About the Role
The Art Farm NYC is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and caring Assistant Afterschool Teacher to support our afterschool program serving children from age 3 through 5th grade. The Assistant Teacher will work alongside Lead Teachers and the Director to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and build relationships. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is interested in gaining hands-on experience in education or child development.
Responsibilities
- Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines.
- Support engaging, age-appropriate activities including art, science, sensory activities, group games, storytime, and other hands-on experiences.
- Help supervise children ages 3 through 5th grade and prioritize their safety and well-being.
- Assist with transitions between activities, snack time, cleanup, and other daily routines.
- Support a positive, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Help maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
- Assist students with age-appropriate tasks and activities while encouraging independence.
- Support Lead Teachers with classroom management and positive behavior-management strategies.
- Work with Lead Teachers and the Director to address student needs or concerns.
- Help maintain accurate attendance and other required classroom paperwork.
- Assist with maintaining student rosters and communicating any discrepancies to the Lead Teacher or Director.
- Encourage positive interactions, teamwork, creativity, and participation among students.
- Provide friendly and professional interactions with students, families, staff, and other site personnel.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies and follow established safety procedures.
- Report medical incidents and other significant concerns to the Lead Teacher or Director.
- Support Lead Teachers in ensuring activities are safe, engaging, inclusive, and appropriate for students of different ages and abilities.
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude while representing The Art Farm NYC.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Director.
Requirements
- Experience working with children is preferred but not required.
- Experience with children ages 3 through 5th grade is a plus.
- College enrollment is strongly preferred, particularly for students studying Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- A completed college degree is not required.
- Patient, caring, dependable, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow direction and work effectively as part of a classroom team.
- Comfortable assisting with children of different ages, abilities, and developmental stages.
- Reliable and able to commit to at least 2 days per week.
- Ability to maintain a professional and positive classroom environment.
Skills
- Classroom support
- Child supervision
- Activity facilitation
- Communication
- Positive behavior management
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Afterschool
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- No degree required
- College enrollment preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00–$18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Hands-on experience working with children in an educational and afterschool setting.
- Opportunity to develop skills in classroom support, child supervision, activity facilitation, communication, and positive behavior management.
About the Company
- The Art Farm NYC is an organization that provides afterschool programs for children.
