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Instructor building a robot with three kids
AFTER SCHOOL2:30 – 6:00 PM
WHEREBronx · 10459
Is this you?

You might be our next instructor if…

  • You're into tech — coding, robotics, game design, AI — and love showing others how it works.
  • You paint, draw, dance, or make music, and want to spark that creativity in kids.
  • You play chess and enjoy teaching strategy and patience.
  • You're a teacher or tutor who knows the NYS ELA, Math, or Science tests and helps kids feel confident on test day.
  • You're a college student, artist, or professional looking for meaningful afternoon work.
  • You speak Spanish? Even better — many of our families do.
You don't need a teaching degree for enrichment classes. If you know your stuff and enjoy kids, we'll help with the rest.
Topics

What you can teach

Instructor helping two kids code a game
FEATURED

STEM

Coding (Scratch, Python)RoboticsGame designDigital animationElectronicsEngineering challengesAI basicsScience experiments
Instructor painting with two kids
ENRICHMENT

Arts

PaintingDrawingDanceMusic
Instructor watching two kids play chess
ENRICHMENT

Strategy Games

Chess
Instructor tutoring two students with a workbook
GRADES 3–8

Test Prep

NYS ELA (Grades 3–8)NYS Math (Grades 3–8)NYS Science (Grades 5 and 8)

Have another idea? Tell us — we're open to new programs.

Why teach with us

Built around your schedule.

Some places advertise big hourly rates — then you wait for a class that may never come. We do it differently.

You choose your days

Pick the afternoons that work for you.

Steady weekly hours

Once you're assigned a class, it's yours every week until the term ends. No hunting for gigs.

Paid every week

Directly by Minds at Play. No middleman.

One location in the Bronx

No running across boroughs.

One point of contact

Questions get answered by the person in charge.

Everything you need, ready

Materials, space, and support so you can focus on teaching.

Your ideas welcome

Bring your projects; we'll help you shape them for kids.

Room to grow

Strong instructors become leads and coordinators.

Who we serve

K–8 students in the 10459 area, discovering what they love and what they can do.

Kids exploring plants and a pinwheel at an outdoor garden table
Requirements

What you'll need.

For all instructors

  • 18 or older
  • Real skill or knowledge in the area you want to teach
  • Some experience with kids or teens — tutoring, coaching, camp, clubs, or family
  • Available weekday afternoons, 2:30–6:00 PM. In the summer and on days when school is closed: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Able to clear the NYC Department of Health background check (fingerprinting) before starting — free of cost to you
  • Able to work as an independent contractor (1099)

Additional for Test Prep

  • Teaching or tutoring experience with NYS standards (ELA, Math, or Science), Grades 3–8
  • Spanish is a plus, not a requirement.
How it works

From application to first class in five steps.

1

Apply

Tell us what you'd love to teach and which afternoons you're free.

5 minutes
2

Quick call

A 15-minute chat with the director.

3

Mini demo

Show us a 10-minute activity, as if we were 10 years old.

4

Clearance

We guide you through fingerprinting and the background check.

5

Start teaching

Choose your days, sign, and your hours are guaranteed.

FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

Do I need teaching experience?
Not for enrichment classes (STEM, arts, chess). If you know your subject and enjoy kids, we’ll help with the teaching part. Test prep instructors need tutoring or teaching experience.
Is this a job or contractor work?
It’s independent contractor (1099) work. You choose your days; once you sign, those hours are guaranteed for the term.
When and how do I get paid?
Every week, on Friday, by direct deposit — directly from Minds at Play.
Do I need my own materials?
No. We already have laptops and materials. If you think something is missing, suggest it and we’ll try to provide it. Bring your own gear if you want to.
Can I teach more than one area?
Yes. Many instructors combine subjects.
I’m a college student — can I apply?
Yes. Afternoon hours fit well around classes.
What ages will I teach?
K–8, usually in small groups of 8–12 students.
Apply

Tell us what you'd love to teach.

Not seeing a role that fits? Submit anyway — we contact our pool first when positions open.

Applying for a specific role? View Open Positions.

Questions? hello@mindsatplayny.com

Our center is in the Bronx — all positions are on-site.

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Minds at Play is an equal opportunity organization. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.