Lead Educators & Teaching Assistants – Flushing/East Queens Programs

Splat Lab • February 9, 2026

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Splat Lab

Organization Description: 
Splat Lab is seeking dynamic, engaging, and adventurous educators to join our team for after-school programs and workshops in Flushing, Whitestone, and East Queens. If you are a creative educator looking to grow your practice and thrive in a fun, hands-on program, this is the place for you

Position Description:
Splat Lab partners with 88+ NYC schools to provide high-quality and unique enrichment classes for youth. This year we are running 8-10 week after-school programs, 1-day popup workshops, school day residencies, and special events across the city.
Splat Lab (our most popular program): Splat Lab exists for the sole purpose of having fun! Each class has 4 rotating stations:
Main Splat – Hands-on activities like making slime, marshmallow towers, or ooze
Splat Create – Choice activities such as monster puppets or zine making
Open Splat – Open material stations like butcher paper, drawing, rainbow zone
Splat Build – Builds like cup towers, dominoes, and construction challenges

Reports to:
Programs Operations Manager

Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
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.

Candidate Qualifications:
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.
– 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 advanced roles.


What We Offer
– Paid non-teaching hours for setup, cleanup, training, and coaching
– Comprehensive training through our “Slime School” onboarding program
– Shadowing and mentorship opportunities
– Ongoing coaching tailored to your needs
– Community of creative, passionate educators
– Potential for promotion to the Master Teaching Artist level with significantly higher pay


Training & Support
We provide virtual training and shadowing opportunities for all educators to learn our teaching methods and curriculum. Lead Educators mentor TAs and give clear directions for each session. Pairs debrief regularly to ensure workshops are high quality, fun, and smooth.
We take onboarding seriously and provide extensive shadowing, coaching, and training before you lead your first program.

Position Type:
Part-Time

Union Status:
Non-Union

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Salary or Compensation:
$25 – $50

Organization or Project Website:
 http://www.splatlab.com

Application Info:
Apply through our online system at:https://tinyurl.com/splatjob or email info@splatlab.com with an introduction about why you are a fun teacher kids will love and a copy of your resume

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