After-School Preschool Counselor — Nurturing & Bilingual

Green Ivy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Ivy is hiring an After School Counselor to support our youngest learners after school hours in New York. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM, with compensation at $20/hour.

You will supervise activities, guide transitions, and foster a calm, joyful atmosphere for toddlers and preschoolers. You will collaborate with classroom teachers and the Head of School, using Brightwheel to share updates with families, and you will support emotional and language development through structured

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Mandated Reporter, First Aid, CPR certified preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Spanish or Mandarin ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small group of children during after school programming.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.
• Prepare and guide simple activities such as sensory play, music, and movement.
• Help children with transitions such as handwashing, toileting, or diapering.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom space and tidy materials.
• Use Brightwheel app to share updates and photos with families.
• Support children's emotional needs with gentle language and modeling.
• Collaborate with teachers and Head of School as needed.
• Oversee dismissal and ensure smooth handoff to caregivers.
• Create a soothing routine for toddlers new to separation.
• Provide extra support for emerging language and motor skills.

Skills

Proactive

Confident with young children

Attuned to children's needs

Patient and flexible

Responsible and punctual

Experience in early childhood setting

Bilingual advantage (Spanish orMandar

Job description

Green Ivy is hiring an After School Counselor to support our youngest learners after school hours in New York. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM, with compensation at $20/hour.

You will supervise activities, guide transitions, and foster a calm, joyful atmosphere for toddlers and preschoolers. You will collaborate with classroom teachers and the Head of School, using Brightwheel to share updates with families, and you will support emotional and language development through structured