After School/Camp Counselor- Assistant Facilitator

We are seeking an outgoing and experienced After School/Camp Counselor to join our team! As a Counselor, your top priority will be to ensure your students have fun, learn and stay safe. You will oversee after-school program activities, including homework help, arts enrichment, learning games, and outdoor fun fitness. The ideal candidate loves the children and wants to share their interests with students! Responsibilities: Plan and facilitate games, sports, and other outdoor activities Create daily and weekly schedules catered to each group of students, their ages, and interests Engage students and facilitate various fun learning activities Assess student progress Prepare students for quarterly project and performance expos Set up, take down, and maintain after-school materials, equipment, and supplies Communicate with parents Build strong relationships with diverse children and youth Facilitate activities in an engaging, creative, and supportive way Ability to incorporate positive youth development, literacy, social skills, and creative arts in curriculum design Have a keen awareness of and celebrate the vast cultural experiences of children and youth Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED Previous experience as an afterschool or camp counselor or in a similar position Dept. of Children and Families, 30 hour school age training hours, preferred Experience creating lesson plans, implementing curriculum and doing other enrichment activities Able to pass a Level 2 background screening Bi-lingual preferred Available on all School days, preferably between Monday-Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm (some flexibility available) Fun, Energetic, Self-Starter Highly organized and responsible Excellent communication skills First-aid and CPR certified, preferred Ability to meet the physical demands of the position #J-18808-Ljbffr