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Join the Fun!

#SeriousFun is hiring! We are looking for a creative, kind and energetic Group Teacher to help provide a high-quality arts enrichment program for our K-5 students in Queens, NY.

For details, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3473872338

Rate: $18 – $20/hr (Based on education and experience.)
Part-time hours are Monday – Friday between 2:00pm-6:00pm. Summer hours may be available.

In addition to our hourly rate, we are excited to offer these valuable benefits*:
• 401K Retirement with 100% match
• Paid Safe and Sick Leave
• After School Childcare Benefits (Our Locations)*
• Dependent Care FSA – DCFSA*
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Referral Program
• Plum Benefits (Discount Program) & More

*Restrictions apply. Additional details will be available upon hiring.

Hiring Requirement: Complete background checks, fingerprints, medical, etc., as required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS).

If you want to bring your unique talents to our growing team and help Serious Fun After School continue to be a welcoming and dynamic place for kids, apply today!

Spring Session Registration is OPEN!

#SeriousFunAfterSchool spring session registration is OPEN! #Register from Feb. 10-16, 2023. Hurry, space is limited. Your child can enjoy a new session of Serious Fun. Lock in on the arts enrichment classes your child would most enjoy! Serious Fun offers a wide range of classes, led by local, professional teaching artists and arts partners. Children also enjoy a snack, child-choice time, active play and homework help. Enroll in your choice of engaging classes, like*: • ROBOTICS • FULL STEAM AHEAD with #LaunchMathScience • BASKETBALL • PUPPET THEATER PLAY with #WonderSparkPuppets • SOCCER • ARCHITECTURE • FILMMAKING with #TakeTwoFilmAcademy • SCULPTURE • DANCE • YOGA • CHESS with #ChessNYC • PAINTING AND MORE!… Sign up for one day, five days, or any days in between–Serious Fun provides quality after school childcare for amazing kids in grades K-5. #RegisterToday! *Classes vary by location. Serious Fun is a registered and licensed New York State School Age Child Care (SACC) provider and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more info, visit us at https://seriousfunnyc.org/

Feb 3rd is Wear Red Day!

Feb 3rd is #WearRedDay! Bring greater awareness to heart health and show your support by wearing something red. Together, we can share encouragement and heart healthy habits for everyone. For more info go to: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-truth

Happy Serious Fun-iversary!

Join #seriousfunnyc in celebrating 🥳🎂🎉 our amazing Team Anniversaries! We are so grateful for their hard work, and long-standing dedication to our program, and unwavering commitment to our families. #SeriousFunAfterSchool #Thankful Mamta J. 11 Years Kiki G. 3 Years Adam H. 1 Year

End-of-Session Showcase!

#SeriousFun invites our families to join us for the End-of-Session Showcase. 

Since the beginning of the school year, the children have worked enthusiastically with our team of arts enrichment professionals developing their special skills and creating so many wonderfully unique projects. The children (and our entire team) are so excited to showcase their amazing talents for families and friends!

PS 166Q: Mon, Jan 23
PS 85Q: Tue, Jan 24
PS 150Q: Wed, Jan 25
PS 17Q: Thu, Jan 26
PS 84Q: Fri, Jan 27

*Dates and times vary by location. Please check your email for further details.