FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM, INC.

July 7th – August 7th, 2025

 2 day orientation prior to program start dates TBD

Mondays – Thursdays 10am – 2pm

(Possibility to extend into our October 2025 -March 2026 I Can Excel Program)

Organization: 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 socio-economic background, to acquire the foundational academic, social and leadership skills to achieve her dreams. Headquartered in Harlem for 25 years, and our first satellite chapter in Detroit – Figure Skating in Detroit is approaching its 6th season.                 

Job Description: As part of the Summer Dreams Program, the Enrichment Teacher will work under the supervision of the VP of Education and Leadership Development. The 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 to 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, driving her curiosity to learn more about her impact, and the greater impact she can have on communities and the world around her.

Duties:

• Be aligned with student-centered, and student-directed learning that embraces exploration, discovery, and the production of rigorous work products.
• Include all students in the learning process at their level, and encourage the power of their voice in discussions and choice around their impact project
• Inspire curiosity and tap into learners’ potential
• Implement and teach existing curriculum in the areas of life skills, communications, public speaking, and self-advocacy
• Develop and administer project-based learning that relates to the subject curriculum
• Manage classes of approx. 15-25 students of 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
• Attend field trips

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of culturally relevant pedagogy and teaching through a social justice lens
• Previous experience teaching
• Demonstrate ability to be professional, creative, innovative, and flexible
• Ability to commit to working throughout the season
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Hourly rate: $60/hour for instruction, $30/hour for academic related trainings, and $20/hour for meetings and  prep time      

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.