenty-first century leaders ● Manage the Oasis LIU Teen Travel summer staff ● Develop daily stand-ups and talk tracks for each trip, such that new staff feel equipped with a script, playbook, or checklist for each day, with clear progression of programming throughout the course of a session/summer. ● Train summer staff on each activity and trip. ● Develop programming for downtime (eg, buses) to build relationships and develop culture. ● Support the Camp Director and Director of Operations in facilitating the collection of family feedback process for trips programming during the summer. ● Support the Camp Director Operations Director to communicate to parents and families the “substance” and “why” of Oasis Teen Travel. ● Inject new all-camp traditions that align with values and draw new camper families Operations ● Oversee the scheduling and scheduling changes of trips in the summer, and communicate with the Camp Director, Director of Operations, staff, and vendors if and when changes arise throughout the summer ● Coordinate the safety and arrangements for group trips and group overnights for all Oasis Camps ● Coordinate the safety and arrangements for bus and charter bus transportation for all daily and overnight programming ● Ensure all campers are fed at meal times and depart camp safely each day ● Review inventory from previous summer and create a “wish list” for upcoming summer People Operations ● ● Deliver orientation with the leadership team for staff training ● Provide administrative and programmatic oversight for all Oasis Teen Travel ● Champion Oasis staff training and impart our guidelines of safety and excellence with all staff ● Work within the defined budget and be accountable for all salaries and spending ● Champion and lead training for staff throughout the course of the summer ● Lead staff recognition and awards ceremonies throughout the summer Who You Are: ● Enthusiastic about camp and developing children through camp experiences ● Comfortable in a group dynamic setting and with public speaking ● A strong analytical decision-maker thru organized, structured, and detailed thinking ● A strong people manager committed to high standards of performance ● An outstanding communicator and able to build trust through empathy with staff and families ● Strong relationship builder, which translates into camper enrollments ● Strong analytical and decision-making skills thru organized, structured, and detailed thinking ● Dependable, enthusiastic, levelheaded, flexible and team oriented Qualifications: ● Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education required (Master’s Degree in Education preferred) ● Minimum 5+ years’ experience working as a teacher ● Experience in program and activity planning for children grades 6-12. ● Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace productivity tools ● CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 30 days of being hired and update annually Pre-Summer Schedule: Off-season hours begin in the spring and increase steadily through the start of summer. Total off-season hours are approximately 120 hours* over two months. May: 15 hours per week. June: 15 hours per week. Location: Greater Long Island area, with in-person events as required. Summer Schedule: June 30-August 22, 2025 Location: LIU Post and Trip Destinations with campers *Pre-Summer Hours are subject to change. There is no guaranteed number of hours per week, and hours will be allocated on a week-by-week or month-by-month basis. Any time spent over allotted hours needs to be pre-approved by the employee’s manager. Oasis Day Camp is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Power Moves Gymnastics is looking for a self- motivated, positive, and inspirational individual with acro, cheer, gymnastics, or tumbling experience for our youth and teen pop- up gymnastics program in Westbury, Long Island. Duties and responsibilities include: - Assist and instruct gymnastics classes - Lead youth warm- up activities, gymnastics lessons, and conditioning exercises - Assist with program promotions and intake - Set up weekly gym setups amd break down of mats and equipment at end of class - Communicate with customers and parents on athlete progress - Motivate and promote sportsmanship and safety to attendees and athletes