Mommy & Me Class Instructor

Job Title : Mommy & Me Class Instructor

Location : Bayside, Queens (In-person at Commonpoint Bay Terrace - 212-00 23rd Ave, Bayside N.Y. 11360)

Schedule : Saturday Mornings (1–2 classes to start; potential to grow)

Agency Overview :

Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

Position Overview :

Commonpoint is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and creative individual to lead a brand-new Mommy and Me class for caregivers and their young children (ages 6 months–3 years). This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a new program from the ground up at our Bayside location.

The instructor will be responsible for creating a welcoming, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experience for families through music, movement, sensory play, storytelling, and bonding activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead 30–45 minute Mommy and Me sessions each Saturday morning.
• Design age-appropriate activities that encourage bonding, socialization, and early childhood development.
• Foster a warm and inclusive environment for families attending Commonpoint programs.
• Communicate regularly with Commonpoint’s program coordinator and provide feedback to support program growth.
• Help promote the program through community outreach or word-of-mouth (optional but encouraged).
• Adapt curriculum and activities based on class size and age ranges.

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Compensation :

To Apply :

Please email your resume and a short note about your experience and interest to Valentina Lorca- Vlora@commonpoint.org

We’d love to hear about any prior work leading classes, teaching, or working with families in community settings like Commonpoint.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.