Splat Lab grew out of the world of after-school, where we partner with over 50 schools to provide high-quality and unique enrichment classes for youth. We have two signature classes: Anthropology Arts and Splat Lab. This year we are partnering with multiple schools to provide 8-10 week after school programs as well as 1-day popup workshops, school day residencies, Saturday programs and other events. We run camps in Inwood/Washington heights in October and February as well as other opportunities for full day programming.
Splat Lab *Most Popular*: Splat Lab exists for the sole purpose of having fun! Each class is formatted to have 4 rotating stations: The Main Splat activity, such as making slime, marshmallow towers, or ooze, Splat Create where students can choose from a few activities such as monster puppets or zine making, Open splat: butcher paper drawing, and Splat Build: cup towers, dominos, etc.

Lead Educators and Teaching Assistants facilitate engaging, hands-on enrichment classes at partner schools throughout East Queens. You’ll set up materials and activity stations, lead students through rotating hands-on projects, and manage classroom dynamics to ensure every child is engaged and having fun. Lead Educators direct the overall flow of class, delegate tasks to assistants, and serve as the primary contact for school coordinators. Teaching Assistants support station rotations, help individual students, and collaborate with the Lead Educator to maintain a positive, structured environment. After class, you’ll clean up materials, debrief with your teaching partner, and transport supplies as needed.

Location Requirements
This position is specifically for our East Queens programs. The ideal candidate will:

• Live in or near East Queens (Flushing, Whitestone, Bayside, Jamaica, or surrounding areas)
• Have reliable transportation – car strongly preferred due to program locations and materials transport
• Have multiple-day availability and flexibility to teach at different schools in the area

Teaching Assistants ($25/hour)

• Work with Lead Educators to support classes, manage stations, and ensure all students are engaged and on task.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years working with youth in group settings (after-school, summer camps, museums, or early childhood)
• Strong group management skills
• Ability to take direction and collaborate effectively
• Experience with positive discipline practices

Lead Educators ($35/hour)

• Lead classes independently, delegate Teaching Assistants or school support staff, and serve as the point person for programs.

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of working with youth in a leadership role
• A dynamic, magnetic personality that engages all students
• Strong group management skills with the ability to confidently organize transitions, set up structured projects, and create clear rituals and routines
• Experience directing and collaborating with assistants to keep students excited and on task
• Strength-based, restorative, positive discipline approach
• A progressive teaching style
• Strong facilitation and classroom management skills
• Museum educators, teaching artists, or educators with Montessori, Waldorf, or Reggio Emilia backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply
  Exceptional candidates with 5+ years of experience leading youth programs may be considered for our Master Teaching Artist level designation at a higher pay rate.

Apply at this link: https://tinyurl.com/splatjob