After School Teacher

Astoria · On-site

About this role

Teachers Needed! Immediate start!

Multiple Teacher jobs available in your area.

Do you want to continue learning about education? Do you have experience working in After-school Programs, Enrichment Programs, and Summer Camps? Apollo After School is looking for you!

Compensation: Starting at $22 per hour (depending on experience).
Location: Astoria, NY
Starting Date:
Seasonal position (This position is seasonal and follows the school district calendar for the 2026–2027 school year.)
Hours:

  • After Care Monday through Friday between 2 pm to 6 pm

Job Description:

Apollo After School offers after-school care and enrichment clubs at local schools. We seek outgoing, personable, and reliable teachers for our school-based programs in the area. No degree? No problem! While a degree in education is highly valued, applicants with relevant experience or a related degree may be considered. We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, patient, and caring individuals who are flexible, responsible, and who have a real, genuine passion for working with children and making a positive impact on their lives.
If this sounds like you, then continue reading!

As an Apollo Teacher, your responsibilities will be:

  • Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day;
  • Assist in the implementation of classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans when needed;
  • Ensure the safety and security of children enrolled;
  • Follow designated schedule and curriculum, maintain a routine for students;
  • Effectively attract and retain students through enthusiasm, teaching skills, and patience;
  • Assist with homework completion;

The requirements for our teachers are:

  • Ability to command respect and cooperation in an elementary classroom.
  • Confidence to run a classroom alone.
  • Applicants must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • A team player who can collaborate with peers.
  • Ability to assess and solve problems associated with elementary-aged children.
  • Ability to create and maintain a fun, caring, and responsive educational environment.
  • Minimum of one year working with school-age youth, ages 4-10 in a school/after-school setting.

Perks:

  • We encourage Career and Professional Development
  • Training in relevant childcare subjects
  • Collaboration, and schedule flexibility
  • Work-life balance

Physical Environment:

  • Able to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.
  • Able to move quickly (walk, jog, or run) to ensure student safety.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, and participating in physical activities with children.
  • Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Apollo After School or Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company at a glance

Apollo After School is comprehensive extended school day childcare program for students in grades Pre-K through 8th. We are founded around the belief that the process of education should involve all aspects of a child’s well-being… and it should also be FUN! Our extended-day and day camp programs offer our students a variety of activities to develop their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Our exciting curriculum utilizes Project-Based Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, and the Socratic Method to involve our students into setting productive goals, establishing effective thinking processes, and inspiring them to become lifelong learners. We include topics such as entrepreneurship, arts and crafts, science, math, board games, physical activity, civics, storytelling and public speaking in our daily programs. Each day’s schedule consists of a snack time, physical activity, home-work time, enrichment activities, and both free and unstructured play.

Our program is highly customizable to fit your school’s needs, and our excellent staff handles all tasks associated with the program. All costs of the program are included with tuition and we operate at no additional cost to the school.

Founded2012
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
Location
New York, New York, United States

Top Benefits

  • Career and professional development training
  • Collaboration
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Work-life balance

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