Teacher (Volunteer)

Teacher (Volunteer)

PromiseRooted | In-Person Education Program

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: New York City (In-Person)

Type: Volunteer

Works Closely With: Director of Afterschool & Enrichment, Site Coordinators, Program Team

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, education, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creative expression. MAP’s in-person programming provides safe, consistent, and supportive spaces where students can learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships.

About PromiseRooted | In-Person Program

PromiseRooted delivers in-person academic and social-emotional learning programs in partnership with shelters, schools, and community spaces across NYC. The program focuses on creating stability, fostering belonging, and helping students build confidence and academic skills.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Teacher to support in-person educational programming for students participating in PromiseRooted. This role blends academic support, mentoring, and relationship-building to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

Teachers help students strengthen academic skills while fostering confidence, curiosity, and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging learning sessions for students
• Provide academic support in literacy, math, and foundational skills
• Support social-emotional learning through relationship-centered teaching
• Create a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment
• Collaborate with mentors and program staff during sessions
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs and abilities
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth in educational settings
• Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills
• Patience, empathy, and a supportive teaching approach
• Ability to create inclusive and encouraging learning environments
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred Skills

• Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth program experience
• Familiarity with trauma-informed or SEL-informed practices
• Experience working in nonprofit, afterschool, or community programs
• Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• In-person in New York City

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting in-person youth education programs
• Collaboration with educators, mentors, and program staff
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives
• A supportive, mission-driven community

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant teaching or youth experience and interest in MAP’s mission

For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org

Help create safe, supportive spaces where students can learn, grow, and feel rooted in possibility.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.