FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM, INC.
Teaching Assistant
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 Overview
Reports to: Head of Education & Student Success
The Teaching Assistant (TA) works closely with Enrichment Teachers and the Education team to support a safe, engaging, student-centered after-school environment for students in grades 1–12.
TAs support classroom instruction, homework and academic activities, small-group learning, student transitions, and daily program operations. They help ensure students are actively engaged, appropriately supported, and safely supervised throughout the program day.
The scheduled workday is 4:00–7:00 PM. Student programming concludes at approximately 6:30 PM, with the final 30 minutes dedicated to classroom cleanup, organizing materials and technology, and preparing learning spaces for the following program day.
Key Responsibilities
Support Enrichment Teachers with the implementation of engaging, student-centered lessons and activities.
Provide homework assistance and individual or small-group academic support.
Work with students in grades 1–12 across academic, enrichment, social-emotional learning, and leadership activities.
Actively supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, snack/homework periods, arrival, and dismissal.
Help maintain accurate student attendance and awareness of student whereabouts throughout programming.
Create and maintain a positive, respectful classroom culture using consistent classroom and behavior-management strategies.
Encourage positive student behavior, participation, self-advocacy, and student voice.
Support students with different learning needs and levels of academic readiness.
Prepare instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and technology for daily activities.
Assist with classroom setup and ensure learning spaces are organized and ready for instruction.
Communicate student concerns, behavioral issues, or other important information promptly to the Enrichment Teacher and Education team.
Assist with required student or incident documentation as directed.
Maintain positive and professional relationships with students, families, colleagues, and program partners.
Maintain student and family confidentiality and follow all FSH youth-safety policies and procedures.
Participate in required staff meetings, training, and professional development.
Remain through 7:00 PM to complete classroom cleanup, organize materials and technology, and prepare spaces and supplies for the next program day.
Uphold Figure Skating in Harlem's values and youth-development principles.
Qualifications
Previous experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or working with school-age youth required.
Experience in an after-school, school, camp, or youth-development setting preferred.
Teaching Assistant certification preferred but not required.
Strong classroom-management and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
Comfortable using technology and digital learning platforms.
Reliable, punctual, organized, and attentive to detail.
Ability to take direction, work collaboratively, receive feedback, and adapt to changing program needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional, flexible, creative, and solutions-oriented.
Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule throughout the October–March season.
Additional Position Details
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule: After school, October–March; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday, 4:00–7:00 PM
Work Location: 361 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 (In Person)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Figure Skating in Harlem values its diverse community and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Figure Skating in Harlem is an equal opportunity employer.