AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR (JESSIE MAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

About the role

This position provides direction for the program, classroom, and implements YMCA-curated curriculum. The role focuses on fostering a positive environment that aligns with the YMCA's core values.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Ensures parents are kept informed of all site and program activities and communicates both positive and negative behavior of children to parents.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records including attendance sheets, incident sheets, and behavior reports.
• Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Follows and implements the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a career field that involves children and families.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of child development and safety standards.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$13.72 - $15.12/hour upon completion of training and relevant experience.

Schedule

Part-time non-exempt (hourly), available hours are Monday through Friday from as early as 2pm to as late as 6pm and as needed for Teacher Workdays and Holidays.