Coney Island & South Brooklyn Teaching Artists

Splat Lab•Brooklyn, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Splat Lab is hiring Lead Educators and Teaching Assistants for after-school residencies and pop-ups, particularly in Coney Island and South Brooklyn. The position suits creative educators who can work across different schools and, ideally, have availability on multiple days. Coney Island residencies meet consistently on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., starting in September. South Brooklyn programs include school-day weekly residencies and pop-ups that are being scheduled. Splat Lab partners with more than 100 schools to provide enrichment classes and also offers school-day residencies, pop-ups, and summer camps. Classes use four open stations: a main Splat activity, Splat Create, Open Splat, and Splat Build. Splat Lab has four educator tiers: Explorers/Interns, Teaching Assistants, Lead Educators, and Master Teaching Artists. Explorers receive additional training and coaching, with the opportunity to progress to assistant and lead roles. Teaching Assistants support classes alongside lead educators. Lead Educators lead classes, delegate to assistants or school support staff, and serve as the point person for residencies. Master Teaching Artists can work independently and are highly experienced educators. Lead Educators may transition to the Master Teaching Artist role after coaching and approval. Splat Lab provides virtual training and shadowing to teach educators its teaching method and curriculum. Lead Educators mentor Teaching Assistants and give them clear directions for each session. Educator pairs debrief and communicate regularly to maintain high-quality, enjoyable, smooth workshops. Compensation is $18 per hour for Explorers, $25 per hour for Assistant Teachers, $35 per hour for Lead Educators, and $50 per hour for Master Teaching Artists. Set-up and clean-up time is paid, and materials are pre-prepared and packed. Candidates participate in a group interview that includes demonstrating a signature project, followed by the paid Slime School training program. Onboarding includes shadowing, coaching, and training before educators take on a residency or pop-up, with support tailored to their needs.

Requirements

For the listed Lead Educator qualifications, 1–3 years of experience working with youth in a leadership role, such as leading groups in after-school programs, summer camps, museums, or early childhood settings.
Babysitting and one-to-one tutoring experience do not qualify for the stated leadership experience requirement, though they may be suitable for Explorers.
Ability to learn different curricula and make them fun and intellectually satisfying.
Dynamic, engaging personality that can engage students.
Strong group management skills, including confidently organizing and leading transitions, setting up structured projects, and creating clear rituals and routines.
Ability to direct and collaborate with Teaching Assistants.
Experience with strength-based, restorative, positive-discipline practices.
Progressive teaching style.
For Lead Educators: strong facilitation and classroom-management skills.

Nice To Haves

STEM knowledge (a plus, not required, for Lead Educators).
Background as a museum educator or teaching artist, or experience with Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, or similar approaches.
Experience with under-resourced schools or special-needs populations, which may be advantageous for some placements.
For Master Teaching Artists: at least five years of experience and a master's-level background or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead classes and serve as the point person for residencies (Lead Educators).
Delegate tasks to Teaching Assistants or support staff from the school (Lead Educators).
Work with Lead Educators to support classes (Teaching Assistants).
Mentor and give clear directions to Teaching Assistants about their role in each session (Lead Educators).
Debrief and communicate with teaching partners to ensure workshops remain high-quality, fun, and smooth.
Learn and deliver Splat Lab curricula and activities in an engaging, intellectually satisfying way.
Organize groups and transitions, set up structured projects, and establish clear rituals and routines.
Collaborate with Teaching Assistants to keep students engaged and on task.