Before/After Care Counselor - Riverview Academy

Charter School Associates Inc•Riverview, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Before/After Care Counselor at Riverview Academy is responsible for supervising and instructing assigned classes during designated aftercare hours. This role involves creating a positive and engaging learning environment, preparing and leading activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of students. The counselor will also be responsible for administrative tasks such as taking attendance, assisting with snacks, and participating in dismissal procedures, ensuring all students leave with the appropriate adult after proper ID verification.

Requirements

A minimum of one to five years related experience
High School diploma or equivalency
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Organized, energetic, innovative and professional.
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

Supervises and instructs assigned classes in the locations and the times designated by the Aftercare Director.
Takes attendance.
Follows the provided schedule and curriculum program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students to which they are assigned.
Creates an environment that is conducive to learning in a creative way and is appropriate to the maturity level of the students to which they are assigned.
Prepares activities for the classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation for these activities on a weekly basis. Assists in the distribution of snacks and clean up.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Maintains a professional attitude at all times.
Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of Aftercare, ensuring that each student leaves with the appropriate adult. (ID is REQUIRED even if they know the person picking up and must be verified with the pick-up list).
Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs as required.
Supervises all activities to ensure safety at all times.