Afterschool Counselor

Kings Bay Y; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

A community center in Brooklyn is seeking an After School Counselor to engage children in various activities while providing a safe and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include facilitating homework assistance, delivering wholesome meals, and ensuring children's safety. The position requires applicants to be at least 17 years old with a valid ID. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour, adjustable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years or older.
• Background check required during onboarding.
• Valid ID, resume, and cover letter needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily and safe arrival of participants.
• Provide a warm and welcoming facility where children can feel safe.
• Assist in delivering healthy lunches/snacks.
• Reinforce desirable behavior in children.
• Guide activities that stimulate mind and body development.

Skills

Warm and welcoming attitude

Ability to engage children in activities

Homework assistance

Recreation and sports guidance

Job description

Kings Bay Y

Position/Title: After School Counselor (preferred Russian Speaking)

Duration: Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm to 6 pm or 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Organization: The Kings Bay Y is a community center dedicated to enhancing the lives of the existing community through quality educational, cultural, social, and artistic programs. The Kings Bay YM-YWHA is the largest multi-service agency in the area, serving the entire South Brooklyn community with quality programs for adults and children.

Program Overview: Our After-School Program is truly unique to the community because we provide various activities, quality programming, and individualized attention to the children within the program. Parents can sign-up for 1-5 days of the program. We provide free transportation from most schools and a healthy nutritious snack, and our program hours are the children’s dismissal to 6:00 pm. In addition, we also offer mini-camps during holidays and 1/2 days (where we pick up early from school). For information about our After School Program, you can visit www.kingsbayy.org.

General Responsibilities

• To ensure the daily and safe arrival of participants.


• Provide a warm and welcoming facility where children can feel safe and nurtured.


• Ensure daily attendance and roster changes are recorded.


• Assist in delivering daily healthy, nutritious lunches and/or snacks.


• Assist Children with homework


• Maintain a daily homework log for each participant.


• Ensure all unusual behavior is reported to the supervisor.


• Reinforce desirable behavior, not focusing on disruptive behavior, so all participants feel part of the program.


• Alert Supervisor if any kind of abuse/neglect of a child is suspected.


• Help ensure daily recreation and a positive experience for everyone


• To provide recreational activities in a safe and nurturing environment.


• Participate in all activities and enrichment programs with the participants.


• Guide all activities that stimulate mind and body development.


• Help children develop their strengths through creative play, swimming, sports, dance, arts & crafts, storytime, and more.


• Attend monthly staff meetings and training sessions as needed


• Engage into swimming and sports activities

Requirements

• Background Check (Clearances will be done during the onboarding process.)


• Must be 17 years or older.


• Valid ID


• Resume


• Cover letter

Rate

• $16.50 Starting Hourly Rate – Will vary based on experience


• 3 locations are available