Company Overview
Your After School (YAS) is full service before and after school enrichment program. We serve multiple locations, bringing professional instructors to local schools and offering a unique opportunity for enrichment beyond the classroom. Your After School aims to create a well-rounded experience for kids to thrive socially and academically. www.yourafterschool.com
Role Overview
Your After School is hiring dedicated and patient after school enrichment instructors for our FALL 2026 after school programs. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching and possess good classroom management skills while working with grades K-5 in a group setting.
Our dynamic team inspires and engages young minds through a variety of activities (art, sports, academics) so a passion for working with children and a strong background in education is needed. We create the curriculum and provide all materials.
High Level Details
- Location: multiple schools in Scarsdale, NY
- Session is 8-14 weeks long pending location, you must be able to work a full session
- Programs take place during the school week Monday - Friday
- Each class takes place once per week over the session
- Each class is 1-1.5 hours long
- Time: starts after school between 2:30PM - 3:45PM pending school however we do ask instructors to be available 15 minutes beforehand and stay until most students are dismissed
- Role Type: 1099 Contract
- Compensation: $100 per day/class
- Open to all teaching backgrounds, ideally looking for flexibility in terms of subject area coverage
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Site Director, manage the overall classroom environment, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality enrichment program.
- Lead a ~1-hour after-school class based on the pre-set YAS curriculum, combining educational and entertainment activities that are hands-on and engaging.
- Foster teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving through both structured activities and free play.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, creating a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Supervise activities, resolve conflicts, and manage emotional or behavioral issues with empathy and patience.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
- Communicate with parents and the YAS team as needed to ensure academic needs are being met.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and any shared spaces used for the program
- Adapt to changes, including shifts in classroom locations or materials, and handle unexpected situations with flexibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Prior experience working with children in a group classroom setting, is highly preferred
- Experience with students in grades K-5 in a group setting is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with students, teachers, and staff
- Ability to quickly adapt to varying classroom environments, student needs, and instructional approaches
- Dependable, professional, and punctual
- Skilled at working with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles
- First Aid and CPR Certifications are a plus
- Ability to pass a fingerprint background check
Hiring Process
Please submit your resume, highlighting your experience working with children or schools.
If your qualifications align, we’ll send you an Instructor Application to collect additional information.
Selected candidates will first interview with the YAS Recruiter, and if the fit is right, you'll be added to our instructor pool for the next session.
References and a fingerprint background check will be required as part of the process.
Your After School is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
