SY2627 Lead Afterschool Counselor

About the role

Being a Lead Afterschool Counselor at LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School is an opportunity to step into meaningful leadership while making a real difference in the lives of children. In this role, you’ll guide a group of K–5 students through joyful summer experiences, help shape their sense of belonging, and create moments they’ll remember long after the program ends. As a Lead Counselor, you’ll grow your confidence, strengthen your communication and leadership skills, and learn how to build positive group culture — all while serving as a role model who embodies our core values of love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy. This position is ideal for someone who finds fulfillment in acts of service, enjoys helping others thrive, and wants to be part of a supportive community where every team member is valued. You’ll not only support children’s growth — you’ll experience your own.

LEEP Dual Language Academy is a public charter elementary school in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, dedicated to high-quality dual language education in Spanish and English for students of all backgrounds. We provide a caring learning environment where students build strong academic skills, develop cultural understanding, and virtuous habits necessary to thrive as learners, workers, family members, and participants in civil society. We learn and practice five core virtues: Cariño/Love; Respeto/Respect; Valentía/Courage; Gratitud/Gratitude; Alegría/Joy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students through daily activities, enrichment sessions, outdoor play, and field trips.
• Supervise and support Associate Counselor, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent routines.
• Maintain a safe, positive environment aligned with Responsive Classroom practices (training provided).
• Facilitate games, activities, and structured play that promote engagement and teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with program leadership regarding student needs, behavior, and safety concerns.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch distribution, and movement between activities.
• Uphold and model LEEP Academy's core values—love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy—in all interactions.
• Support program operations as needed to ensure a high‑quality experience for all students.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Successful completion of fingerprinting/background check (fees covered by school)
• Prior experience working with children in camps, after‑school programs, or youth settings
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to supervise and manage groups of children safely
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work the full program schedule

Qualifications

• Experience leading youth activities (arts, sports, STEM, games, etc.)
• Training or coursework in education, child development, recreation, or social work
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and joyful group culture

Benefits

• Personal Growth – develop leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills; training, coaching, hands‑on experience.
• Belonging & Community – warm, inclusive environment where every staff member is respected and supported; diversity, collaboration, shared purpose.
• Meaningful Service – helping students feel safe, confident, and joyful; rewarding impact.
• Joyful Work Environment – creativity, laughter, themed days, enrichment activities, memorable experiences.
• A Mission That Matters – dual‑language school committed to love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy; bringing values to life for students and community.

Pay

$17.00–$25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule

Program Dates: August 24, 2026 - June 18, 2027 (subject to change). Schedule: Mon‑Thu 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM; Fri 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM.