NORY Hiring for School Holiday Camp Lead Teacher (Manhattan/Brooklyn) Job at New York, NY Full Time

Hi there! NORY Holiday Camps are one of the largest, go-to STEM camps for young children (3-12yo) in NYC. Our programs are fun and inspiring with an immersive experience like Disney World.

We are looking for a rock-star Holiday Camp Lead Teacher:

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic educators to join our team for this holiday season! Our programs are fun and inspiring with an immersive experience like Disney World. If you love working with children, have a can-do attitude, experience multitasking, and are available for seasonal teaching opportunities, you might be the right person for the job!

Why Should You Teach at NORY Holiday Camps?

• Free Professional Development: Receive NORY’s renowned STEM training and learn from its curriculum

• Additional Opportunities: First dibs on our seasonal full time Summer Camp positions (Many holiday camp teachers receive an offer to teach during the summer.)

• Safety: Safe teaching environment with small class size that will follow all CDC recommended COVID-19 safety precautions for schools

• Network: Meet other teachers and be around a great group of people!

• Plus, great additional income source on off-school days : -)

What Each Day Will Be Like

• Leading your class to achieve the following 3 core camp goals: Safety, Fun and NORY Core Values (resilience, inquisitiveness, and empathy)

• Leading STEM projects and daily fun activities

• Celebrating your campers’ growth and awesome mistakes!

• Finding creative ways to “make it work”

• Working with an amazing team of teachers from all walks of life

Qualifications/Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working with children ages 3-12yo

• Love children. Empathetic and caring.

• Ability to turn any boring activities into exciting games

• Funny storyteller & Positive problem solver

• Support strong classroom and behavioral management skills

• Must be punctual and professional

• You do NOT need to have a background in STEM. We have a thorough training program for those who love learning new things!

Quick FAQ:

• Days? Whenever schools are closed for holiday breaks, NORY camp is OPEN)

• Hours? 7:30 AM-3:30 PM on camp days

• Compensation? $160.00/day

• Location? Manhattan and Brooklyn

• Do I need a STEM background? No. We train our teachers in all subjects of STEM. As long as you are enthusiastic about learning, we are happy to train you.

What is NORY?

NORY is one of New York City’s largest STEM camps. Besides holiday camps and afterschool programs, NORY hosts summer programs in 9 campsites throughout NYC. NORY holiday camps are the perfect way to experience what a summer at NORY would be like. You can join us this holiday to support an exciting group of young, energetic teachers to shape young minds through awe-inspiring STEM projects and lots of fun! Our core values of resilience, intuitiveness, and empathy nurture purposeful problem-solving in children.

What it’s like to work with NORY:

We are a company that seeks joy in all aspects of our work. We are purpose-driven and strive for excellence. We value the “how to make it work” attitude. We empower our employees to be risk-takers; to try new things that enhance the NORY core values. Above all, we strive to develop our NORY Core Values in all the children we work with by demonstrating them through our daily interactions. We are excited to announce our holiday camps and are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Lead Teacher!

Have availability during NORY holiday camps? Here are some upcoming events in 2021:

• Yom Kippur Camp → Wednesday, October 05

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day Camp → Monday, October 10

• Election Day Camp → Tuesday, November 08

• Veterans Day Camp → Friday, November 11

• Thanksgiving Camps → Thursday & Friday, November 24, 25

• Winter Break Camp 1 → M-F Dec 19-23

• Winter Break Camp 2 → M-F Dec 26-30

Job Type: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM on camp days

Compensation: $160.00/day

Benefits: n/a

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $160.00 per day

Schedule:

• Holidays

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10018: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location