New York, New York, United States · On-site
<h1>After School Activity Instructor / Leadership Trainer</h1><h2>Join our dynamic team for the 2026-2027 school year!</h2><p class="MsoNormal">Engaging, resilient, flexible, proactive, and punctual- these are just a few…
Skills: Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Mentoring, Facilitation, Student Engagement
New York, New York, United States • On-site
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Plan and facilitate age-appropriate after-school enrichment programming using a student-centered leadership development methodology. Serve as a mentor and positive role model while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and structured environment for students.
Requires at least two years of experience working with school-age children and the ability to independently lead programming in a specific area of expertise. A bachelor's degree in education or the arts is preferred.
Engaging, resilient, flexible, proactive, and punctual- these are just a few of the qualities you’ll bring to the role of Leadership Trainer.
Leadership Trainers bring mentoring, creative enrichment, and facilitation grounded in our unique student-centered approach to NYC public schools. We’re looking for resourceful and tenacious motivators who are passionate about helping young people build confidence, explore their interests, and develop as leaders.
You’re comfortable working in different settings, taking initiative, and can work both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, you bring joy, creativity, and a willingness to learn and grow.
We serve elementary, middle, and high school students in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and occasionally Manhattan. We strongly encourage multilingual candidates to apply, particularly those proficient in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, Bengali, or Russian.
Most new Leadership Trainers begin with at least one recurring placement. Additional assignments may become available throughout the school year, but the number of placements is not guaranteed.
For the 2026-2027 school year, we are prioritizing candidates who can reliably work in the following communities:
We are especially seeking candidates who can facilitate Sports, Martial Arts, Dance, Chess, Financial Literacy.
We welcome candidates who can facilitate visual arts, theater, music, drumming, cooking, STEM, media, leadership development, college and career readiness, and other engaging enrichment activities.
Don’t meet every single qualification? Don’t worry! If you’re passionate about working with young people and believe you would be a strong fit, we want to hear from you. Tell us how your experience, skills, and values would contribute to our community in your Cover Letter.
Leadership Trainers are part-time employees of The Leadership Program. Placements are assigned based on school needs, qualifications, activity expertise, availability, and location. Because our partnerships and programming needs may change, schedules and placements can vary from one school year to the next.
All new Leadership Trainers begin by facilitating after school and lunchtime enrichment programs. Leadership Trainers who demonstrate consistently strong performance may become eligible for additional opportunities, including in-class instruction, family workshops, professional development workshops, and special projects.
Advanced assignments carry increased rates based on the Leadership Trainer’s approved level and the type of work. Eligibility is based on performance, experience, completion of required training, and program needs. Additional assignments are not guaranteed.
Candidates moving forward will participate in:
Candidates must be available to attend both Orientation dates in-person in their entirety:
Final placement is contingent upon successful completion of the hiring process, required employment documentation, references, and applicable school clearances.
Please note: The Leadership Program does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment.
Building Strong Leaders From The Classroom To The Boardroom.
Leadership is a dynamic urban organization that enriches lives, emboldens confidence, and expands options by building strong leaders in classrooms and communities. From the classroom to the boardroom, The Leadership Program has positively transformed the cultures in businesses like Facebook, Price Waterhouse Coopers, and the United Way in addition to cultures in hundreds of schools in the New York City Department of Education (the largest local agency in NYC) for over twenty years. We’re a team of professional artists/ actors/ musicians with a wealth of experience working with individuals, teams, and organizations of all sizes. We have learned that developing leadership skills and improving the ability to connect with one another are key to cultivating a sense of purpose, autonomy, and mastery. We have worked with researchers, administrators, teachers, and students to create a variety of high quality programming that has been shown to change student behaviors and attitudes towards violence, gang involvement, and substance abuse. We regularly provide national presentations and keynotes on youth development, engagement, leadership, and more.
Offices: 535 8th Avenue, Floor 16, New York City, NY 10018, US
Building Strong Leaders From The Classroom To The Boardroom.
Leadership is a dynamic urban organization that enriches lives, emboldens confidence, and expands options by building strong leaders in classrooms and communities. From the classroom to the boardroom, The Leadership Program has positively transformed the cultures in businesses like Facebook, Price Waterhouse Coopers, and the United Way in addition to cultures in hundreds of schools in the New York City Department of Education (the largest local agency in NYC) for over twenty years. We’re a team of professional artists/ actors/ musicians with a wealth of experience working with individuals, teams, and organizations of all sizes. We have learned that developing leadership skills and improving the ability to connect with one another are key to cultivating a sense of purpose, autonomy, and mastery. We have worked with researchers, administrators, teachers, and students to create a variety of high quality programming that has been shown to change student behaviors and attitudes towards violence, gang involvement, and substance abuse. We regularly provide national presentations and keynotes on youth development, engagement, leadership, and more.
Offices: 535 8th Avenue, Floor 16, New York City, NY 10018, US
