After-School Counselor

Littlesprouts; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision

First Stop Health access

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Performance-based pay

Career growth & training

Winter Break closure

EAP

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Other fringe benefits

Job summary

Babilou Family US in Massachusetts is seeking an After-School Counselor to support elementary-aged children after school hours. You will supervise students, lead engaging activities, assist with homework, and collaborate with families and staff to foster a safe, inclusive learning community.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and positive behavior support, with schedules Monday–Friday, 18–20 hours per week, and opportunities for professional development within our Sustainable Education

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Experience working with children in educational, recreational, camp, childcare, or youth development settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising children during after-school hours, including indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support students in participating in educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Encourage positive behavior and model respectful interactions.
• Help create an inclusive environment that promotes social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Assist with homework support and academic enrichment opportunities.
• Prepare materials and supplies needed for activities.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings as assigned.

Skills

Active supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?

Babilou Family US is part of the global Babilou Family network and brings a local, community-focused approach to early childhood education through our Little Sprouts, Building Blocks, and Heartworks schools. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team member who will support our mission and contribute meaningfully to this role.

As an After-School Counselor, you will contribute to a positive and enriching learning environment for elementary-aged children. In this role, you will lead engaging activities, ensure student safety and well-being, and foster meaningful partnerships with students, families, and staff to promote a strong sense of community.

Our work is guided by our educational approach, Sustainable Education®, which bridges research and daily practice to help children thrive and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.We’rein what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds grow— how they learn, connect, and build the skills that last a lifetime. We also lead our HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. This guiding framework fosters an environment where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.

Student Supervision and Engagement

• Assistin supervising children during after-school hours, including indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support students inparticipatingin educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Encourage positive behavior andmodelrespectful interactions.
• Help create an inclusive environment that promotes social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Assistwith homework support and academic enrichment opportunities.

Program Support

• Help set up,facilitate, andclean upactivities, games, crafts, andspecial events.
• Support Site Leaders in implementing daily schedules and program plans.
• Assistwith attendance tracking and student sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Prepare materials and supplies needed for activities.

Safety and Compliance

• Monitor students tomaintaina safe and supportive environment.
• Follow all program policies, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Immediately report incidents, injuries, concerns, or behavioral issues to the Site Leader.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-student ratios at all times.
• Greeting children at their drop off location andsupervisea brief walk to thecampus.

Communication and Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with Site Leaders and other program staff.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and school personnel.
• Communicate student concerns, achievements, and behavioral observations to supervisory staff.
• Attend staff meetings andrequiredtrainingsas assigned.

MinimumRequirements

• Minimum age of16 years
• Experience working with children in educational, recreational, camp, childcare, or youth development settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to take initiativeand ownership

PreferredSkills & Competencies

• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Knowledge of positive behavior management practices.

Work Environment

Schedule

• Part-time,approximately 18-20hours per week.
• Typical hours are Monday through Friday during after-school program hours.
• Occasional attendance at staff meetings, training sessions, and special events may be required.

• Fast-paced, child-focused environment
• Indoor classroom and outdoor playground settings
• Afternoon hours aligned with thepublic schoolcalendar

Physical Requirements

The After-School Counselor role requires active involvement in both administrative and classroom environments. To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the following physical abilities are required:

• Abilityto move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
• Abilityto transition between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout the day to engage with children and support staff.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds, including classroom materials, supplies, and occasionalassistancewith children’s belongings.
• Ability to sit on the floor, engage at a child’s eye level, andparticipatein age-appropriate activities including light running, outdoor play supervision, and interactive learning experiences.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Ability to supervise children on playgrounds, in classrooms, hallways, entryways, andcommon areas.
• Ability to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations, including evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.
• Ability to follow and model all safety procedures.

We invest in our employees’ health, financial wellbeing, professional growth and family success through:

• Up to 50%childcare tuition discount.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and visioninsurance,effective on your first day of employment.
• Free First Stop Health membership, providing 24/7 access to virtual primary care, urgent care, andshort-termmental health support.
• 401(k) retirement plan withannualdiscretionary employermatchcontribution.
• Optionallife insurance and short/long-term disability coverage, helping provide financial protection and peace of mind.
• Performance-based pay, including increases tied tocertification and/ordegree completion.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and our dedicated CHILDConference.
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year's so employees can enjoyadditionaltime with family and friends.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP),offering confidential resources and support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs.
• Employee referral bonusprogram, becausegreat people know great people!Earn bonuses for helping us build an exceptional team.
• Additionallifestyle and fringe benefits, including tuitionand professionaldevelopment reimbursement, pet insurance, and other programs designed to support you and your family.

Compliance Statement

This position requires strict adherence to all Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing regulations for Group and School Age Child Care Programs (102 CMR 7.00), as well as company policies and procedures.

All employees must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

We’re Growing! Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child carecenters. Little Sprouts LLC provides award-winning early education and child careacross 42 New England schools. Through the experience and talents ofnearly 900early education professionals and in partnership withnearly 4,000families, we are on a meaningful journey to createoptimallearning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make thisa great placeto work. At Little Sprouts, LLC we are consistently recruiting,retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which weoperate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

Legal Notice We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on anat—willbasis, meaning either the employee or the company may end the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.

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