About Togetherhood
At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.
Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.
What You'll Do
As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Fashion, Sewing, Crochet, or Embroidery to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across NYC. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.
As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:
Develop age-appropriate Fashion, Sewing, Crochet, or Embroidery curriculum for after-school students
Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise
Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
Create a memorable experience for the children in your class
Who You Are
A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:
Has subject matter expertise in Fashion, Sewing, Crochet, or Embroidery
Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids
Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations
