Head Counselor - Byram Archibald Neighborhood Center (BANC) After School Program

Salary: $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Part Time Non Represented
Job Number: 25-26-00283
Department: HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 4:00 PM Eastern


General Statement of Duties
The BYRAM ARCHIBALD NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (BANC) after school program is a State Licensed Childcare Center that dedicates itself to the surrounding community by nurturing children in their social and emotional growth and provides them with an opportunity to explore the world through play, education and interaction with other children. The program serves 90 children ages 5-12 years old in grades Kindergarten through Third grade who reside in the Byram community and who attend New Lebanon Elementary School.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School diploma; plus some experience working with school-aged children in a childcare or other related setting such as school, camp or after school program. Bilingual (Spanish) language skills preferred.

Must be at least 18 years old and will be required to complete a State of CT background check and fingerprinting.


Must be available to work during program hours: Monday-Friday from - 2:00pm-6:00pm.


Qualifications :
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children.

Demonstrated knowledge of child development theories and practices and social, educational and recreational activities.

Demonstrated ability to adhere to the Office of Early Childhood and State of CT Childcare Statutes and Regulations.

Proven ability to communicate in a respectful and courteous manner.

Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a personal computer. Proven written and verbal communication skills.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides child-care and supervision to school age children.

Assists Program Administrator and Program Coordinator with planning and coordinating program responsibilities.

Assists with communicating with parents/families regarding program matters.

Adheres to and enforces all BANC and State of CT Office of Early Childhood Childcare Licensing policies and procedures.

Communicates daily with the Program Administrator, Program Coordinator, staff and parents/families regarding any concerns or issues.


Maintains accurate documentation of all BANC records in accordance with the Office of Early Childhood.

Provides front office coverage when needed.


Assists Counselors with the daily operations and ensures that the staff to student ratios are maintained.

Attend in-service trainings and other trainings as required by the Office of Early Childhood.

Supports Town's policies and philosophies.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Supplemental Information


All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the recruitment, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Candidates hired into unrepresented positions are not eligible for benefit coverage.
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This position works Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm. Are you available to work these program hours?

• Yes
• No

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All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older. Are you at least 18 years of age at the time of application?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess experience working with school aged children in a childcare or other related setting such as a school, camp, or after school program? If so, this experience must be reflected in the "Work Experience" section of this employment application.

• Yes
• No

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Are you fluent in a second language? If so, please explain.
Required Question