Overview
Join our vibrant team as an After-School Counselor and become a vital part of fostering a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children after school hours. In this energetic role, you will lead fun and educational activities, support children’s social and emotional development, and ensure their safety through attentive supervision. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a positive space where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in youth development, behavior management, and team leadership.
Duties
- Supervise children during after-school hours, ensuring their safety through vigilant child supervision and adherence to childcare protocols
- Facilitate a variety of youth programs including arts, sports, outdoor activities, and educational games to promote childhood development and engagement
- Manage classroom behavior using effective behavior management techniques to maintain a positive environment
- Lead group activities such as youth group events, camp-style outdoor work experiences, or theater-based programs to foster teamwork and creativity
- Implement first aid procedures when necessary, including CPR and AED operation, following established protocols to ensure children's well-being
- Collaborate with team members to plan age-appropriate curriculum that supports early childhood education and special education needs when applicable
- Maintain detailed records of attendance, incident reports, and activity logs to ensure compliance with safety standards and program requirements
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with children in settings such as daycare, camp programs, babysitting, or youth groups is highly desirable
- Knowledge of classroom management techniques and behavior management strategies for young children
- Certification in first aid, CPR, AED operation, and familiarity with first aid protocols required; ongoing training preferred
- Strong outdoor work experience or comfort working outside in various weather conditions
- Background in early childhood education or childhood development is advantageous
- Demonstrated ability to lead team activities and work collaboratively with colleagues
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage children positively while maintaining safety standards
- Experience facilitating youth programs such as sports coaching, theater activities, or tutoring is a plus
Join us in creating a dynamic environment where children feel supported to explore their interests while developing essential life skills. Your energy and commitment will help shape memorable experiences that foster growth and joy!
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
