PT Afterschool Counselor

City of Graham•Graham, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Graham Recreation and Parks Department is seeking enthusiastic and dependable individuals to join our Afterschool Program! This position is responsible for providing a safe, positive, and engaging environment for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade while assisting with homework, leading activities, supervising participants, and supporting daily program operations. Under immediate supervision, perform a variety of activities for the daily group programming, discipline, direct supervision and management of children in an afterschool program. Should act as a role model to school age children (Kindergarten-8th grades) by exemplifying the Vision and Mission of the Graham Recreation and Parks Department, specifically the Programs Division, while conducting age-appropriate activities in a safe, fun, and comfortable atmosphere.

Requirements

Knowledge of and the ability to communicate the rules and expectations of age appropriate activities
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the work assigned
Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to perform custodial duties of the position
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
Prior experience working with school aged children
Applicant should possess First Aid/CPR/AED certification or complete a certification course offered by the City of Graham
Attendance at additional training offered by the city is required
Selected candidate must submit to and pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment

Nice To Haves

A valid North Carolina driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
A CDL driver’s license (with a Passenger endorsement) and/or experience operating a passenger vehicle or activity bus is highly preferred
Applicants under age 16 must provide a valid NCDOL worker’s permit

Responsibilities

Supervise children divided into groups based on grade (K-8th grade)
Assist participants with homework and other age-appropriate educational activities
Plan, organize, and implement activities including crafts, sports, wellness, games, music, drama, field trips, etc.
Monitor participant behavior and address disciplinary concerns appropriately
Communicate safety concerns, behavioral issues, injuries, or other incidents to the appropriate supervisor
Collect data for daily check-in and check-out reports and maintain records
Assist with set-up and breakdown of activities and cleaning of program area
Maintain positive and appropriate relations with children, parents, staff, etc.
Attend and participate in program activities, staff meetings, staff trainings, etc.
Provide emergency response as per training when necessary
Other tasks may be assigned as necessary