After Care Counselor

OBJECTIVE To support Rockwern Academy's mission by providing a nurturing play-based experience to children. The ideal candidate will maintain open lines of communication with parents, administrators, and other staff and will base expectations, practice, and behavior with a high degree of professionalism. Aftercare staff must be at least 18 years of age. We have openings for our early childhood (12 months through pre-k) students during the school year (August 13, 2026 - May 26, 2027). Aftercare times are Mondays-Thursdays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM and Fridays 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. We are willing to be flexible with days. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the ECEC director. RESPONSIBILITIES Help create and maintain a safe, organized, fair, effective, and inviting classroom that reflects mindfulness of students' physical, social, and intellectual development and needs Assist with classroom behavior in age-appropriate ways Greet children daily as they enter the classroom; demonstrate respect and empathy for all children and parents Joyfully engage in activities, both indoors and outdoors Maintain confidentiality at all times Treat children, staff, and parents with respect Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and collegiality by helping others and accepting suggestions for improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr