After School Counselor

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transportation to Avenue W site

Healthy snacks provided

Mini-camps on some holidays/half-days

Job summary

The Kings Bay Y is hiring an After-School Counselor to support the SONYC program at two city sites in Brooklyn, NY. The role focuses on safe arrival/dismissal, homework help, and enriching activities for middle schoolers in grades 6–8.

Starting pay is $16.50 per hour, with hours Monday–Friday after school. Bilingual Russian speakers are strongly encouraged to apply, with a background check required during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years or older.
• Background check required (clearances completed during onboarding).
• Resume required.
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Russian-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of participants daily.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment where middle school students feel safe and valued.
• Record daily attendance and update rosters as needed.
• Assist with serving healthy snacks.
• Provide homework help and maintain a homework log for each participant.
• Lead and assist with recreational and enrichment activities such as sports, arts & crafts, STEM projects, dance, and team-building games.

Job description

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After School Counselor

3495 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn NY 11229, Brooklyn, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1104

Salary Range: $16.50 To $17.00 Hourly

Position/Title: SONYC After-School Counselor (Preferred Russian Speaking)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:30 pm–6:00 pm or 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

Organization:
The Kings Bay Y is a community center dedicated to enhancing the lives of the community through quality educational, cultural, social, and artistic programs. As the largest multi-service agency in South Brooklyn, the Kings Bay Y serves individuals and families of all ages with enriching, inclusive programming.

Program Overview:
Our SONYC After-School Program serves middle school students in grades 6–8 and operates at two locations:

• P.S./I.S. 206 Joseph F. Lamb (Public School site)
• Kings Bay Y Avenue W Offsite Location

The program offers engaging activities, academic support, and enrichment opportunities designed to help students grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a safe and supportive environment. We provide free transportation from most schools to our Avenue W site, a healthy snack each day, and mini-camps on select holidays and half-days.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of participants daily.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment where middle school students feel safe and valued.
• Record daily attendance and update rosters as needed.
• Assist with serving healthy snacks.
• Provide homework help and maintain a homework log for each participant.
• Report any unusual behavior to the site supervisor promptly.
• Reinforce positive behavior to foster an inclusive and respectful program culture.
• Immediately alert the supervisor if any form of abuse or neglect is suspected.
• Lead and assist with recreational and enrichment activities, including sports, arts & crafts, STEM projects, dance, and team-building games.
• Encourage student participation in all activities that promote mind and body development.
• Help students build on their strengths through creative and social experiences.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and training sessions.

Requirements:

• Must be 17 years or older.
• Background check required (clearances completed during onboarding).
• Resume required.
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Russian-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Rate:
Starting at $16.50/hour, commensurate with experience.