Assistant Afterschool Teacher

The Art Farm NYC • New York, NY

1d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Art Farm NYC is seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Assistant Afterschool Teacher to join their team. This role involves creating a fun, supportive, and engaging afterschool experience for children aged 3 through 5th grade. It is ideal for college students, aspiring educators, or anyone looking to gain experience working with children in a creative and active environment. A completed degree is not required, and current college students in fields like Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or Recreation are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Dependable and enthusiastic
• Comfortable working with children of different ages and developmental stages
• Enjoys being active and engaged
• Able to take direction while also being proactive and helpful
• Strong communicator and team player
• Reliable and able to consistently commit to at least 2 afternoons per week
• Interested in education, early childhood development, recreation, youth programming, or a related field
• Previous experience working with children is helpful, but it is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Current college students studying Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Recreation, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Help lead art projects, science activities, sensory play, games, storytime, and other hands-on activities
• Supervise and engage with children from preschool through 5th grade
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, snack time, cleanup, and dismissal
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, independence, and positive social interactions
• Support Lead Teachers with classroom management and age-appropriate behavior guidance
• Help students stay engaged, included, and supported throughout the afternoon
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Assist with attendance, student rosters, and basic classroom documentation
• Communicate student needs, concerns, or incidents to the Lead Teacher or Director
• Follow program safety procedures and respond appropriately when concerns arise
• Interact professionally and positively with students, families, coworkers, and site staff
• Jump in where needed to help create a successful afterschool experience

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in an educational setting
• Opportunity to strengthen skills in child supervision and engagement, classroom support, activity facilitation, communication, positive behavior management, teamwork and leadership, and working with children across multiple age groups.

What This Job Offers

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