Enrichment Teacher

Strive Charter School • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Strive Charter School is seeking energetic, dependable, and student-centered Enrichment Teaching Assistants to support our after-school and weekend Enrichment Club programming. Enrichment Teaching Assistants help create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment where students can explore interests beyond the traditional classroom. Programming may include art, music, sports, STEM, literacy, games, life skills, academic support, and other enrichment activities. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, communicates effectively, takes initiative, and can maintain a positive and structured learning environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years' experience within a school setting working with children in grades PreK-5
• Ability to lead enrichment activities in areas such as sports, art, music, dance, STEM, literacy, or life skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and classroom-management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, flexible, and able to take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to complete all required background checks, clearances, and training.
• Must be available for assigned weekday afternoon/evening and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging enrichment activities for students.
• Supervise students during clubs, activities, meals, transitions, arrival, and dismissal.
• Prepare classrooms, materials, equipment, and activity spaces.
• Provide clear instructions and age-appropriate support to students.
• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support positive student behavior using the school’s expectations and procedures.
• Build supportive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and school leaders.
• Monitor student participation, progress, and well-being.
• Communicate attendance, behavioral concerns, injuries, incidents, and supply needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Adapt activities to meet students’ different ages, interests, abilities, and learning needs.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing classrooms and shared program spaces.
• Follow all school policies, emergency procedures, health requirements, and student-safety protocols.
• Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional-development activities.
• Perform other duties related to the enrichment program as assigned.

Benefits

• 2 weeks off when our school is closed for our winter and summer holidays
• 2 weeks of vacation days
• 5 days of sick/safety leave that can be converted to vacation days if unused

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED