Kids Place Counselor

Afterschool Program Counselor

The counselors for our Kid's Place are responsible for supervising the children in our afterschool program Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Also need to be available to work all-day programs on school holidays.

Responsible for escorting children to classes, following weekly schedules, assisting in room projects, and meeting/greeting parents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Working with Children

• Must use appropriate tone & language when speaking to children
• Must be able to manage children in group setting
• Must be sensitive to individual needs & establish relationships with children

Gym, Swim, Enrichment Classes

• Counselors need to be aware of the classes in which children are enrolled.
• Children need to be marked "P" for present or "A" for absent on class rosters.
• Counselors must monitor & assist children as they change for swim classes.
• Counselors MUST supervise children at all times - both inside and outside. A child should never be in the building without proper supervision.

Parent Interaction

• Counselors will greet each parent as they enter the Kids Place rooms.
• Counselors should speak with parents about positive aspects of each child's day.
• If the child has a minor injury (ie: scraped knee), Counselors can share with parents.
• Areas of great concern ("bad news" or "chronic misbehavior") should not be discussed between Counselors and parents.
• Counselors should speak with Head Teacher and Supervisor regarding these issues and a meeting will be set up with parents to address the matter.

Set Up & Clean Up

• Kids Place Rooms need to be set up ½ hour before children arrive.
• Snack, crafts, projects for the day need to be prepared and set out.
• Room needs to be cleaned up before program ends with mandated bleach ratio.
• Counselors need to encourage "clean up time" with children.
• Lights turned out & door shut
• Proper swipe out.