AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR

Ymca Of Coastal Carolina; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Ymca Of Coastal Carolina is hiring an After School Counselor in Georgetown, SC. This role focuses on providing a quality experience for children and parents, emphasizing YMCA values such as honesty and respect. The counselor will implement program curriculum and maintain a safe environment.

Qualified candidates must be at least 16 years old and meet state educational and experience qualifications. Previous experience with children is preferred, and the position requires CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum within established guidelines.
• Design daily lesson/activity plans.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with children.
• Assist all children with homework and other academic needs.

Skills

Working with children

Planning and organizing activities

Communication skills

Collaboration with diverse populations

Education

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications

At least 16 years of age

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Georgetown - Georgetown, SC 29526

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, the After School Counselor provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. Counselors provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, while putting the quality and safety of our program at the upmost of importance. We are currently hiring part time staff (20-30 hours per week) for this position at several of our locations. Specific location preferences can be discussed during the interview process.

Essential Functions

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines provided by the Director.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supserves the children, classroom and all activities.
• Always engage fully with all children.
• Assist all children with homework and other academic needs.
• Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with children.
• Maintain program site and equipment.
• Wear provided staff shirt and name tag while working.
• Maintain required program records, e.g., sign in/sign out rosters.
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• All other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Personal Growth
• Mission Advancement
• Collaboration
• Operational Effectiveness

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and assigned Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Child Abuse Prevention: Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor, following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children, reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor, completing all child abuse prevention training as required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Ability to be physically active to include but not limited to walking, sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, climbing, running, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.
• Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job.