SY26-27 After School Part-Time Teacher / School Aide

School in the Square•New York, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

School in the Square is seeking a dedicated and mission-aligned part-time after school assistant teacher for its "Dos Amigos" Elementary School program. This Dual Language PreK-5th grade program focuses on providing students with the tools and support to become lifelong learners through a creative, bilingual immersion program and a focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). The assistant teacher will report to the After School Manager and collaborate with Elementary School Staff to assist in various classes and activities, supporting the overall well-being of students in the After School program. This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with children in a camp, school, or After School setting who are passionate about educational enrichment, sports, and art. The position offers rewarding, fun-filled afternoons and the opportunity to hone teaching talents during the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

Availability to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:15 PM - 5:45 PM and Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Experience working with children in a camp, school or After School setting
Passion for Educational Enrichment, Sports & Art
Talented and enthusiastic educator
Creative and caring
Flexible and adaptable based on the needs of our unique program

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide help with arrival and dismissal of students
Supervise the transition of all students to their daily activities
Help with Attendance and constant supervision of all grade level students
Organization, dispersing and collection of supplies
Helping with the distribution and cleaning up of snack and daily used spaces
Supervision of students during after care programs
Working alongside and reporting to both the after school manager and coordinator daily
Supervising students transitions outdoors to local parks
Supervising appropriate usage of technology including but not limited to conduct, treatment of supplies and locking up of equipment
Ability to work with other adults in a lead or assistant teacher role
Coverage of classes when absences occur
Contribute to a Collaborative and Cohesive Staff Learning Community
Model life-long learning through professional development and individual growth activities
Show evidence of utilizing constructive feedback to enhance the quality of work.
Demonstrate teamwork, actively modeling cooperation and helpfulness for students
Engage in respectful and critical dialogue to contribute to the school’s evolution.
Maintain optimism and flexibility
Follow school protocols as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual and Employee Handbook.
Help build, expand and improve programming
Participate in team building and create a sense of community with your colleagues