FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM, INC.

Position Overview

The Summer Dreams Enrichment Teacher delivers engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students within a nonprofit youth development summer program. This role focuses on facilitating expeditionary, project-based learning using a pre-developed curriculum, while reinforcing social-emotional growth and positive youth development.

The Enrichment Teacher creates a structured, supportive environment where students actively participate in learning, reflect on their experiences, and build skills through both classroom activities and field-based experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Instruction

• Facilitate daily enrichment lessons using provided curriculum grounded in expeditionary and experiential learning.
• Lead engaging, interactive activities that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and curiosity.
• Extend and connect learning from field trips through guided discussions, reflection, and project-based activities.

Student Supervision & Engagement

• Supervise students during all program components, including classroom time, conditioning/fitness, arts and crafts and transitions.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging environment that supports active participation.
• Support student engagement across a range of activities, ensuring inclusion and positive group dynamics.

Field Trip Support

• Supervise and actively engage students during off-site field trips.
• Reinforce learning objectives during and after trips through discussion and reflection.
• Ensure student safety, accountability, and adherence to program expectations.

Behavior Management & SEL Integration

• Manage student behavior using a holistic, social-emotional learning (SEL)-aligned approach.
• Build strong relationships with students and model positive communication and conflict resolution.
• Support students in developing self-awareness, responsibility, and teamwork skills.

Supervision

• Supervises Junior Counselors during program activities
• Provides direction to Counselors during field trips and group-based activities
• Collaborates with program staff to ensure consistent expectations and student support

Work Schedule

• Seasonal position: July 6 – August 6
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12:30PM
• Occasional additional time may be required for planning or field trip coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Teaching experience or currently pursuing a degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with youth in educational or camp settings
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Ability to facilitate interactive, hands-on learning experiences
• Comfort supervising students in both classroom and off-site environments

Preferred Background

• Experience in youth development or nonprofit programming
• Familiarity with expeditionary learning or project-based learning models
• Background or interest in social-emotional learning (SEL) practices
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills
• Experience supporting diverse learners and creating inclusive environments