After-School Program Counselor (West End/VCC area)

Henrico Education Foundation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free participation in HEF Programs for your family

Job summary

A local education organization is seeking energetic Counselors to work with children at Glen Allen Elementary School. This part-time role involves developing nurturing relationships while guiding a group of elementary-age children through educational activities. Candidates must have a relevant degree and an early childhood certificate, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $16.00 and approximately 20 – 25 hours of work per week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• 6 months of programmatic experience with children.
• Experience preferred in areas like songs/music, arts/crafts, science, math, literacy, drama, physical education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver program lesson plans appropriately.
• Engage with assigned children for high participation.
• Ensure safety of children in the group.
• Assist with homework and encourage academic progress.
• Provide positive role modeling.
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory training.

Skills

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Child behavior management experience

Team player

Education

Degree in child related field

An early childhood certificate

Job description

Do you have a passion for working with children? Do you want to impact the lives of school-age students? Join the Henrico Education Foundation!

The Henrico Education Foundation provides after-school enrichment to elementary-age children attending select Henrico County schools. Serving participants in the schools they attend, our program focuses on engaging and empowering children through activities that support their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

We are looking for energetic Counselors to lead a designated group of children through a variety of engaging activities while developing positive and nurturing relationships. We have part-time opportunities at Glen Allen Elementary School.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers program lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
• Engage with assigned children ensuring a high level of participation in activities.
• Develops appropriate relationships with children to better understand and meet the needs of individual children.
• Ensures the safety of children in assigned group.
• Provides assistance with homework and encourages academic progress.
• Provides active and attentive supervision to children, staying alert at all times.
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains transparent, on-going communication with supervisor.
• Attends Staff Meetings/daily huddles.
• Completes mandatory trainings.
• Adheres to all government, local, Henrico Education Foundation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards for summer program and afterschool programs.
• Adheres to the expectations outlined in the TIMELESS (Teamwork, Impression, Mission, Engagement, Leadership, Education, Safety, Students) Program Staff Training Manual.

Qualifications

• Degree in child related field
• An early childhood certificate
• 6 months of programmatic experience with children.
• Experience preferred in delivering programs in one or more of the following areas: songs/music, arts/crafts, science, math, literacy, drama, physical education.
• Child behavior management experience
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Dependable
• Team player

About the Position

• Hourly rate starts at $16.00.
• This position is a part-time position working approximately 20 – 25 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday work schedule, no weekends.
• Free participation in HEF Programs for your family.