Before/After Care Counselor- The Charter School of Waterstone
About The Position
The Before/After Care Counselor supervises and instructs assigned classes at locations and times designated by the Aftercare Director. The counselor follows the provided schedule and curriculum, adapting activities as much as possible to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities. The role involves creating a creative, age-appropriate learning environment, preparing activities, supporting snack distribution and cleanup, and promoting positive classroom behavior. The counselor helps maintain student safety and order, follows school policies and procedures, and takes reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. The position also includes taking attendance, participating in dismissal procedures, confirming that each student leaves with an authorized adult by checking identification against the pickup list, and attending required staff meetings and training.
Requirements
- One to five years of related experience.
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Organized, energetic, innovative, and professional.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
- Take attendance.
- Follow the provided schedule and curriculum program, considering students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
- Create a creative learning environment appropriate to students’ maturity levels.
- Prepare activities for assigned classes and demonstrate weekly preparation.
- Assist with snack distribution and cleanup.
- Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
- Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures, and maintain order fairly.
- Maintain a professional attitude.
- Participate in dismissal procedures and verify pickup adults’ identification against the pickup list.
- Attend required staff meetings and recommended training programs.
- Supervise activities to ensure safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
