We are seeking an outgoing and experienced After School/Camp Counselor to join our team! As a Counselor, your top priority will be to ensure your students have fun, learn and stay safe. You will oversee after-school program activities, including homework help, arts enrichment, learning games, and outdoor fun fitness. The ideal candidate loves the children and wants to share their interests with students!

Responsibilities:

Plan and facilitate games, sports, and other outdoor activities

Create daily and weekly schedules catered to each group of students, their ages, and interests

Engage students and facilitate various fun learning activities

Assess student progress

Prepare students for quarterly project and performance expos

Set up, take down, and maintain after-school materials, equipment, and supplies

Communicate with parents

Build strong relationships with diverse children and youth

Facilitate activities in an engaging, creative, and supportive way

Ability to incorporate positive youth development, literacy, social skills, and creative arts in curriculum design

Have a keen awareness of and celebrate the vast cultural experiences of children and youth

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Previous experience as an afterschool or camp counselor or in a similar position

Dept. of Children and Families, 30 hour school age training hours, preferred

Experience creating lesson plans, implementing curriculum and doing other enrichment activities

Able to pass a Level 2 background screening

Bi-lingual preferred

Available on all School days, preferably between Monday-Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm (some flexibility available)

Fun, Energetic, Self-Starter

Highly organized and responsible

Excellent communication skills

First-aid and CPR certified, preferred

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position