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Afterschool Counselor
92nd Street Y • New York, NY 10261 • Posted 3 days ago via LinkedIn
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The Afterschool Counselor at 92nd Street Y is responsible for the general safety, development, growth, and homework support of participants in the Afterschool Clubhouse rooms. This role involves picking up children from their schools, supervising them during enrichment classes, creating and implementing age-appropriate curricula, and supporting children with their homework. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Pick up children from their respective schools and bring them to the 92NY Afterschool Clubhouse rooms.
- Supervise children during enrichment classes within 92NY.
- Create and implement age-appropriate curricula for your Clubhouse Room.
- Work with the Room Supervisor and other counselors to implement curriculum and support all children.
- Support children with their homework.
- Provide support and assistance to children while respecting their privacy and sense of self-worth.
- Assume responsibilities for the health, safety, and well-being of children while they are present at your activity area.
- Communicate regularly to Director observations and concerns with regard to the needs and problems of individual children.
- Participate in staff orientation program and comply with the policies of Afterschool as set forth in the Staff manual and at all times comply with its rules and regulations, including dress code and emergency procedures.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience teaching specialty activity in a school, camp, or youth program environment.
- Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and accomplish tasks independently.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Full Job Description
The Afterschool Counselor is responsible for picking up children from their respective schools and bringing them to their 92NY Afterschool Clubhouse rooms (classrooms divided by grade). They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and homework support of the participants. The incumbent will provide high quality educational and recreational experiences for participants.
Afterschool runs from September 9th- June 13th
Staff hours are from 2:20-6:20 pm. This may change based on the needs of the program.
There will be mandatory staff training in advance of the start date as well as bi-monthly staff meetings after children are dismissed.
Essential Functions
- Daily supervision of children including meeting program participants at local UES elementary schools including PS 77, PS 198, PS 527, PS 6, PS 151, Hunter, and TAG and bringing them to and from enrichment classes within 92NY.
- Create and implement age appropriate curricula for your Clubhouse Room
- Work with the Room Supervisor and the other counselors to implement curriculum and support all children
- Support children with their homework
- Provide support and assistance to children while respecting their privacy and sense of self-worth so that they can meaningfully engage in your activity
- Assume responsibilities for the health, safety and well-being of children while they are present at your activity area
- Communicate regularly to Director observations and concerns with regard to the needs and problems of individual children
- Participate in staff orientation program and read and understand the policies of Afterschool as set forth in the Staff manual and at all times comply with its rules and regulations, including dress code and emergency procedures
Experience, Education, & Skills Desired
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
- Experience teaching specialty activity in a school, camp, or youth program environment
- Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
- Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks independently
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
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