After School Counselor

Edlavitch DC JCC•Washington, DC

4d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Counselor supervises and cares for children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 enrolled in the After School program. The health, safety, and welfare of the children are the program’s highest priority. Counselors are mandated reporters and must immediately report suspected or disclosed child abuse or neglect to the Director. They must protect the privacy of children and staff involved and should not discuss incidents with others unless directed by a supervisor. The role works 3:00–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, during the academic year from early September through mid-June. It is part-time and performed in person.

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 program rules are followed for the safety and health of students and staff.
Comply with mandated-reporting obligations and protect the privacy of individuals involved in incidents.

Responsibilities

Follow pick-up and dismissal procedures implemented by the EDCJCC and Ross Elementary School.
Ensure children in assigned groups are supervised at all times, including when the group may be at the pool.
Create age-appropriate activities, including free-time and quiet-room activities.
Participate energetically in all activities.
Assist swim, art, and science specialists with instructional lessons as needed.
Take attendance daily and count students when moving between activities, both inside and outside the building.
Run specialty programs as assigned by the Director.
Clean rooms used before leaving for the day and ensure proper use and return of EDCJCC property, materials, and equipment.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Immediately report suspected or disclosed child abuse or neglect to the Director and protect the privacy of those involved.
Raise disciplinary or health issues with the Director before speaking to parents.
Ensure program rules are followed to protect the health and safety of students and staff.