Youth Counselor (PS 160 & PS 255 School Age Child Care)
About The Position
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking motivated and caring Youth Counselors to join our afterschool programs at the following sites: PS 160 – 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219 PS 255 – 1866 E 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Reporting to the on-site Program Director and Site Supervisor, Youth Counselors play a key supportive role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of age-appropriate academic enrichment, recreational, and tutoring activities for School-Age Child Care (SACC) participants. Youth Counselors contribute to a safe, nurturing environment and model positive relationship-building with children, families, CPC staff, and school personnel.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 5 to 12 years old in a structured educational, recreational, or youth development setting.
- Strong social and emotional maturity and the ability to manage behavior effectively.
- Knowledge of positive youth development principles.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with children, families, staff, and school personnel.
- Commitment to CPC’s mission and values, including cultural responsiveness and inclusion.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual language proficiency preferred: PS 160: Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Fujianese) PS 255: Russian, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), or Spanish
Responsibilities
- Assist Group Leaders in planning and delivering engaging academic, enrichment, and recreational activities aligned with DYCD goals, including STEM and literacy initiatives.
- Support Group Leaders and the Education Specialist in evaluating the effectiveness of program activities and events.
- Tutor and provide academic assistance to participants as needed.
- Ensure all activities are age-appropriate, safe, and supportive of children’s development.
- Maintain active supervision of children to promote safety and positive behavior.
- Communicate regularly and maintain positive relationships with school principals, staff, afterschool personnel, families, and CPC colleagues.
- Model respectful and professional relationship-building in all interactions with children, parents, staff, and school management.
- Adhere to all program policies, procedures, and regulations established by DOHMH, DYCD, and CPC.
- Participate in professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and support career growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Group Leader, Site Supervisor and Program Director to support program success.
Benefits
- CPC offers eligible temporary staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
