After-School Counselor

Lola Kids; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lola Kids in Brooklyn is seeking dependable Afterschool Counselors to supervise groups of children from PS 56 and surrounding programs. Hours include 2:45 PM–6:00 PM on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (and 2:15 PM–6:00 PM on some days). Responsibilities include supervising, engaging activities, and maintaining safety and a positive environment.

Candidates should be career-oriented in education or youth development, with strong communication and teamwork. Training and professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, recreation, or youth development setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Ability to actively participate in games, movement activities, and outdoor play.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and actively engage groups of children during afterschool programming
• Facilitate games, activities, and enrichment experiences
• Support positive behavior management using restorative and child-centered approaches
• Ensure student safety at all times
• Assist with snack distribution, attendance, transitions, and dismissal procedures
• Set up and clean up materials and activity spaces
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Model professionalism, patience, kindness, and leadership
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Reliable attendance

Movement activities

Job description

Lola & Kids partners with public and charter schools throughout Brooklyn to provide engaging, high-quality afterschool and recess programs that help children learn, grow, and thrive. Our programs emphasize creativity, movement, cultural exploration, community, and positive youth development.

We are seeking dependable, energetic, and child-centered counselors who understand the importance of consistency, professionalism, and showing up for children every day.

Position Overview

Afterschool Counselors are responsible for supervising groups of children, supporting enrichment activities, maintaining a safe environment, and contributing to a positive program culture. Successful candidates are reliable, proactive, and committed to building meaningful relationships with students and fellow staff.

This position is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in education, youth development, social work, recreation, psychology, or related fields.

Program Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM

PS 56

Monday through Friday: 2:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Additional paid training, meetings, and professional development sessions may be scheduled throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and actively engage groups of children during afterschool programming
• Facilitate games, activities, and enrichment experiences
• Support positive behavior management using restorative and child-centered approaches
• Ensure student safety at all times
• Assist with snack distribution, attendance, transitions, and dismissal procedures
• Set up and clean up materials and activity spaces
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Model professionalism, patience, kindness, and leadership
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, recreation, or youth development setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Ability to actively participate in games, movement activities, and outdoor play
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all children

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Experience in afterschool, summer camp, education, or recreation programs
• Experience leading arts, sports, STEM, dance, theater, cultural, or enrichment activities

Employment Requirements

All hires must successfully complete the following before their start date:

• NYC DOE Fingerprinting (if not already cleared)
• Required onboarding paperwork
• Staff Orientation
• Health and Safety Training
• Any additional training required by Lola & Kids or program regulations

Reliability & Attendance Expectations

Children depend on consistent adults. Because of this, attendance and reliability are essential functions of this position. Candidates should only apply if they are able to:

• Commit to working the entire school year whenever possible
• Arrive on time for every scheduled shift
• Communicate professionally and promptly regarding emergencies
• Maintain a dependable work schedule with limited absences
• Excessive lateness, frequent call-outs, repeated scheduling conflicts, or failure to meet attendance expectations may result in disciplinary action or termination.

Pay: $17–$18 per hour

Schedule: Part-Time, Monday through Friday