After School Lead Counselor (Manhattan, Brooklyn)

NORY • United States, NY

16h • $39 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

NORY is looking for passionate Afterschool Instructors to join the largest STEM enrichment program in NYC. Each year, we inspire over 4,000 children ages 3-12 across NYC and Boston to become risk-taking entrepreneurs, inquisitive problem solvers, and empathetic leaders. As the city’s premier STEM provider, NORY is often called the Disney World of STEM education - where every class is designed to be magical, impactful, and memorable.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children ages 3-12.
• Genuine love for children, with an empathetic and caring approach.
• Skilled at storytelling, with strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
• Punctual, professional, and adaptable.
• No prior STEM background required. Thorough training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

• Coding or maker education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging NORY STEM classes for children ages 3-12, including hands-on building projects that spark curiosity and creativity.
• Foster a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment grounded in NORY’s core values: resilience, inquisitiveness, and empathy.
• Use innovative and thoughtful teaching methods to make STEM learning exciting, purposeful, and effective.

Benefits

• Prepared for Success: You’ll receive fully developed lesson plans, ready-to-use materials, and thorough training so you can focus on what matters most - engaging and inspiring your students.
• Comprehensive Paid Training: Whether you have prior STEM experience or not, we’ll equip you with the tools and confidence to lead our hands-on curriculum.
• Professional Growth: Our professional development pipeline gives you the chance to grow quickly and build leadership skills.
• Additional Opportunities: Based on performance and availability, you may also teach during our Holiday Camps and full-time Summer Camps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed