Winter After School Enrichment Science Instructors - starting January in Scarsdale and Greenwich!!

Company Overview

Your After School (YAS) is full service after school enrichment. We offer families class schedules that have a balanced mix of new fresh classes and old time favorites, easily accessed through our website and online registration, while providing infrastructure with schools’ and families’ busy lives in mind.

​Our instructors are your school teachers and parents, who love the opportunity to share their passions and talents, as well as organizations including Arts Centers, Nature Centers and local businesses.

Role Overview

Your After School is hiring dedicated and patient after school enrichment instructors for our Winter (January - March/April) after school programs. We are looking specifically for teachers interested in Science classes - Chemistry, Electricity, Etc. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching and possess good classroom management skills while working with grades K-5 in a group setting.

Our dynamic team inspires and engages young minds through a variety of activities (art, sports, academics) so a passion for working with children and a strong background in education is needed. We create the curriculum and provide all materials.

High Level Details

• Programs take place during the school week Monday - Friday after school
• Each program takes place once per week over the cycle
• Each program is 1-1.5 hours long, however we do ask instructors to be available 15 minutes beforehand and stay until most students are dismissed
• Role Type: 1099 Contract, part-time
• Compensation: $100 per day/session, depending on school/district and instructor experience
• Location(s): Greenwich and Scarsdale
• Employee discount, flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Site Director, the Instructor is responsible for the overall operations of the classroom and provides a high quality of education and care for children.
• Facilitating a ~one-hour after-school enrichment program using a pre-set curriculum from YAS. Each session is a high-energy, part entertainment, part education, hands-on class that meets for ~one-hour each week.
• Encourage teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving through structured and free-play activities
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with each child to create a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Supervise activities and manage any conflicts or issues that arise in a constructive manner.
• Address and manage any emotional or behavioral issues with empathy and patience.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Collaborate with other team members and parents to share insights about each child’s progress and needs.
• Communicate with parents and the YAS team as needed to ensure academic needs are being met.
• Maintains the classrooms that each grade level uses, and the community spaces each class uses
• Assists with the process of checking each student into the program, and helps the Site Director with dismissal
• Accepts responsibility for housekeeping duties of the playground, gym, classrooms, and any other space used

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children in a group classroom setting is highly preferred
• Experience working with students in grades K-5 in a group setting is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with teachers, students, and school staff
• Ability to quickly adapt to varying classroom environments, student needs, and instructional approaches
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• First Aid Certification and CPR Certification preferred, will reimburse

Hiring Process

Please submit an updated resume and cover letter that includes information about your experience working with children or schools.

If selected to interview, first step will be to speak with the YAS Recruiter, then if this is the right fit, you will speak with the YAS Instructor Manager. From there, we will ask for references to check before continuing the hiring process which includes a fingerprinted background check.

Your After School is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience working with children in a group setting?
• Do you currently work in the school district?
• What classes are you interested in teaching (academic, art, sports, etc.)? Any interesting skills or hobbies (i.e. sewing, spanish, woodworking, etc.?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100