After-School Program Counselor (26-27)

Head-Royce School•Oakland, CA

4d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The After-School Program (ASP) at Head-Royce School provides a high-quality experience for students through a balance of student-led and adult-led activities, games, and play spaces. The After-School team consists of enthusiastic individuals who share a passion for creating a healthy, welcoming, and playful environment after school. This is a part-time position (0.4 FTE, 10 months) beginning August 10th, 2026.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to relate with people and children from a variety of educational, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to be professional, positive, flexible, fun and energetic
A “go-getter” attitude, positive energy and “can do” mentality
Enjoy a collaborative team setting and be willing to engage in frequent communication with fellow staff members
Minimum of one-year experience working with children/youth
Water safety & CPR/First Aid certified (Training will be provided)
Ability to provide proof of Fingerprint, SB848 and TB clearance
Open to all applicants authorized to work in the U.S and willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.
Compliance with California SB 848, which requires prior educational institution employers to disclose credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline involving egregious misconduct.

Nice To Haves

This position is ideal for staff looking to enter a career in teaching, child development, recreation management and/or education administration.

Responsibilities

Provide energetic, positive support to students in order to foster a safe, enriching and fun atmosphere for all involved in after-school programming
Manage student safety; ensure all students are accounted for and all fellow staff members are aware of student whereabouts throughout the day
Proactively supervise, initiate and participate in various student-led activities during unscripted and scripted time
Actively engage in initiating activities and games with students of all grade levels (K-6)
Lead one enrichment class for two of the three trimesters in a topic approved by the Director of Extended Learning
Report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner and provide accident/incident reports when necessary
Be proficient, aware, prompt, and responsive when communicating with co-counselors and Director of Extended Learning via walkie talkie
Collaborate with co-counselors and Director of Extended Learning to ensure smooth flow of daily activities
Provide conflict-management mentoring and facilitation to students
Respond to parent and children concerns in an effective, professional manner
Be active, flexible, resourceful and creative in responding to the needs of students and parents
Make intentional and strategic use of prep time and slow times to plan activities, games, and ensure we are ready for the next day (snack, clean up, materials ready, etc.)