After-School Counselor

Arts For Learning/Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Arts for Learning Miami, Inc. is seeking a warm, attentive counselor for the Finlay Elementary afterschool program. The role supports transitions, behavior, and instructional tasks, working closely with teaching artists and site leadership.

The ideal candidate is reliable, nurturing, and enjoys being part of a mission-driven arts education team. Reports to the A4L Site Director at Finlay Elementary.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.
• First Aid and CPR Certification preferred.
• Experience in youth development or arts environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with snack and/or meal distribution and clean up.
• Facilitate and oversee homework help and/or literacy support.
• Manage activity/task transitions.
• Plan, lead & oversee daily group games/free choice activities.
• Plan, lead, & execute Cultural Connections sessions.
• Assist staff and faculty during field trips and events.
• Participate in regular staff meetings to discuss and review best practices, ensure participant engagement, and meet program objectives.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment.
• Serve as a role model to the participants.
• Assist with daily attendance.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, photo releases, & emergency contact forms.
• Assist the Teaching Artist in daily tasks and support instruction.
• Learn, understand, enforce, and implement all safety guidelines and program procedures.
• Ensure the assigned areas are kept clean and organized.
• Assist with program supply & equipment organization & storage.
• Support in communication with parents about participants’ experiences and progress.
• Share concerns, comments, and feedback with site and/or program management.

Skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

First Aid & CPR certification (pref)

Job description

Classification: Part Time Hourly, Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Field Staff

Department/Site: A4L Afterschool at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary (Finlay)

Compensation: $20.00/hr

About Arts for Learning

Founded in 2000, Arts for Learning (A4L) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the arts. With the tagline, “All Children. All Arts”, our vision is that Miami’s youngest residents, from infancy through high school, are empowered by the arts to thrive in the world, with knowledge, creativity, and passion. A4L serves more than 5,000 children annually through artist residencies in early learning centers, afterschool arts classes, summer camps, studio programs, and internships in the arts for high school students. A4L’s teaching artists are professional actors, directors, musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers, and visual artists who are committed to sharing their artistry and creative processes with Miami’s youngest learners. In order to ensure the success of the organization, A4L develops meaningful community relationships, understands and appreciates stakeholders’ needs, demonstrates creative problem solving, and leverages data to inform & support solutions.

Core Values

Position Summary

We are seeking a warm, attentive, and responsible team member who enjoys working with children and helping them explore their creativity. Counselors at Finlay play a key role in creating a safe and structured environment by supporting transitions, reinforcing positive behavior, and assisting with both logistical and instructional tasks. This position involves close collaboration with teaching artists and site leadership, as well as thoughtful communication with families. The ideal candidate is reliable, nurturing, and enjoys being an active part of a mission-driven arts education team. This position reports to: A4L Site Director at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School

Responsibilities

• Assist with snack and/or meal distribution and clean up
• Facilitate and oversee homework help and/or literacy support
• Manage activity/task transitions
• Plan, lead & oversee daily group games/free choice activities
• Plan, lead, & execute Cultural Connections sessions
• Assist staff and faculty during field trips and events
• Participate in regular staff meetings to discuss and review best practices, ensure participant engagement, and meet program objectives
• Create a warm and welcoming environment
• Serve as a role model to the participants
• Assist with & confirm daily attendance
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, photo releases, & emergency contact forms
• Assist the Teaching Artist in daily tasks and support instruction
• Learn, understand, enforce, and implement all safety guidelines and program procedures. This includes, but is not limited to being responsible for participants’ safety and knowing their whereabouts at all times
• Ensure the assigned areas are kept clean and organized
• Assist with program supply & equipment organization & storage
• Support in communication with parents about participants’ experiences and progress
• Share concerns, comments, and feedback with site and/or program management

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset
• First Aid and CPR Certification preferred
• Experience in youth development or arts environments is a plus

Schedule - School Year Counselor

Monday - Friday

Needed Availability: 1:15 PM - 6:00 PM

August 13, 2026 - June 3, 2027

We are seeking to hire immediately.

Response will be limited to those candidates who are being considered for interviews.

Arts for Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer