After Care Counselor

About the role

Congressional School seeks part-time After Care Counselors to join our Extended Hours Program (EHP) for the 2026-2027 school year. EHP Counselors provide safe, fun, and educational childcare for Preschool through 8th Grade students after school each day, creating a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where each child is known and valued.

Counselors work Monday–Friday, 3:15 pm to 6:15 pm and report to the Auxiliary Programs Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun and safe aftercare experience for students
• Plan and implement activities
• Actively supervise students by interacting with them through indoor and outdoor play to ensure safety and encourage participation
• Help prepare and serve snacks, including sitting with children and assisting them as needed
• Report to assigned duties such as study hall, playground, and crosswalk in a timely manner
• Alert proper personnel about hazards and general upkeep
• Meet and/or exceed all licensing standards
• Recognize the individual needs of each child, including medical and behavioral concerns
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and their families
• Actively support the School's vision, mission, and core values
• Complete sixteen hours of Early Childhood Education training every 12 months
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Six months of experience working with children
• Ability to lift or carry children weighing up to 25 pounds
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a joyful, collegial, and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset