Small World Extended Day Educators (Part Time)

Company Description

WHY TEACH AT AVENUES?

A top-tier school in New York City. Teaching and learning through dual language immersion and challenging interdisciplinary projects. A culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration. State-of-the-art technology throughout. Brilliant colleagues, with widely diverse experience, creating a unique educational experience together. Unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development prospects. There is no place quite like Avenues.

DEEP COLLABORATION, CONSTANT EVOLUTION

Collaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do. Teams of English and Spanish or Chinese teachers collaborate to nurture their students' social, emotional, and academic growth. Teacher teams share responsibility for the curriculum and plan together daily. This intense collaboration is challenging as well as exciting: we're always evolving, learning from each other, and seeking to improve.

LANGUAGE IMMERSION

Avenues students will graduate fluent in a second language and at ease beyond their borders. To this end, Nursery-Grade 5 students alternate their days between English and Spanish or English and Chinese instruction.

Job Description

Avenues: The World School New York is seeking caring, dependable educators to join our Small World Extended Day Program, to work with our two-year-old students. This is an excellent opportunity for educators, graduate students in early childhood education, or experienced preschool teachers seeking part-time afternoon work.

The Opportunity

We are hiring educators to provide a warm, engaging after-school experience for our youngest learners in a collaborative, play-based environment.

Positions Available

• Teacher Group Leader – $105 per day ($42 hourly rate based on 2.5 hour shift)
• Teacher – $90 per day ($36 hourly rate based on 2.5 hours shifts)

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 3:00–5:30 p.m.
• Candidates may work 2–5 afternoons per week following consistent schedule
• Positions are available by semester or for the full academic year.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with young children in a school or licensed early childhood setting is required.
• Candidates must meet New York City Department of Health (DOH) requirements to work in a licensed early childhood program.
• Required DOH training and certifications can be completed remotely prior to the start of employment.

If you enjoy working with young children, value collaboration, and are looking for a meaningful part-time opportunity in a high-quality early childhood program, we encourage you to apply!

Additional Information

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.