After-School Counselor – Queens
About The Position
New York Edge is seeking a part-time Academic Enrichment Coach to support its after-school program in Queens. The coach provides a safe, positive environment for school-age children and creates opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic and personal growth. The role includes helping students with homework, supporting activities that help students demonstrate skills in sports and the arts, participating in activities and trips, and maintaining a safe working environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role is in person and pays $18 per hour. The coach reports to the school and interacts with staff, students, parents, and school administration. At the time of offer and acceptance, the role requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma required.
- Desire to work directly with children.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, actively engaged, and patient.
- Ability to follow directions and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Must be open to feedback and interested in professional growth.
- Must have reliable communication and computer devices at home with consistent internet access to respond to organizational emails and complete any required training before starting work.
- Must obtain safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health at the time of offer and acceptance.
Nice To Haves
- Some college preferred.
- Experience working with children strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate supervision to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of program participants.
- Promote safety and take responsibility for the well-being of oneself and others.
- Keep the immediate supervisor informed daily of concerns regarding participants, staff, or the facility.
- Engage participants in meaningful, structured, age-appropriate activities, lesson plans, and special events across areas such as arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and nutrition.
- Prepare the learning environment and supplies for activities, and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the program room, supplies, and activity space.
- Support the planning and implementation of activities, including learning initiatives, field trips, and culminating performances.
- Support Activity Specialists with activity implementation.
- Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is sensitive to participants’ learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
- Serve as a positive role model for participants.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about children’s strengths and areas for growth, and provide regular caregiver updates.
- Attend and actively participate in required training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
- Ensure that groups remain within required staff-to-participant ratios.
- Help students with homework and prepare them to demonstrate newly acquired skills in sports and the arts.
- Participate in activities and trips while helping maintain a safe working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
