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Posted:
3 October 2026 (12 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
31 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
ABOUT COMMONPOINT
At Commonpoint community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck Bayside Forest Hills East Elmhurst and Jamaica we proudly serve over 125000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs spanning social services education and recreation reflects our mission to build a more connected inclusive and thriving community for all.
ABOUT THE ROLE
To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve Commonpoint is hiring a LIST ACTIVITY Instructor situated within the Youth Education Services Department. The Youth Education Services Department provides safe engaging and enriching afterschool programs that promote academic success social-emotional development youth leadership and overall well-being for children and families.
The individual hired as a LIST ACTIVITY Instructor will design and facilitate high-quality engaging lessons within their area of expertise while fostering a safe inclusive and supportive learning environment. Instructors inspire youth through hands-on learning experiences that build skills confidence creativity and social-emotional growth while supporting the goals of the program.
Across the agency our seasonal and part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations program delivery and organizational goals.
This role reports directly to the Program Director.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agency Expectations:
- Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection reporting or documentation as required.
- Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures safeguarding equipment and materials and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
- Work effectively with supervisors coworkers and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication timely task completion and a positive respectful work environment.
- Follow all safety protocols policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff partners and the public and promptly report concerns or incidents.
Role Expectations:
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery:
- Develop and implement engaging age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with program goals learning objectives and the approved curriculum.
- Deliver high-quality instruction within an assigned content area such as STEM Literacy Visual Arts Performing Arts Health & Wellness Leadership College & Career Readiness Financial Literacy or other enrichment areas.
- Prepare instructional materials supplies and classroom spaces to support organized engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the academic developmental behavioral and social-emotional needs of diverse learners.
- Foster creativity critical thinking collaboration communication and problem-solving through hands-on project-based and interactive learning experiences.
- Assess student participation and progress through informal observations projects demonstrations and other age-appropriate methods.
Youth Development:
- Build positive relationships with youth while creating a safe welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
- Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into daily instruction through relationship building reflection activities teamwork and positive behavior modeling.
- Promote student engagement leadership confidence and active participation in all instructional activities.
- Utilize positive classroom management strategies that reinforce respectful behavior and support student success.
Program Operations:
- Maintain accurate attendance and complete required program documentation in a timely manner.
- Promptly communicate participant concerns behavioral issues injuries or program-related concerns to the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.
- Assist with completing incident reports and other required documentation as needed.
- Organize maintain and properly care for instructional materials equipment and learning spaces.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
- Collaborate with Group Leaders Program Aides and program leadership to ensure instructional activities support overall program goals.
- Participate in staff meetings coaching sessions classroom observations and professional development opportunities.
- Assist with participant surveys and other program data collection efforts to support continuous quality improvement.
- Support family engagement events student showcases culminating projects and other special events as assigned.
Compliance & Professionalism:
- Follow Commonpoint DYCD and SACC policies related to participant safety active supervision attendance behavior management mandated reporting and required documentation.
- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of participants and families by following agency policies regarding confidentiality photography video recordings personal devices and social media. Do not take share or post program-related photos videos or information without agency authorization.
- Ensure instructional practices are inclusive equitable and accessible for youth of all abilities.
- Attend required staff meetings training and professional development sessions to continuously strengthen instructional practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of two years of experience teaching facilitating or leading activities for school-aged youth in a school afterschool camp or community-based setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge experience or expertise in the assigned content area.
- Experience developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and engaging instructional activities.
- Strong classroom management behavior management and youth engagement skills.
- Ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles abilities and developmental needs.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and other technology used to support instruction and program documentation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree or current enrollment in Education Child Development Human Services Fine Arts Performing Arts STEM Physical Education or another related field relevant to the instructional area.
- Experience supporting youth with IEPs 504 Plans English Language Learners (ELLs) or diverse learning needs.
- Familiarity with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and trauma-informed practices.
- Experience in a DYCD Community Schools 21st Century Beacon school-based camp or other youth development program.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday during program hours.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are welcomed. Fluency in Spanish Mandarin Chinese Russian Hindi Uzbek or other commonly spoken languages is a plus.
KEY ATTRIBUTES of an Instructor:
- Instructional Excellence: Designs and delivers engaging developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes learning creativity and skill development.
- Content Expertise: Demonstrates strong knowledge within the assigned instructional area and applies best practices to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Youth-Centered Approach: Builds positive relationships with youth while fostering a welcoming inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Planning & Organization: Develops thoughtful lesson plans prepares instructional materials and manages classroom routines effectively.
- Adaptable & Growth-Oriented: Responds positively to changing priorities incorporates feedback and continuously improves instructional practice.
- Professional & Safety-Minded: Demonstrates professionalism maintains confidentiality follows agency policies and prioritizes participant safety and well-being.
- Collaborative Team Player: Works effectively with program staff and leadership to support high-quality programming and positive youth outcomes.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity as well as each positions scope qualifications and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.
To maintain fairness across the organization salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance professional development and tenure.
WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily in a school or office setting with regular activities conducted in classrooms gyms cafeterias outdoor spaces and other program environments as needed.
- Position may require exposure to varying environmental conditions including outdoor weather loud noise and other conditions associated with school-age and community-based programming.
- Requires the ability to sit stand walk bend stoop reach and use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds with occasional assistance for heavier items as needed.
- Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings weekends and extended hours to support program operations special events training family engagement activities and agency initiatives.
- Travel between program sites schools agency locations and community events may be required based on program operational and funding needs. Temporary reassignment to alternate program sites including summer program locations may also be required to support agency operations.
JOB DETAILS
Work Schedule: MondayFriday. Typical afterschool hours are approximately 2:45 PM5:30 PM. Schedules may vary based on program needs and may include earlier start or end times as well as full-day shifts during school breaks holidays training meetings and special events. Up to 19 hours per week.
Non Union Position
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Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Commonpoint is a community-based organization operating in the greater New York City area to bring community programming and support to all.
