Schools Out Counselor I SUMMER ONLY

South Burlington School District•South Burlington, VT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The School's Out Counselor, Level 1, is responsible for assisting a site-specific School's Out Site Director in planning, supervising, and delivering programmed activities. This role works alongside Level 2 or higher personnel and does not work independently. The position focuses on creating a positive and welcoming learning environment through constructive interaction with students, staff, parents, and the school community.

Requirements

Must meet requirements for child labor, one or more years of HS or equivalent.
Some demonstrated experience working with younger children and/or customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others, commit to tasks, and display enthusiasm.
Certified in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Second Step, Trained in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community is essential.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form is required.

Responsibilities

Assists in the daily operation of the afterschool program by interacting with students, staff, parents, and the school community in a constructive manner to create a positive, and welcoming learning environment.
Provides general supervision to students, ensuring guidelines for participation, inclusion, conduct, and discipline are followed to maintain a safe, enjoyable, learning environment.
Monitors student transitions and dismissal from activities.
Serves as a liaison and maintains relationships with students, school administrators, parents/guardians, volunteers, and community members.
Assists with the coordination and supervision of students during monthly field trips.
Attends meetings as needed.
Provides regular feedback to the Site Director about activities, recommended actions, needs, concerns, and highlights.
Reports incidents involving students and/or staff immediately to the School’s Out Site Director and/or Assistant Program Administrator.
Assists the Site Director in administrative processes including, but not limited to: attendance, data collection and entry, training staff, communications, activity planning, and performing enrollment procedures.
Participates in training and professional development, as determined appropriate, by the School’s Out Assistant Program Administrator.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitively priced health insurance
Dental coverage
Sick time
Professional time
Other leaves
Robust retirement plan (VT State Teachers Retirement for educators, 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district for other staff)
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness initiatives
Employee Assistance Programs