FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM, INC.
Enrichment Teacher
About Figure Skating in Harlem
Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) is a thriving youth development organization—the first to combine the power of education with the grace and discipline of figure skating to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement.
Our award-winning afterschool and summer programs provide girls ages 6 to 18 from low-income communities with access to innovative education and health and wellness services that help them reach their fullest potential. Our vision is for every student, regardless of socioeconomic background, to acquire the foundational academic, social, and leadership skills to achieve her dreams.
Position Description
As part of the I Can Excel Program, the Enrichment Teacher will work under the supervision of the Head of Education & Student Success. Enrichment Teachers will teach a curriculum that enhances each student's general knowledge, critical thinking skills, and curiosity in areas they will use throughout their lives.
As educators, we believe that students learn best by being active participants in the learning process. We impart skills that teach them how to think critically, express themselves effectively, and discover, explore, and research the greater impact they can have on their communities.
The Figure Skating in Harlem curriculum is grounded in purposeful activities designed to enhance students' knowledge and skills, drive their curiosity to learn more about their impact, and explore the greater impact they can have on communities and the world around them.
Key Responsibilities
Be aligned with student-centered and student-directed learning that embraces exploration, discovery, and the production of rigorous work products.
Gather data on student performance to inform the Head of Education & Student Success of adjustments to the learning environment and instruction to meet learners' needs.
Include all students in the learning process at their level, and encourage the power of their voice in discussions and choices around their impact projects.
Inspire curiosity and tap into learners' potential.
Implement and teach curriculum in the areas of life skills, communications/debate, STEAM, entrepreneurship/innovation, or self-advocacy.
Develop and administer project-based learning that relates to the subject curriculum.
Manage classes of approximately 15–25 girls in a safe, respectful environment.
Assess, monitor, and track student progress.
Create and maintain a positive classroom culture while using effective classroom management strategies.
Encourage positive student behavior that promotes character development.
Maintain meaningful, positive rapport with students and parents.
Uphold FSH values and youth development principles.
Qualifications
Knowledge of culturally relevant pedagogy and teaching through a social justice lens.
Previous experience teaching, tutoring, and/or mentoring youth.
Digital literacy with knowledge of basic technology.
Demonstrated ability to be professional, creative, innovative, and flexible.
Ability to commit to working throughout the season.
Attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Additional Position Details
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule: After school, October–March; Monday–Thursday, 4:00–6:30 PM (flexible start time)
Work Location: 361 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 (In Person)
Ability to Commute/Relocate: Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
Preferred Certifications:
CPR Certification
NYS Teaching Certificate
Equal Opportunity Employer
Figure Skating in Harlem values its diverse community and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Due to the high volume of resumes, FSH may not respond to all who apply. FSH is an equal opportunity employer.