After School Care Counselor

Gulliver Preparatory School; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Gulliver Preparatory School in Florida is hiring After School Care Counselors to join our dedicated team serving PK-4 students after the school day.

Ideal candidates are energetic, responsible, and passionate about creating a safe, engaging program that supports children's growth and development. This role emphasizes supervising students, leading activities, and making quick, thoughtful decisions in a collaborative school environment. We value teamwork and a positive, student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Associate's degree preferred).
• Strong instructional, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote a positive and collaborative professional culture.
• Passion for education, student development, and professional learning.
• Commitment to Gulliver Prep's mission, values, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of a group of similarly aged children and spending the majority of the afternoon with the students following the program schedule.
• Able to participate in all activities and think quickly to make decisions for their group of students responsibly.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver is a leading school of distinction, founded in 1926 and rooted in a century of educational excellence. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student's potential. Our dedicated educators are at the heart of this mission, as they empower our students to think, create, and grow with purpose, connecting the classroom to the real world, and preparing them for what's next. At Gulliver, we believe that success is not just what students achieve, but also who they become, and the role they play in shaping the future.

Rooted in the spirit of Miami, Gulliver embodies the city's energy and innovation to create a learning environment that’s dynamic and future-facing. We aspire to be a national model for teaching and learning, where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, discovery, and the highest levels of achievement in the classroom, in our community, and beyond.

Working at Gulliver

Gulliver is a trusted guide for families, and our faculty and staff are core to building powerful relationships that ensure every child thrives. Our compassionate, inspired educators nurture individuality and character, fostering a culture of collaboration that challenges students to meet their full potential and prepare for a future full of possibility.

Join a community where passionate educators elevate their craft, inspire future-ready learners, and take teaching and learning to the next level!

Position Overview

Gulliver Prep's After School Care program is seeking to hire After School Care Counselors to join their passionate team of individuals. Qualified candidates should be energetic, self‑motivated, responsible, fun, dedicated, and who love working with children in grades PK-4. The After School Care Counselor will be responsible for the supervision of a group of similarly aged children and will spend the majority of the afternoon with the students following the program schedule. Counselors will need to be able to participate in all activities and be able to think quickly in order to make decisions for their group of students responsibly.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma (Associate's degree preferred).
• Strong instructional, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote a positive and collaborative professional culture.
• Passion for education, student development, and professional learning.
• Commitment to Gulliver Prep's mission, values, and continuous improvement.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen.

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affir Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.