We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:
(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.
About Togetherhood
Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that every one (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.
What You'll Do
You will be matched with opportunities to teach a Harry Potter-themed art class to elementary school students at schools, buildings and communities across New York City, including Staten Island. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 10 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:
- Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
- Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!)
- Establish a well-run classroom environment keeps the children engaged with your lesson plan
- Create a memorable experience for the children in your class that allows them to creatively express and extend their passion for Harry Potter
- Help children understand why the arts are so wonderful and how they've helped shape you as a person
Who You Are
- Fun, enthusiastic, experienced art or performing arts instructor, with deep experience teaching school age children (1st-4th grade)
- Deep knowledge of and passion for the entire Harry Potter book series
- Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
- Experience leading your own classes
- Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
- Cooperative, supportive, flexible
- Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind set
- At least three references
Top Skills
What We Do
Togetherhood is a fast-growing technology marketplace dedicated to providing exceptional enrichment opportunities to children throughout New York City.
We envision a world in which people in neighborhoods across the country and around the world come together to teach and learn from one another. Our goal is to make it easy to discover and access the knowledge and expertise that exists within communities. We hope you will join us on this journey.
