Lead Afterschool Counselor

Lead Afterschool Counselor

Compensation: $17.00-$25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Program Dates: August 24, 2026 - June 18, 2027 (subject to change)
Schedule : Mon-Thu 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM; Fri 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School, 5323 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Position Summary

Being a Lead Afterschool Counselor at LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School is an opportunity to step into meaningful leadership while making a real difference in the lives of children. In this role, you'll guide a group of K-5 students through joyful summer experiences, help shape their sense of belonging, and create moments they'll remember long after the program ends.

As a Lead Counselor, you'll grow your confidence, strengthen your communication and leadership skills, and learn how to build positive group culture - all while serving as a role model who embodies our core values of love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy.

This position is ideal for someone who finds fulfillment in acts of service, enjoys helping others thrive, and wants to be part of a supportive community where every team member is valued. You'll not only support children's growth - you'll experience your own.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students through daily activities, enrichment sessions, outdoor play, and field trips.
• Supervise and support Associate Counselor, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent routines.
• Maintain a safe, positive environment aligned with Responsive Classroom practices (training provided).
• Facilitate games, activities, and structured play that promote engagement and teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with program leadership regarding student needs, behavior, and safety concerns.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch distribution, and movement between activities.
• Uphold and model LEEP Academy's core values-love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy-in all interactions.
• Support program operations as needed to ensure a high-quality experience for all students.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Successful completion of fingerprinting/background check (fees covered by school)
• Prior experience working with children in camps, after-school programs, or youth settings
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise and manage groups of children safely
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work the full program schedule
• Literacy and fluency in Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading youth activities (arts, sports, STEM, games, etc.)
• Training or coursework in education, child development, recreation, or social work
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and joyful group culture

Why Work With Us

At LEEP Academy, we believe that summer work should be more than a job - it should be a place where you feel connected, inspired, and proud of the impact you make. When you join our team, you become part of a community that values:

Personal Growth

You'll develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that stay with you long after the summer ends. We invest in your growth through training, coaching, and hands-on experience.

Belonging & Community

You'll work in a warm, inclusive environment where every staff member is respected and supported. We celebrate diversity, collaboration, and the joy of working together toward a shared purpose.

Meaningful Service

Helping students feel safe, confident, and joyful is deeply fulfilling, and many of our staff say it's the most rewarding part of t.

Joyful Work Environment

Our program is filled with creativity, laughter, themed days, enrichment activities, and memorable experiences. You'll help create experiences that children will remember for years, and you'll enjoy the energy and excitement right alongside them.


A Mission That Matters

We are a dual-language school committed to love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy. When you work with us, you help bring those values to life for our students and our community.


About LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School

LEEP Dual Language Academy is a public charter elementary school in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, dedicated to high-quality dual language education in Spanish and English for students of all backgrounds. We provide a caring learning environment where students build strong academic skills, develop cultural understanding, and virtuous habits necessary to thrive as learners, workers, family members, and participants in civil society. We learn and practice five core virtues: Cariño/Love; Respeto/Respect; Valentía/Courage; Gratitud/Gratitude; Alegría/Joy.