Amazing Athletes Afterschool Tabletop Games Instructor

We are seeking a Tabletop Games Instructor for our afterschool program at PS166! This position offers a unique opportunity to share your passion for strategic and collaborative games like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and other tabletop role-playing and card-based games with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We’re looking for someone who can create an inclusive and imaginative environment while guiding students through gameplay, basic mechanics, and team-building adventures.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Facilitate engaging tabletop game sessions that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
- Develop and adapt game-based activities and campaigns suitable for students in grades K–5.
- Introduce students to core concepts of role-playing games, strategic card games, and board games in an age-appropriate way.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful game-playing environment.
- Help students create and refine characters, game pieces, or campaigns they can proudly share with their families.
- Collaborate with the admin to manage student progress and behavioral expectations.
- Communicate effectively with management regarding student and program-related matters.
- Utilize company-wide digital platforms to perform administrative tasks (e.g., taking attendance, submitting incident reports).
- Foster a fun and organized learning environment by consistently offering a positive and enthusiastic approach to instruction.

This is you:

- Experience working with students, preferably elementary age.
- Punctuality and reliability are a must!
- Ability to clearly communicate rules and expectations to children is essential.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills are highly valued.
- A high level of professionalism and motivation is expected.
- A neat and professional appearance is appreciated.
- Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate art curriculum.
- A love of storytelling, imagination, and collaborative play.
- Familiarity with tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Catan, or similar.

The Schedule:

- Day: Monday (part-time availability)
- Time: 2:40 PM - 5:40 PM (broken into two sessions: early session 2:40 PM-4:20 PM and late session 4:20 PM-5:40 PM)
- Season begins September 4th, however we are looking for candidates who can commit for the full 2025-26’ school year.

The Location:

- PS 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology
- 132 W. 89th Street, New York, NY 10024

The Application Process:

- Please apply here or email your resume outlining your teaching experience and passion for working with elementary-aged students to [email protected].

Join our team and make a positive impact on the youth! We look forward to receiving your application.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Education, Game Design, or a related field.
- Teaching experience, preferably with elementary-level students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate young learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in curriculum development.
- At least 1 year of teaching experience, preferably with elementary-level students.
- Strong background in imaginative games, with a focus on DnD.

- Compensation: $30-35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering the next generation.
- Grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Enjoy the unique opportunity to combine your expertise with creative teaching methodologies.