Aftercare Counselor - Cranbrook Schools

Cranbrook Educational Community•Bloomfield Hills, MI

109d•Onsite

About The Position

Cranbrook Schools is seeking a part-time Aftercare Counselor for the 2026/2027 academic year. The counselor helps ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students ages 3 to 11 during the aftercare program. Students make decisions about homework, participate in crafts and group activities, and unwind before returning to their families. The program is an extension of the Cranbrook Schools learning environment. Counselors work Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, following the Cranbrook Schools academic calendar. Days, times, and locations may vary with the Supervisor’s approval. The role includes engaging with students indoors and outdoors, preparing snacks and supplies, supervising arrivals, dismissal, and playground time, attending to minor first-aid needs, keeping attendance and incident records, and communicating with parents and School administration. The counselor implements the daily program under the direction of the Aftercare Supervisor and Director of Special & Summer Programs.

Requirements

One year of professional training or practical experience in primary school education or childcare.
Current CPR/First Aid training.
Ability to relate well to students and team members.

Responsibilities

Implement the daily program under the direction of the Aftercare Supervisor and Director of Special & Summer Programs.
Arrive promptly on assigned days and times; seek Supervisor approval for schedule changes or days off.
Give students full attention and engagement, maintain a positive attitude, and build friendly, approachable, respectful relationships with them.
Learn and remember students’ names.
Rotate or change locations within Aftercare areas as needed.
Prepare snacks and supplies for the learning environment as directed by the Supervisor.
Produce and submit daily records of student arrivals and departures.
Complete and submit accurate, legible Aftercare Behavioral/Incident and Injury Reports when situations arise.
Share responsibility for arranging the learning environment and completing general housekeeping tasks.
Participate in arrival, dismissal, and playground supervision.
Treat students and parents with dignity and respect, using positive discipline and nonjudgmental language and tone.
Help students recognize their roles as members of a group.
Maintain open and positive communication with team members, parents, and School administration.
Remain aware of and appreciative of students’ needs.
Maintain current CPR/First Aid training.
Maintain performance standards in Cranbrook’s employee handbook.