After School Magic Instructor

Amazing Athletes•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Magic Instructor for our afterschool program! This position offers the opportunity to share the art of magic with Kindergarten through 5th grade students while helping build confidence, creativity, presentation skills, and problem-solving abilities. We are looking for individuals who have experience performing magic, teaching magic tricks, or working in youth enrichment programs and can create a fun, interactive learning environment where students are excited to learn and perform.

Requirements

Experience working with children, preferably elementary-aged students.
Experience performing magic, teaching magic, theater arts, public speaking, or related enrichment programs.
Punctuality and reliability are a must.
Ability to clearly communicate instructions and expectations to children.
Strong classroom management skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Professional, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
Ability to develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum.
Passion for helping students build confidence through performance and creativity.
High school diploma required; college students and graduates encouraged to apply.
Experience teaching, coaching, performing, or working with elementary-aged children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage and motivate young learners.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience teaching magic classes or performing professionally.
Experience developing enrichment curricula.
At least one year of experience working with elementary-aged students.
Background in theater, performance arts, public speaking, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Actively engage and motivate students during magic lessons and activities.
Develop and lead an age-appropriate magic curriculum for elementary-aged students.
Teach magic tricks, sleight-of-hand techniques, performance skills, and showmanship.
Create lesson plans that encourage creativity, confidence, and public speaking.
Prepare students for an end-of-semester showcase/performance!
Collaborate with site administration to manage student behavior and classroom expectations.
Communicate effectively with management regarding student and program-related matters.
Utilize company-wide digital platforms to perform administrative tasks (attendance, incident reports, etc.).
Maintain organization and accountability of program materials and supplies.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and fun learning environment.