After-School Program Leader (K–6): Safe & Enriching

Head-Royce School; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 23,887 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Head-Royce School in Oakland, CA is seeking a part-time After-School Program Counselor for a 0.4 FTE, 10-month appointment beginning August 10, 2026. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment for K-6 students, leading enrichment activities, and coordinating with staff for daily program flow.

Responsibilities include supervising students, communicating with co-counselors, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining a professional, energetic presence after school; 1 year of

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate with people and children from a variety of educational, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• The ability to be professional, positive, flexible, fun and energetic.
• A “go-getter” attitude, positive energy and “can do” mentality.
• Counselors must enjoy a collaborative team setting and be willing to engage in frequent communication with fellow staff members.
• Requires a minimum of one-year experience working with children/youth.
• Water safety & CPR/First Aid certified (Training will be provided)
• Ability to provide proof of Fingerprint, SB848 and TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic, positive support to students in order to foster a safe, enriching and fun atmosphere for all involved in after-school programming.
• Manage student safety; ensure all students are accounted for and all fellow staff members are aware of student whereabouts throughout the day.
• Proactively supervise, initiate and participate in various student-led activities during unscripted and scripted time.
• Actively engage in initiating activities and games with students of all grade levels (K-6).
• Lead one enrichment class for two of the three trimesters in a topic approved by the Director of Extended Learning.
• Report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner and provide accident/incident reports when necessary.
• Be proficient, aware, prompt, and responsive when communicating with co-counselors and Director of Extended Learning via walkie talkie.
• Collaborate with co-counselors and Director of Extended Learning to ensure smooth flow of daily activities.
• Provide conflict-management mentoring and facilitation to students.
• Respond to parent and children concerns in an effective, professional manner.
• Be active, flexible, resourceful and creative in responding to the needs of students and parents.
• Make intentional and strategic use of prep time and slow times to plan activities, games, and ensure we are ready for the next day (snack, clean up, materials ready, etc.)

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Energetic attitude

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Head-Royce School in Oakland, CA is seeking a part-time After-School Program Counselor for a 0.4 FTE, 10-month appointment beginning August 10, 2026. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment for K-6 students, leading enrichment activities, and coordinating with staff for daily program flow.

Responsibilities include supervising students, communicating with co-counselors, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining a professional, energetic presence after school; 1 year of