Kids Club Counselor

Job Summary

The Kids Club Counselor is responsible for providing supervision as well as a fun and safe environment for elementary children before and after their school day.

Essential Functions

• Set up and take down (games, crafts, sign-in/out book) the Kids Club area each shift.
• Meet and greet children and parents.
• Meet with parents to discuss issues as needed.
• Cookordinate and participate in group activities with children.
• Assist children with homework as needed.
• Set-up, instruct, assist and clean up craft activity with children.
• Interact with children individually, games and conversations.
• Responsible for attendance and missing child procedure.
• Set-up and clean-up of snacks.
• Provide first-aid care if needed and be familiar with medical needs to children.
• Perform all jobs and tasks within guidelines and rules of District’s safety program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• First Aid/CPR certified.
• Aptitude to deal with multiple children’s needs at the same time.
• Utilize positive discipline techniques with children.
• Capability to manage a variety of personalities and behaviors in children, i.e. shy, upset, high energy.
• Ability to recognize sensitive situations with children and be able to respond timely.
• Ability to communicate with the public.
• Understand and anticipate customer’s needs as well as support a customer service environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to portray a professional image of the District.
• Capability to engage and manage children in group activities.

Education and Experience

• This position requires a High School diploma or 16 years of age with a demonstrated interest and skill in pursuing a career in education and/or child care and two years of experience in working with children.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Majority of time spent standing, walking, and moving.
• Most activities are performed indoors, exposure to weather conditions during outdoor play time activities.
• May be exposed to excessive noise from children, music.
• May be required to assist with set up of programs and classrooms which may include bending, reaching, lifting and carrying items up to 25 lbs.

Pay Rate

• : 6:15AM - 8:45AM, $17.50 per hour (AM shift start times may vary from 6:15am to 7:00am)
• : 3:15PM - 6:00PM, $15.00 per hour

* This is not a benefit eligible position *

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