Group Teacher

We are looking for a creative, kind and energetic Group Teacher to help provide a high-quality arts enrichment program for our K-5 students. The position includes ensuring the active engagement and safety of the children, while creating a dynamic environment where learning, play and discovery meet!

Who We Are

Serious Fun After School is a non-profit organization that provides affordable arts enrichment and after school programming to NYC public schools in Queens, NY.

We Create Fun – We Are Kind – We Foster Excellence – We Believe In Balance

Salary and Benefits

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

(Hourly rate for this position ranges from $17.00-$20.00, based on education and experience.)

Typical workdays and times are Monday through Friday between 2:00pm-6:00pm.

In addition to our hourly rate, we are excited to offer these valuable benefits*:

• 401K Retirement
• Paid Safe and Sick Leave
• After School Childcare: Free enrollment for dependent children grades K-5 attending Serious Fun site schools.
• Dependent Care FSA – DCFSA
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Referral Program
• Plum Benefits

*Some restrictions apply. Additional details will be available upon hiring.

Hiring Requirement: Complete background checks, fingerprints, medical, etc., as required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS).

COVID-19 considerations:
Serious Fun follows all CDC, New York State, and New York City health guidelines. All after school on-site team members must be vaccinated for COVID-19, per NYS, NYC and DOE mandates.

Serious Fun is an equal opportunity employer, whose team represents a wide range of racial, socioeconomic, gender, religious, and national identities–cultivating an environment and culture where diverse perspectives are valued and integrated into our way of working.

Who You Are

You have either:

• Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field and no additional experience, OR
• School Age Child Care Credential or other OCFS Recognized Credential specific to the School Age Developmental Period and one -year experience working with children less than 13 years of age, OR
• High School diploma or its equivalent and two years’ experience working with children less than 13 years old.

You are:

• fun, creative, kind and energetic!
• someone that feels “called” to work with children and wants to make a difference.
• someone who uses your whole self to engage with children and your team.
• a team player that is open to learning new things and solving problems in new ways.
• someone who is open to opportunities and growth.

What You’ll Do

As the Group Teacher ("Teacher") you will be responsible for providing a Seriously Fun program for the children, encouraging active participation during program time, while maintaining their safety and security. The Teacher will supervise and help students during snack, homework, child choice/table games, and active play–as well as provide classroom support to Enrichment Instructors. The Teacher will learn from and be supported by their managers, the Assistant Site Supervisor and Site Supervisor.

You will engage with our students through:

• Program Set Up
• Program Attendance and Dismissal
• Active Play
• Child Supervision and Safety
• Homework Time
• Enrichment Classes
• Space Management
• Lesson Plans
• Training
• Cleanup & Sanitize
• Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
• Monitor Children
• Homework Help
• Behavior/classroom Support
• Group Play/Games
• Weekly Activity Board

If you share our values and want to bring your unique talents to our growing team and help Serious Fun After School continue to be a welcoming and dynamic workplace, apply today!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

• Queens, NY 11102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Queens, NY 11102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person