After Care Lead Creative Projects Counselor

SCH Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Philadelphia seeks an After Care Lead Creative Projects Counselor. This part-time role involves implementing creative projects and art activities, fostering a supportive environment, and maintaining classroom order. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience working with children, demonstrate strong communication skills, and possess cultural competency. This position promotes an engaging experience for students and requires flexibility in duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 2 years of professional experience working with children.
• Knowledge of ACE content, methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to facilitate activities for children and encourage growth.
• Familiarity with safety procedures.
• Supportive, caring environment for children.
• Strong classroom management and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Implement creative projects and art activities with students.
• Assist with and participate in all ACE activities.
• Maintain order in the ACE classroom and common areas.
• Participates in ACE activities including outdoor, crafts/coloring, LEGO.
• Maintains a warm, welcoming environment and enforces conduct rules.
• Keeps ACE classroom and common areas orderly.
• Arrives on time and completes assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Childcare facilitation

Cultural competency

Classroom management

Cultural competency

Job description

Under general supervision, the After Care Lead Creative Projects Counselor supports the Director of After Care Programs in administering programs to provide a safe and engaging After Care and Enrichment (ACE) experience for students. Facilitates activities by establishing a relationship with the Director of After Care Programs and students through learning resources and the school environment. Develops and fosters the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude. This is a part‑time position, three days a week, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Essential Functions

• At the direction of the Director of After Care Programs, implements creative projects and art activities with students that support each season's theme.
• Helps with check‑in and snack distribution.
• Prepares materials and the ACE environment as directed by the Director of After Care Programs.
• Assists with and participates in all ACE activities as needed, including but not limited to outdoor, crafts/coloring, LEGO, and activities.
• Supports rules of conduct and creates a warm and welcoming environment.
• Maintains order in the ACE classroom and throughout common areas of the campus.
• Attends work and arrives/departs work at the appropriate times as determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Assumes other job‑related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Willingness to be flexible with changes in duties.
• Knowledge of content, methods, materials, and equipment for ACE.
• Ability to facilitate activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom management.
• Comfortable with a team‑based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job.
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious, and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 2 years of professional experience working with children.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Be able to move around all school environments.
• Turn, bend, reach, and occasionally climb.
• Work in a traditional climate‑controlled classroom environment with moderate noise level and work outside in all seasonal weather conditions (except extreme weather conditions).

To learn more: Please contact SCH's Director of After Care Programs, Sarah Damiano, at [e-mail] or 215-247-7272.

Application Procedure

Candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and information for three professional references through our online platform.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and in employment as required by law.