Instructor/Teacher Assistant STEAM Children's Enrichment

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Snapology is one of the best Children's Enrichment franchises in the country! You’ll love our core values and curriculum. Snapology’s approach is based on proven research that children’s best learning experiences come from actively creating, designing, interacting, and inventing. Please see our website seaford.snapology.com. Come join our team today!

Position Overview:
The primary focus of a Instructor/Teacher Assistant STEAM Children's Enrichment will be to maintain the Discovery Center activities. Instructor/Teacher Assistant STEAM Children's Enrichment are asked to promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills of students by supporting the Instructor in the classroom. Programs are conducted for children ages 2-14, although not all assistant instructors are required to work with all age groups. This role requires internal collaboration and communication with Snapology Instructors & leadership as well as representing the Snapology organization to parents & children with a high degree of professionalism. We are a mobile business that operates in schools, libraries, homes, etc. throughout Nassau County Long Island and our new location in the Samanea Mall Westbury. Most of our shifts start at 3 PM after School, Preschool earlier.

Role & Responsibilities: 

• Greet parents and children
• Monitor children in the use of learning materials and equipment 
• Aid in Management of student behavior 
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Snapology
• Organize Snapology program materials
• Complete special assignments as indicated by Snapology leadership
• Handle inquiries from parents regarding Snapology programs
• Encourage students & parents to enroll students in future Snapology programs
• Participate in periodic Snapology training & staff meetings, as required 

Qualifications: 

• Criminal and Child Clearances must be current 
• Desire to work with children 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing 
• Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

Programs: 

• Weekday after-school and/or evening classes
• Weekend workshops and/or birthday parties
• Summer camps
• Special events, holiday and break workshops

This position is part-time. Depending on candidate availability and the time of year, Instructor/Teacher Assistant STEAM Children's Enrichment typically work between 4-10 hours per week.