After School Counselor

After School Counselor

Provide supervision and engaging learning experiences for our students, grades Pre-K3-8th, for our tuition-based Afterschool Child Care program. Successful candidates will be energetic, kind, and have a desire to positively impact the world through education. The working days follow the school calendar when students are in session. Regular work hours are Mon-Th 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Fri 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm.

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must pass a fingerprint background check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to relate to students and adults.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Work with equipment and manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Experience:

• Prefer some experience in working with groups of children or youth.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the following duties for the After School Program:

• Planning activities for class each day,
• Planning enrichment activities,
• Parent Communication,
• Conducting the daily activities,
• Assisting with Homework,
• Creating a safe and warm environment,
• Conflict resolution within your class,
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.