AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR
About The Position
Do you like to encourage school-aged children and help them develop? Are you passionate about getting youth active and implementing games and activities that stimulate the mind and body? If so, this might be the perfect role for you! POSITION SUMMARY: Provides direction for the program, classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. POSITION TYPE: Part-time non-exempt (hourly), available hours are Monday through Friday from as early as 2pm to as late as 6pm and as needed for Teacher Workdays and Holidays. May also provide support in other areas as assigned. WAGE RANGE: $13.72 - $15.12/hour upon completion of training and relevant experience
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
- At least 18 years of age
- CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 30 days of hire date.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Applicants should have a desire to work in a career field that involves children and families.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
- Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Ensures parents are kept informed of all site and program activities and communicates both positive and negative behavior of children to parents.
- Maintains program site and equipment.
- Maintains required program records including attendance sheets, incident sheets, and behavior reports.
- Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Follows and implements the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
