After School Counselor

Kings Bay Y; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

A community center in Brooklyn is seeking an After School Counselor who is preferred to speak Russian. The role involves ensuring the safe arrival of children, assisting with homework, and providing a welcoming environment. Candidates must be at least 17 years old and submit a background check along with a resume and cover letter. The starting hourly rate is $16.50, varying based on experience, with opportunities available across three locations.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years or older.
• Valid ID and relevant documentation (resume, cover letter).
• Background check required.
• Resume and cover letter needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily safe arrival of participants.
• Assist in daily healthy lunch/snack delivery.
• Engage children in a variety of activities.
• Engage in recreational activities with children.

Skills

Providing a warm and welcoming facility

Assisting children with homework

Engaging in recreational activities

Job description

Kings Bay Y – After School Counselor (preferred Russian Speaking)

Position/Title: After School Counselor (preferred Russian Speaking)

Duration: Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm to 6 pm or 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Organization: The Kings Bay Y is a community center dedicated to enhancing the lives of the existing community through quality educational, cultural, social, and artistic programs. The Kings Bay YM-YWHA is the largest multi-service agency in the area, serving the entire South Brooklyn community with quality programs for adults and children.

Program Overview: Our After-School Program is truly unique to the community because we provide various activities, quality programming, and individualized attention to the children within the program. Parents can sign-up for 1-5 days of the program. We provide free transportation from most schools and a healthy nutritious snack, and our program hours are the children’s dismissal to 6:00 pm. In addition, we also offer mini-camps during holidays and 1/2 days (where we pick up early from school). For information about our After School Program, you can visit www.kingsbayy.org.

General Responsibilities

• To ensure the daily and safe arrival of participants.
• Provide a warm and welcoming facility where children can feel safe and nurtured.
• Ensure daily attendance and roster changes are recorded.
• Assist in delivering daily healthy, nutritious lunches and/or snacks.
• Assist Children with homework.
• Maintain a daily homework log for each participant.
• Ensure all unusual behavior is reported to the supervisor.
• Reinforce desirable behavior, not focusing on disruptive behavior, so all participants feel part of the program.
• Alert Supervisor if any kind of abuse/neglect of a child is suspected.
• Help ensure daily recreation and a positive experience for everyone
• To provide recreational activities in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Participate in all activities and enrichment programs with the participants.
• Guide all activities that stimulate mind and body development.
• Help children develop their strengths through creative play, swimming, sports, dance, arts & crafts, storytime, and more.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Engage into swimming and sports activities.

Requirements

• Background Check (Clearances will be done during the onboarding process.)
• Must be 17 years or older.
• Valid ID.
• Resume.
• Cover letter.

Rate

• $16.50 Starting Hourly Rate – Will vary based on experience.
• 3 locations are available.