Afterschool Counselor

St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School is seeking an After School Counselor to help maintain a safe, engaging After School and Extended Day experience for students.

This role emphasizes high-quality programming, strong relationships with parents, children, and school staff, and ensuring developmentally appropriate learning environments while supporting social‑emotional wellbeing. The counselor will assist with activity planning, provide homework support, and help with daily dismissal activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least two years of experience working with children in a group setting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, targeted, and enriching programming.
• Build strong relationships with parents, children, and school administrators/teachers.
• Attend all meetings that are pertinent to this position, including monthly staff meetings.
• Ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and community members.
• Ensure student-centric, well-organized, effective, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures in the Employee and Afterschool Manuals.
• Respond to and support children’s social-emotional and wellbeing needs.
• Develop and maintain open and appropriate communication with parents,students, volunteers, and school staff.
• Provide activity planning, preparation, resources, and leadership for afterschool activities, projects, andchildcare programming.
• Serve as ahomework support resource in the afterschool program.
• Assist with administrative support and coverage as needed.
• Ensure the highest quality program development and administration.
• Support children and teachers in responding to a range of student needs in positive, instructive, and impactful ways.
• Support the Extended Day Manager with the afternoon dismissal and bus process. Ensuring accurate and comprehensive lists, permissions, attendance, and parent support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Prioritization

Self-direction

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The After School Counselor is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, engaging, and enriching After School and Extended Day experience, ensuring a high level of program quality. The After School Counselor serves as a positive role model and ensures positive experiences and outcomes for all children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, targeted, and enriching programming.
• Build strong relationships with parents, children, and school administrators/teachers.
• Attend all meetings that are pertinent to this position, including monthly staff meetings.
• Ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and community members.
• Ensure student-centric, well-organized, effective, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures in the Employee and Afterschool Manuals.
• Respond to and support children’s social-emotional and wellbeing needs.
• Develop and maintain open and appropriate communication with parents,students, volunteers, and school staff.
• Provide activity planning, preparation, resources, and leadership for afterschool activities, projects, andchildcare programming.
• Serve as ahomework support resource in the afterschool program.
• Assist with administrative support and coverage as needed.
• Ensure the highest quality program development and administration.
• Support children and teachers in responding to a range of student needs in positive, instructive, and impactful ways.
• Support the Extended Day Manager with the afternoon dismissal and bus process. Ensuring accurate and comprehensive lists, permissions, attendance, and parent support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma and at two years of experience working with children in a group setting. Bachelors preferred.

Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent communication skills in all formats, including but not limited to written, spoken, in-person, and digital.
• Demonstrate the ability to forge relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Consistently demonstrate organizational and technology skills.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and working successfully with people and systems.
• Self-directed with the ability to set and achieve goals and outcomes.