After School Enrichment Counselor- Part Time

About the role

Albany Police Athletic League (PAL) is seeking enthusiastic, dependable and caring individuals to join our Extended Day Program team! If you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact in your community, we'd love to meet you. Extended Day Program Staff provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for elementary-aged children during after-school programming. Staff lead activities, build positive relationships, and ensure children are supervised and actively engaged throughout the program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and actively engage groups of children in a safe environment
• Lead recreational, educational, arts & crafts, STEM, sports and enrichment activities
• Foster and demonstrate positive behavior through encouragement and relationship building
• Follow all safety protocols, emergency procedures and program policies
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers and supervisors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program space
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Ability to pass required background checks and complete all required trainings

Qualifications

• College coursework in education, recreation, child development, or a related field is preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Skills

• Positive attitude
• Dependable and punctual
• Energetic and engaging
• Patient and compassionate
• Team-oriented
• Passionate about helping children learn, grow, and have fun

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Pay

Projected salary range: $16-$17.25 per hour

Schedule

Part time After School hours. Additional opportunities available during school breaks and summer programs. This Program will run most School Days Mon-Friday 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM (depending on actual building dismissal times), during the academic school year.