After School Counselor

Edlavitch DC JCC•Washington, DC

4d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Counselor is responsible for the supervision and care of children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 who are enrolled in the After School program. The health, safety, and welfare of the children in our program is our most important priority. As an individual working with children, you are a “Mandated Reporter”, and the report is mandated by law. You should not discuss an incident with other staff, children, or parents unless you are asked to by your supervisor. Protect the privacy of the child(ren) involved in an incident as well as the child or staff member who reports it to you.

Requirements

Behave in a mature, responsible, positive, and professional manner
Build appropriate relationships with children, parents, and other staff
Raise all disciplinary or health issues with the Director before speaking to parents
Ensure that program rules are followed for the safety and health of students and staff

Responsibilities

Follow pick-up and dismissal procedures implemented by the EDCJCC and Ross Elementary School
Ensure that the children in your group(s) are always supervised which may include the pool
Create age-appropriate activities for the children; this includes free time, quiet room activities, etc.
Participate energetically in all activities
Assist the specialists - swim, art, science - in their instructional lessons as needed
Take attendance daily and count your students as you move from activity to activity, inside and outside the building
Run specialty programs as assigned by the Director
Clean the room(s) you use before you leave for the day and ensure the correct use and return of all EDCJCC property, materials, equipment, etc.
Other duties and special projects as assigned